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Description: | A complete copper alloy rivet of Post-medieval to Modern date (AD 1500-1800). It has a circular disc and shank which were cast as one. A separate rove is slotted onto the shank, and the end burred over to hold it. The integral disc is intact.The rove measures 14.39mm in diameter. The rivet is 14.63mm long, 12.94mm in width and weighs 5.84gThe condition and design of the rivets suggest a fairly late date.The metal is a dark brown in colour with a light brown patina.Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities database, unique ID: LANCUM-B85466, HAMP-2AA831.
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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