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Description: | A post-Medieval cast copper-alloy 'S'-shaped belt fastener (c. AD 1575-c. 1800).This fastener is in the form of a curved snake forming two hooks. It is convex on both faces. The head is sub-oval and the eyes and mouth are clearly defined. The tail tapers to a rounded point. It has a moulded pattern on each side that emulates scales.37.39 x 17.23 x 3.31mm. Weight: 5.70g.This fitting has a green patina. These S-shaped 'snake belt' fasteners were probably associated with sword belts in the 17th and 18th centuries and parallels can be seen in Bailey's (1997) Detector Finds 3, 21-22. Fasteners with snake heads continue in use on military and boys belts well into the 20th century.
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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