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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The buckle is a double looped asymmetrical shape with moulded decoration on the loops. The outer edge of the rectangular loop bears six lobed knops and two further knops are also present at symmetrical points on the outer edge. Lobed protrusions also project from either end of the strap bar. The pin remains looped around the strap bar though the very tip is broken off.The metal has a mid greyish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 22.9mm long, 19.2mm wide, 2.5mm thick and weighs 3.3g.A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.92, no.577 and is dated to circa AD 1575 - 1700.
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