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Description: | Cast copper alloy double looped buckle of probable post-medieval date (1620-1680). The buckle frame is incomplete being broken in half; the breaks are relatively recent and abraded. The frame is broadly rectangular in plan with a slight integrally cast central axis 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. From each corner a large irregular oval shape projection extends, only one survives - the other is broken with the junction of the frame. There are no areas of decoration present and the buckle is relatively plain. The front face has the remains of a golden gilt surface. The reverse of the buckle is 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 84-85, a close comparison is examples 526-527 and 529The buckle measures 19.7mm long, 30.0mm wide, is 2.4mm thick and weighs 3.01 grams.
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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