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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy swivel strap fitting of post-medieval date. All that remains is an ovate loop with integral flattened perforation through which a hook for attachment would have been fitted. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The swivel is 26.1mm long, 21.7mm wide, 3.5mm thick and weighs 4.2g.The exact function of such objects is uncertain, but it is suggested that they may have formed part of a lead for pets.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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