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Description: | Post Medieval (1600-1700): A copper alloy harness fitting, mount, bridle boss. The mount is broadly sub circular and is sub-domed (convex) in profile. The mount consists of a central bust whose head is hair forms a circular border. There is then an outer, integral frame which borders the lower two thirds of the mount. The upper edge has either lost the border, but not recently or it never existed. The edge has the same patina as the surface of the mount. The frame edge is angular and may have originally formed a polygon. The lower edge has an integral triangular knop protruding. The frame is decorated by scroll and floral motifs. There are also two copper alloy rivets, one on each side, level with the chin. The outer face has traces of gilding. The reverse of the object is hollow and undecorated. The mount has traces of a mid to dark green patina, otherwise the surface is abraded and has patches of red copper corrosion.Similar mounts have been dated by Read, (1995, 149) and dates the copper alloy mounts to the 17th century. However this fashion is likely to be relatively long lasting into the 18th century. The most likely function of the mount would be as a bridle boss.Read, B., 1995. History Beneath Our Feet Ipswich: Anglia Publishing
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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