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Description: | An incomplete Medieval copper alloy mount, probably for a book, dating to the 14th century. The object is formed of a central dome with three trefoil projections, only one of which remains intact. The remaining trefoil has been bent behind the domed section. There is a perforation in the centre of the dome and another in the centre of the trefoil. The other projections would have also been perforated, with rivets connecting the object to the book. The object has a reddish brown colouration with patches of mid-dark patina. There are traces of gilding on the outer surface only. The dome has been slightly bent out of shape. No identical examples have been found for thsi object, though several similar objects are found on the PAS database (cf. SF7564) and further examples published in Read (2001, nos. 115-118 and 121) all of which having differing numbers of projections and perforations. These are all Medieval in date, with the majority in Read being specifically of 14th century date. this object is therefore likely to date AD1300-1400.Dimensions: diameter: 24.06 mm; thickness: 6.34 mm; weight: 3.63g.
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