|
Date: |
|
Description: | A complete cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The buckle is an asymmetrical shape with moulded decoration on the loop. The inner and outer edges are bevelled and two lobed knops are present projecting at symmetrical points on the outer curved edge. Small knops are also present at either end of the strap bar and the six knops are present on the outer edge of the rectangular loop.The metal has a mid brownish-green patina with traces of silvering and is slightly worn. The buckle is 24.8mm long, 18.6mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 2.8g.A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.92, no.577 and is dated to circa 1575 - 1700.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
An incomplete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
An incomplete cast copper alloy…
-
BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy…
|