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Description: | A cast copper alloy fitting - possibly a window catch or latch of unknown date - most probably post medieval or modern 1650-1850. The fitting is incomplete it is broadly rectangular in plan and an irregular wedge shape in cross section. The fitting is pierced at the widest point by a transverse hole this would have enabled the fitting to pivot. From this widest area the fitting tapers and thins being broken across the terminal / handle. From the style an early modern date is best preferred - probably 1650-1750.The fitting measures 31.1mm length, 14.9mm wide and is 17.3mm thick at one end whilst it is 13.6mm x 5.5mm at the other; it weighs 33.27 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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