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Description: | A small copper alloy belt fitting of probable late medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1400-1650). The object is composed of a single rectangular plate of copper alloy that folds over on itself to create a loop at one end. There are two rivets on the reverse that would have secured this to a strap. Suspended from the loop is a simple copper alloy ring, uneven and hand-made rather than cast; the seam where the metal joins is still visible, although some attempt at tidying up the hoop has been made, evident from file marks. The strap plate is undecorated. This may be a small strap fitting of the belt or key-hanger type; the hoop is worn on one edge suggesting wear although its delicacy indicates probable light useage.
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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