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Description: | A complete copper alloy belt fitting of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The clasp is broadly S shaped with a flattened ovate cross-section. There is an integral decorative pattern consisting of a highly stylised single flower at either and, divided by a transverse linear boarder.The metal is a dark greenish brown in colour with a smooth patina.S-shaped 'snake belt' fasteners were probably associated with sword belts in the 17th and 18th centuries and parallels can be seen in Read's (2008) Hooked-clasps & Eyes: p230-231. The examples with swan heads are widely considered to be late 16th to 17th century (Geake 2001: 35). Fasteners with snake heads continue in use on military and boys belts well into the 20th century.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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