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Description: | Complete copper alloy mount with two integral spikes to the reverse, probably dating to the Post Medieval period. The mount consists of narrow central plate which flares in width at two central lateral ridges before expanding into a pelta shaped (crescentic) terminal. The lower curved edge is emphasised with an inscribed line mirroring the shape, forming a border. The mount is domed with a convex outer surface and concave reverse. The reverse bears two integral copper alloy spikes. the spikes appear to start to curve but terminate in worn breaks.It measures 33.8mm in length, 23.4mm in width at the widest part (4.8mm at the narrowest) and 5.6mm in thickness excluding the spikes, 10.8mm including. It weighs 6.23g.Noel Hume (1972: 240, 242) suggests that mounts with double pointed prongs were used on horse harness and suggests they can be attributed to c.1690-1770 AD. It is likely in Britain some were earlier in date.
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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