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Description: | An Early Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy sword-belt hanger complete with one of its two hooked suspension mounts. The incomplete set measures 64.71x69.73mm and weighs 33.27g.The asymmetrical plate measures 64.71x30.62mm. It has foliate decoration and three rivet holes (one at the centre and one at either end), all of which contain traces of iron corrosion. From one long side extend two circular suspension-eyes. Both short ends are crenellated and the mount swells at the centre with a V-shaped cut above and below the central rivet hole.From one suspension eye is a complete M-shaped plate with foliate decoration. It has three rivet holes, filled with iron corrosion. From the other suspension eye is the broken hook-end of a plate only. The plate is rather worn.Both plates carry traces of tinning and a black substance (possibly linseed?).For similar decoration, Cf. Read (2008) p.219, no.790.
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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