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Description: | Cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of probably medieval or post-medieval date (1350-1650). The buckle frame is complete but much smaller than most examples of this type. In plan the buckle is sub-rectangular (broadly a figure of eight) with a slight integral cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is not present and there is no evidence for a recessed pin-rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle tapers and expands along its length; the narrowest part is at the junction with the central bar. There are no areas of decoration present and the buckle is relatively plain. There is also no evidence of any applied surface - such as tinning. The reverse of the buckle is also plain and undecorated. The buckle is a mid brown green colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 52-53, a close comparison is example 295The buckle measures 21.1mm long, 15.8mm wide, is 3.0mm thick and weighs 0.95 grams.
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