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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy unidentified object, possibly the central part of a balance, of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1800).The object is sub rectangular in plan and section. Circular projections are present at either end, with a central circular perforation (hole) present. The shaft of the object tapers from a narrow bridge joining the circular attachment ends to the main body of the object, into the wider central section. A vertical recessed groove is present at the mid point of the object, and extends around all four sides of the object.It measures 71.05 mm in length, 9.53 mm wide and is 6.72 mm thick. It weighs 17.5 grams.The object is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.No direct parallel for this artefact has been found at the time of recording. It is possibly the central part from an equal arm set of balance scales, but this identification is not definite.
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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