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Description: | A Medieval - Post-Medieval (1200-1800) copper alloy possible lug handle from a vessel with part of the wall retained at one end. It measures 22.87x19.31x16.25mm and weighs 11.53g.The possible lug handle itself is a rounded triangle in cross-section, 10.13x9.41mm, and triangular in shape. The end is rounded and appears complete, with a small projection of copper alloy, presumably a mistake in the casting process. If it is a handle it is oddly short.The vessel wall measures 19.13x16.25x1.51mm.The copper alloy is worn and pitted.Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasingly common during the 13th and 14th centuries'. While certain specialist cast copper alloy vessels such as skillets remained in use later 'bronze cauldrons in general seem to have been superseded in the early years of the 18th century when their place was taken by cast-iron vessels which were cheaper to make and more durable to use.' (ibid: 22)
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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