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Description: | A fragment from a cast copper alloy spur of probably post medieval date (1600-1750) . The fragment consists of the pierced terminal and part of one arm. The break is old and much worn; the arm is lentoid in cross section. The terminals are offset from the bar and are in the shape of a figure of eight with two cast holes, each with a diameter of c. 4mm. The holes are offset and would have held hooked buckles or small mounts which would have fitted onto the straps which held the spur to the foot. The upper and lower holes are worn. Between the holes is a circular depression and cast decorative wedge. The surface has a heavily corroded patina which might mask decorative cast patterns common on later 17th century spurs - there is no trace of an applied surface. The fragment is a mid brownish green colour- a light greenish coloured corrosion product is also present. A direct parallel has not been found due to the diagnostic features being lost or poorly defined. Elaborate decorated spurs are relatively common in the later 17th Century when fashion dictated they were worn as an article of dress rather than for just riding.The fragment measures 31.4mm length, 18.0mm width across terminals, 5.8mm across the side arm, it has a maximum thickness of 3.3mm and weighs 3.9 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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