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Description: | An incomplete fragment of an artefact formed from cast copper alloy of probable post medieval date (1600 - 1750). The fragment is incomplete, being broken across the top. In plan it is sub-rectangular in shape flaring and thickening toward the base, in cross section it is D shaped. The front face is decorated with a cast leaf or vegetal shaped pattern with scrolled tendrils at the side. The form of this decoration suggests a 17th or early 18th century date. The broken upper edge is relatively fresh and unabraded. The fragment is a mid matt green colour with a slightly blackened surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found, possible interpretation are that it is from a piece of furniture (key eschetcheon or drop handle) or possibly a foot from a small decorative vessel (bon bon dish).The fragment measures 19.5mm length, is 13.3mm wide and 5.5mm thick; it weighs 5.43 grams.
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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