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Description: | An Early Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy double oval buckle frame and cast strap plate, with iron pin and rivets. It measures 45.92x30.22mm and weighs 14.18g.The frame has expanded outer edges which carry a raised foliate decoration (perhaps vine leaves) and traces of a black inlay. The frame measures 36.49x28.56mm (internal loops c.11.5x22mm) and the loops are bent forwards a little. The iron pin curls around the axis bar and survives to a length of 18.64mm.Either side of the pin and also curled around the axis bar is the attachment plate (with a cut-out for the pin)31.69x14.65. The top plate (31.19x(max)24.75/(min)15.84mm) carries foliate decoration somewhat obscured by the in situ iron rivet at either end, but apparently leaves and probably tendrils springing from a central stem. The back plate is a little smaller. Both plates widen slightly beneath the axes bar, then narrow to a waist two thirds along, which then expands to a trifid, crenellated edge.The original patina is smooth, shiny and green in colour.The similarity of these buckles, in particular the attachement plate, to contemporary sword belt hangers suggests they are part of a suite of items for a sword belt. Cf. in particular with WILT-5F9183, which was found in close proximity to this.
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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