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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or toggle clasp of post-medieval date. The fitting is curvilinear in plan with an elongated loop for attachment and two broken rectangular projections which would have formed the eye of the toggle. The fitting is decorated with a series of incised curved lines spanning outwards from the centre resulting in a foliate pattern and two rivet holes for attachment are present orientated on the longitudinal axis of the mount. The reverse of the fitting is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The fitting is 36.7mm long, 23.9mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weighs 4.3g.Similar fittings are illustrated in Read, p.209-210.
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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