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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD).The belt mount is irregular in plan, and flat in profile. The front consists of a sub rectangular plate, with two sets of paired cresents / semi circles removed from either side. Small V-shaped notches have been removed from the flat edges of either side (one notch either side on the top and bottom and two either side in the centre). Horizontal incised lines are present at the top and bottom of the front plate.The reverse of the fitting demonstrates two integrally cast attachment spikes, one located at the top and one at the bttom. Both have a rectangular cross section. They have been folded across the length of the belt mount, and both appear intact.The belt mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.The mount measures 22.81mm in length, 9.76mm wide and 8.44mm thick. The metal is 1.56mm thick. It weighs 3.2 grams.Belt mounts of this style, with two rear attachment spikes tend to be Post Medieval in dating (1500 to 1700 AD). No direct parallel for this example has yet been found.
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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An incomplete Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper…
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