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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy end cap from a scale tang knife, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 17th Centuries AD).The end cap consists of a debased fleur de lys or lis design. The lower end of the end cap has a slot, currently containing the remains of the scale tang from the original knife.The end cap is a dark to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. A loss of surface detail has resulted from damage caused by movement whilst within the plough soil.The end cap measures 20.5mm in length, 16.27mm wide and 9.42mm thick. It weighs 11.6 grams.Scale tang knives were introduced in the 13th/14th Centuries, but continued in use until the 17th Century. End caps have been encountered in a variety of styles, including stylised horses hooves being the most popular. The fleur de lys design seems to be fairly uncommon with only a couple recorded on the PAS database including SF-639506.
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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