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Description: | A cast copper-alloy mount of probable early post-medieval date, dating from the 16th to 17th centuries AD. It is decorated with finely moulded lozenges which get progressively larger as they radiate from the centre of the mount, giving a vaguely floral appearance. The outer lozenges also have small ribbed mouldings, adding further to the floral impression. The mount itself is sub-oval in shape. Its sides are slightly crimped, and folded over on its reverse. The rear is concaved and bears the remains of an integral projecting stud for attachment. The mount measures 16.82 mm long, 12.72 mm wide, 4.77 mm thick and weighs 1.2 grams. It has a green to dark brown patina which has a purple tinge in places, and it is the colour of the metal, as well as the decorative style of the object, which suggests the artefact is of post-medieval date.
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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