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Description: | A fragment of a Post Medieval cast copper alloy Spur, circa AD1550-AD1650. The fragment consists of a short piece of the Spur arm, 'D' shaped in cross-section, which has a figure of eight terminal. A single "dagger" shape strap attachment is connected to one eyelet. The metal of the spur arm has a high Tin content giving it a dark grey appearance, and there are small traces of silvering around the terminal. The strap attachment has a light green patina, and has the remains of an iron rivet in place. The arm fragment measures 34.3mm in length, has a width across the terminal of 12.9mm, is 3.7mm thick and weighs 7.7g including attachment. The strap attachment measures 23.1mm in length, and has a width of 7.7mm. The metal-work is in good condition.A similar example can be found on the Database, SUR-261473.
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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