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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan. The overall decorative design consists of a central boss from which two ornamental knops extend; one from either end. There is some evidence of gilding on the upper face. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting.The fitting measures 23.55mm length, 10.8mm width, is 6.3mm thick and weighs 2.2 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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