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Description: | A cast copper alloy sword belt fitting; in plan the fitting is a sub-rectangular plate from which there are two integral circular loops positioned on the lower edge towards each corner. The edges of the plate are also slightly moulded with wide 'W' designs. The plate is decorated on the outer face with a cast foliate and scroll design. The reverse is undecorated. There are three rivet holes in a row along the length of the plate, and these holes are filled with the remains of iron rivets. On the outer face there is large patches of corroded iron which is adhered to the surface. The plate has an incomplete dark green patina. It measures 65.67mm long, and 27.64mm wide. It weighs 15.8g.Gaimster (1988 'Two post-medieval sword-belt fittings from Pyecombe, West Sussex' p. 245ff. Post Medieval Archaeology) dates these fittings to the mid 16th to early 17th centuries. A similar example is also illustrated in Read (Read, B. 2008 Hooked-Clasps and Eyes Portcullis Publishing), No. 793.
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