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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy sword belt hanger of Post-Medieval date, (AD 1600-1700). The object consists of an asymmetrical, curvilinear attachment plate with a forward facing hook attached to an incomplete plate with attachment loop. The main plate has a moulded relief scroll and foliate decorative motif which is intricate in its design. In the centre of the plate is a circular rivet hole measuring 1.82mm in diameter. The base of the plate is incomplete due to a worn break. At the hooked end the plate has a rounded projection to either side. The hook extends from between these projections and is sub-oval in cross-sections tapering to a point.The smaller plate fragment has an integral attachment loop measuring 5.98mm in diameter. The loop is trapezoidal in cross-section. The decoration on the plate fragment is not clear however is likely to mirror that of the larger plate. The object has a dark brown patina and is undecorated on the reverse.A more complete example of a sword belt hanger which can be found on the database is LVPL-5EAC38. An example can be found in Read, (2008), p220, no. 793 and has been dated to the 16th century.Dimensions: 46.15mm in length, 17.48mm in width, 2.30mm thick, 7.9g
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