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Description: | A cast lead-rich copper alloy finial or ornamental decoration probably from either a piece of furniture or vessel of post medieval or early modern date (c. 1500-1800 AD). The knop is broadly symmetrical being irregular in plan. In shape it represents a stylised acorn complete with cup. It is mounted on a square shaped base tapering to a narrow neck that extends to the cup. At the tip of the acorn is a double knop or boss. The acorn cup is divided evenly into four parts and these lines extend across the nut to the boss. The cup is decorated with cast pellets arranged in lines. The metal is a mid-greyish green colour with an even polished patina. The overall form of the fitting continues in fashion throughout the post and early modern periods.The finial measures 31.4mm high, is 16.9mm wide and 14.1mm thick, it weighs 21.35 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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