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Description: | An Incomplete cast copper alloy harness fitting / mount of probable later post medieval date (1600-1700).The mount is broadly sub circular in plan with an incomplete sub rectangular attachment loop at one edge. In profile the mount is domed; convex or C shaped in cross section. The mount would have originally been symmetrical with another sub rectangular attachment on the opposing side.The mount is decorated with a series of openwork cast patterns. At the edge of the mount an incomplete sub-rectangular projection extends. This is fixed to the rim in two places (although originally three attachment places were designed but a casting flaw has resulted in one of the spaces being filled in). The decoration looks foliate or plant like in style.The central dome consists of eight regularly spaced arms curving upwards to a pointed apex. The arms exhibit a raised central ridge.The mount is a mid green grey colour and the patina is abraded. Patches of surface tinning are still present, on both the domed central section and the rectangular projection.All the breaks are well worn suggesting that they have not occurred recently. Similar mounts have been dated in Brian Read's book 'History Beneath Our Feet' to the late Tudor and Stuart periods; however this fashion is likely to be relatively long lasting. The decorative scheme fits best with that common post 1660. The most likely function of the mount would be as a bridle boss.The mount measures 60.45mm length, 53.65mm width, is 27.82mm high and is constructed from metal 2.40mm thick. It weighs 41.6 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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