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Description: | An Incomplete cast copper alloy right-angled drop handle, probably from a vessel of Medieval date (AD 1270 - AD 1350). Overall length 114.36mm, width of surviving part 58.03mm and maximum thickness 10.93mm. Weight 68.02g. The horizontal and vertical shafts are octagonal in cross-section and have a maximum diameter of 10.93mm. There is an acorn knop on the end of the corner. At the centre of the horizontal shaft is a swelling, also octagonal in cross-section. This swelling is defined by a circumferential rib at each side. This central feature is 10.93mm in width. The attachment ends are at right-angles to the vertical shafts and are circular in cross-section. One of the ends is incomplete and has an old break. The complete end is 7.08mm in diameter and terminates with a heavy collar in the form of a crude animal head defined by grooves on each side. This collar is 18.07mm in length and is oval in cross-section. The distance between the zoomorphic collar and the vertical shaft is 9.95mm and this part accommodates an attached loop with projecting shoulders. The loop is roughly circular with an internal diameter of 6.37mm, an outer diameter of 16.99mm and is 6.12mm in width. Mid-way along the length of the vertical shaft, on one side only, there is a distinct wear mark. The wear mark was probably created when the handle was in contact with the rim of a vessel to which the handle was attached. The piece is in fair condition and has a shiny dark green patina interrupted by small areas of active corrosion.
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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