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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular with pointed terminals in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The front face is decorated with a cast design; this consists of a series of cast grooves at the terminals enclosed with a two transverse bars dividing the mount into three parts. The middle section seems to be undecorated although it is possible that the mount has been coated with an applied tin surface. The reverse face of the fitting is slightly dished, irregular and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. Both of these are folded over and are complete. These hooks would have passed through the strap leather and held the fitting in place. The strap fitting is a mid grey colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. There is a small amount of light green powdery corrosion present on the body of the fitting; this coincides with the areas of most significant abrasion. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37).The fitting measures 22.1mm length, 9.6mm width, is 6.3mm thick and weighs 2.77 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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