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Description: | Medieval gilt copper alloy harness fitting: a strap distributor consisting of a circular dome-headed hollow plate with open base and three apertures in the sides through which are looped three almost identical one-piece strap-ends, each with convex rounded terminal and integral round-sectioned rivet. Although little of the gilding survives because of wear, the four elements are still articulated and movable. Diameter and height of plate 23.5mm and 15mm. Length of strap-ends 26.5mm - 28.5mm. Width at loops 5mm - 6mm. Width at terminals 15mm - 15.5mm. Length of rivets 10.5mm - 11mm. Dates to the 13th - 14th century.
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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