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Description: | A late medieval/ early post-medieval (1450-1600) copper alloy chafing dish handle and attachment lug. Together, they measure 59.57 mm in length and weigh 32.8 grams.The handle measures 46.23 x 48.16 mm and has a sub-trapezoidal frame in plan, with the edge opposite the attachment lug shaped into a double curve with central indent, rather like a depiction of a heart. In cross-section the frame is square with slightly bevelled corners giving it a hexagon shape and its maximum dimensions at the top of the flaring sides is 5.46 x 4.84 mm.The attachment lug is cast and oval in shape, formed from an open 'hook' which has been pushed together to form the loop which joins the lug to the handle. The loop is approximately 7.8 mm in diameter. There is a flared collar at one end and a short stubby rivet beyond which would have attached the lug and handle to the chafing dish. The lug measures 24.7 x15.76 x 8.15 mm and has a central piercing for the frame c.7mm in diameter.The handle and lug have a dark green patina with traces of file marks in places. Chafing dishes were domestic utensils made of metal or earthenware for holding burning charcoal or other combustible material. This was then used to cook food or keep it hot at the table.
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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