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Description: | A copper-alloy strap end or buckle plate of Medieval date (c.AD1250-c.AD1500). This sheet copper-alloy weighs 3.0g, has a length of 31.63mm, maximum width of 20.07mm tapering slightly to the other end and thickness of 0.93mm. At one end there are two small rivets of 1.32mm diameter and 5.14mm length. The edge of the sheet, above the rivets, slopes inwards from the corners rather than being a horizonal edge. At the centre of this edge is a 'U' or 'V' shaped notch that extends down between the two rivets. A thin shallow groove extends down, from the lower edge of the notch, for a short length. One surface has the remains of a white metal coating (tinned or silvered). The coating has parallel diagonal scratches that have been caused by the use of a harsh abrasive cleaning product or material. This plate might be a sheet plate from a Medieval buckle of composite rigid plate form (see Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450. 1991, 2002 Museum of London, p.78-81, fig.47-49, nos.322-326). Alternatively this sheet might also be from a folding strap clasp (see Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450. 1991, 2002 Museum of London, p.119-120, fig.78, no.567 - private collection) or strap end (see Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450. 1991, 2002 Museum of London, p.124-125, fig.81 & 82 (three piece type), p.140-145, fig.93, no.653-689.
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