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Description: | A cast lead alloy probable palm guard dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object is tear drop in shape. It is D-shaped in cross-section and is marked on both surfaces, it is whit/grey in colour with patches of kharki in the indentationsPalm guards were for use by leather workers to protect the palm whilst stitching. Bailey (1995, 64-65) dates such objects to the 17th century onwardsLength:50.78mm, Width:38.27mm, Thickness15.26mm, Weight:141.52g
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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