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Description: | A Late Medieval/ Early Post-Medieval (1400-1600) fragment of copper alloy skillet or posnet handle with geometric decoration. It measures 61.89x23.45x8.42mm and weighs 63.22g.The fragment tapers in width and thickness along its length from 23.45x8.42 to 17.52x6.12mm.There are worn breaks at both ends. In cross-section, the handle is D-shaped with a flat top and a convex back (the back is slightly flattened too however). To the front the edges are raised, each flanked by a deep groove. Between runs a wide-groove zig-zag decoration.Naomi Payne comments: 'Christopher Green has previously commented that geometric decoration tends to be characteristic of late medieval or early post-medieval vessels. The patterning on this example is quite crude, which could suggest earlier (C15?). Because the terminal is missing from the fragment this doesn't help with dating. I think i can detect a slight downwards curve, which again would suggest the earlier end of late med to early post-med. But on balance I would suggest C15-16. Compare with WILT-E88B82, from Trowbridge, which suggests they are both likely to be from a local(ish) foundry.' (pers.comm. 2012).
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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