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Description: | A complete copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to AD 1600).The buckle frame consists of a double looped oval buckle frame, with bevelled edges to the frame. The pin and strap plate are not present. The edges of the buckle frame are raised higher than the central bar. A triangular pin rest are present at the central point on each outer loop. Triangular knops are present at either end of the strap bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated.The buckle frame measures 23.3 mm in length, 17.4 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 grams.The buckle is a mid dark green, with an even surface patina. Traces of a white metal coating are present on the upper surface of the buckle frame.Double loop oval buckles are a common find and there are a number of similar published examples (Whitehead, 2003, p54, no 303-4; Egan, 2002, p86, fig 53, #350, #370). They are dated to the later medieval period (c. AD 1400 - c. AD1600) and are typically considered to have been used as fastenings for shoes.References:Egan, G. (2002) Buckles in Egan & Pritchard (2002). p50-123.Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories. Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3. Museum of London / Boydell Press. London.Whitehead, R. (2003) Buckles 1250 - 1800. Greenlight Publishing. Witham.
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