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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and rectangular in profile; the edges are lost through erosion. Two integrally cast spikes project from the rear face - both are broken and abraded. There is no evidence of an applied surface on any surface. The fitting is a light to mid greenish brown colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. There is a small amount of light green powdery corrosion present on the body of the fitting; this coincides with the areas of most significant abrasion. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37).The fitting measures 24.0mm length, 8.1mm width, is 2.4mm thick across the plate and weighs 1.30 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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