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Description: | A copper-alloy mount of post-Medieval date.The upper portion of the mount consists of a decorative attachment plate. The central feature of this plate is a circular aperture, the frame on each side of which has a pointed projection flanked by two curved projections. From above and below this central area projects a narrower band, both of which flare outwards at their ends. At the top the mount flares into a flat-topped terminal decorated with a transverse ropework band above a groove. At the bottom is a truncated lozenge with bifurcated outer points. The large central aperture separates two rivet holes, both of which contain iron corrosion. A vertical arm projects downwards from the base of the attachment plate. Protruding from the upper surface of this arm is a transverse, sub-rectangular moulding. The surfaces of the object bear traces of a white-metal coating. The piece measures 43.3mm long, up to 17.8mm wide, 4.8mm thick and weighs 6.6g.A close parallel for this mount was found at Codicote, Hertfordshire (see PAS record BH-74DE10). Its form strongly suggests that it is a sword-belt fitting, designed to suspend the scabbard from a strap on the wearer. The suggested date is 16th to 17th century.
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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