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Description: | A complete Medieval cast copper alloy buckle frame dating to about 1350-1400. It is an example of Meols type C. It is sub rectangular with an expanded outer edge and convex sides. There are two transverse ridges on each side of the frame, one at each end. The outer edge has three central transverse grooves with the central most groove as placement for the now missing pin. There are also transverse grooves separating the sides of the buckle frame from the outer edge. The strap bar is narrowed and offset. The pin and plate are missing. The frame has a dark green patina. Please also see PAS record ID: LIN-1DB191. Illustrated examples may also be found in Egan and Pritchard's Dress Accessories, page 96, numbers 437-439 and on page 84 of the Meols Catalogue.Length: 16.8mm; Width: 20.2mm; Thickness: 2.9mm; Weight: 2.77g
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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