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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy swivel of medieval date. The loop of the swivel is circular in both plan and cross section and has an integrally cast shank terminating in a point. A second loop is present, also having a circular form, and is connected to the first loop via the shank and an attachment hole. Originally this element would have been able to move, or swivel, but corrosion has now filled the hole making this impossible. The exact function of such pieces is uncertain, but it is suggested that they may have formed part of a lead for pets.The metal is a dark brownish-green colour and is worn. The swivel is 20mm long, 9.6mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 1.6g.Similar swivels can be seen in Egan, p.297, fig.225, no.970.
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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