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Description: | An incomplete and corroded cast copper alloy double loop buckle of post medieval date (1450-1650). The frame is oval (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar. The pin is broken and is attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon themselves. There is a slight recess on the outer frame at the mid-point which could be interpreted as a pin rest. The frame of the buckle is decorated with a scalloped radial decoration although this is indistinct due to state of corrosion. There is also what remains of a white metal / tinned / silvered applied surface. The buckle is a mid - light grey green colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. Where the patina has been lost a light green powdery active corrosion is present. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800' pages 60 (no 352-357) and 62 (368). He dates these rather broadly to the later medieval and post medieval period (1450-1650). The buckle fragments measures 31mm long, 21mm wide, is 3mm thick and weigh 3.97 grams.
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