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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is lentoid (tear drop shaped) in plan and rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled. A horizontal median double incised band extends across the mount. The overall design is best described as acorn shaped. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting; both of these are broken and have sub-rectangular shaped cross sections. These hooks would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The fitting is a mid green colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37).The fitting measures 21.8mm length, 10.0mm width, is 4.3mm thick and 1.8mm thick across the plate; the mount weighs 1.44 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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