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Description: | A cast copper alloy, single loop pentagon shaped buckle frame, dating from about AD 1250 - 1350. The frame is bevelled on the upper surface and flat beneath. It has an extended, triangular outer edge, notched in the centre for a pin rest, and tapering towards the sides; and a narrowed and offset strap bar with a moulded triangular knop at each end. The folded plate is rectangular, wide but short, and has a slot to take the pin, which is missing. It is held closed by four domed, copper alloy rivets, all of which remain in place, one in each corner. There is some decoration in the form of a double row of small, punched dots running around the edge of the rectangle; some of this is hard to distinguish owing to wear. The same design is on the apex of the frame loop. The upper side of both frame and plate carry traces of gilding. The buckle has a smooth, dark brown patina. It is 46.8mm long, 45.5mm wide and 5.4mm thick. It weighs 23.63gm. Compare examples on page 102 - 103 of the Meols Catalogue.
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