|
Date: |
|
Description: | A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy hooked strap fitting (1600-1700 AD).This object is composed of two integral elements, the body and a hook.The body of the fitting is flat, sub-triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. It has a cross piece formed by two projecting rounded lugs close to the hook end and a central rounded knop at the opposite end. Both of these features are pierced and accommodated a rivet (now missing). A single entity of openwork in the body consists of a trefoil shape of two sub-circular and one sub-triangular opening. This openwork is bevelled at the front.The hook is sub oval in cross-section. It curves forwards and then upwards. The rear of the body is flat and the two holes are counter-sunk. There is iron staining around each hole.This fitting has a patchy mid green patina with traces of tinning.55.5 x 21.4 x 12.2mm. Weight: 7.58g. A complete example of this type of strap fitting from south-west Wiltshire has been published and dated to the 17th century (Read 2001: 30. fig. 25, ref: 356).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
|