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Description: | Composite copper alloy and iron mount. The mount consists of two square copper alloy plates, one fixed to a heavy knop or button, and one loose. The loose copper alloy plate is attached to the fixed plate by two small nails which protrude significantly. One corner of the fixed plate extends into the centre of the button. The button comprises two copper alloy discs, one on each exterior face, sandwiching what appears to be iron in the middle. It is possible that the loose plate may have originally been attached to one of the exterior copper discs on the button.In the space between the two square copper plates there is a thin black layer which appears to be carbonised leather or possibly wood.Discussion: It is difficult to interpret this object. It appears to have served to attach something to either leather or wood. The attached object may have been of iron. The most obvious suggestion is that it was a strap end buckle or some sort of belt suspension mount, possibly for a scabbard. However, it would seem that the object would need to be fairly light as there are only two very small nails attaching the mount to the leather or wood. It may have been intended therefore to mount something small and decorative such as a pendant. It could also be some sort of clasp or latch for a small box.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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