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Description: | A cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is a simplistic acorn design. It is sub-oval in plan with the upper half being slightly narrowed. Both terminals have an integral knop. Bisecting the two half is a linear ridge defined by two incised grooves which meet in the centre. The mount is slightly domed, and is, therefore concave on the reverse. The reverse also has two circular sectioned integral studs which are bent towards each terminal. These studs would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The surface of the mount has an incomplete shiny light blue/green patina. The mount measures 37.63mm in length, 21.51mm width, is 6.35mm thick and weighs 5.7 grams.Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 33-37 specifically ref: 331-334). These type of mounts date to the 16th to 17th centuries.
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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