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Description: | A slightly bent, complete cast copper-alloy post-medieval mount (c. 17th century). The mount is sub-oval in plan, terminating at one apex in a rounded knop. Within the rounded other end is a large circular perforation (Dia.: c. 6.5mm). Central on both long outer edges is a bifid knop formed of a heart shape otherwise delineated by incisions into the surface. The upper surface is decorated with punched dots in a horseshoe shape around the perforation, respecting the incisions at the sides of the hearts. This is echoed in the other half of the mount. There is a punched ring-and-dot motif in each lobe of the heart. On the reverse there is a pair of rounded lugs: one towards the centre, although laterally just off, and bent round towards the knopped terminal. The other is far shorter and situated just above the terminal knop. The mount has a variable dark-green patina, slightly pitted in places, with a more corroded lower surface. Traces of tinning survive on the upper surface around the perforation and in the pits. The perforated end has been bent upwards slightly in profile.
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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