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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is lentoid (rectangular with pointed ends) in plan and rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled. The long edges taper and expand along their length. There is no incised decoration present. 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. It is bent thought movement in the plough soil - and is a C shape in profile. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37).The fitting measures 19.1mm length, 6.9mm width, is 5.1mm thick and 1.5mm thick across the plate; the mount weighs 1.03 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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