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Description: | A possibly incomplete early post-medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy strap fitting, probably from a belt. It is possibly tinned, or is alloyed with a high level of tin, to give silvery patches on the surface.The strap fitting has a central lozenge from which extends on two opposing sides a triangle, and beyond one of these an elongated isoceles triangle with a decorative transverse groove before the point. From the other triangle extends what is probaly an isoceles triangle missing its apex, again decorated with a transverse groove. The break is old and difficult to determine whether break or intended end of the object. The edges of the strap fitting are bevelled.To the reverse the strap fitting is hollowed and has an integral attachment spike at either end, both bent inwards and with one msising its tip.The strap fitting measures 42.3mm in length, 12.5mm in width, 9.3mm in max.depth and weighs 4.28g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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