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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy double loop rectangular or trapezoidal buckle of post medieval date (c. AD 1570-1700). The buckle is trapezoidal in plan with bevelled edges. There are square and rectangular mouldings all around the frame. The buckle has a narrowed central integral bar. The pin is missing. The object is in fair condition and has a brown patina, and there is evidence of a bitumen coating. There are similar examples illustrated in Whitehead (2003:p.81 no501). There are also parallels on the database discovered in East Devon (DEV-CCF0B5) and Cheshire East (LVPL-EAB9D6).The buckle measures 32 mm in length, 26 mm in width, 3 mm in thickness and weighs 5.9 grams. Reference:Whitehead, R. (2003) Buckles 1250 - 1800. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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