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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting / belt mount is circular in plan and domed in profile. The front face is convex whilst the reverse is concave. The edges of the fitting are bevelled and mostly lost through abrasion. The front face has been decorated with a small nipple / nub at the centre of the raised boss, this is encircled by a single annulet / ring. Four small projections are present on the outer edge of the mount, these are arranged on the diagonals (positioned at 2 / 4 / 8 / 10 o'clock). Small traces of an applied white metal / tinned finish are present on the front face of the fitting. The reverse face of the fitting is concave with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) positioned on either edge of the fitting. These hooks would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The fitting is mid grey green colour and has been abraded. There is a small amount of light green powdery corrosion present on the body of the fitting; this coincides with the areas of most significant abrasion. The abrasion has also resulted in making the strap fitting slightly asymmetrical. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 33-35 specifically figures 265-267).The strap fitting measures 14.2mm length, 15.3mm width, is 8.3mm thick and weighs 1.56 grams. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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