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Description: | A composite, copper alloy strap end consisting of two sheet plates soldered to a shorter, cast central spacer. It dates from 1330-1380AD. It has a straight attachment end. The spacer ends in a collared, acorn shaped knop which has a ridge running along the centre on both sides. There is no decoration. There are two copper alloy fastening rivets, one in the centre of the attachment end and another immediately behind the knop. Both remain in place. The strap end has a dark green patina. It is 35.1mm long, 11.6mm wide and 2.7mm thick. It weighs 3.02gm. Reference: The Museum of London, Dress Accessories, page 144, number 676.
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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