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Description: | A copper-alloy hooked strap mount, dating from the early post-medieval period.The attachment plate is of flat section, its irregular sides reflecting the nature of the relief-moulded pattern (nature uncertain) that decorates the upper surface. At the top the sides of the plate angle inwards, meeting to form a point. The lower end of the plate narrows towards the hook and is decorated by a series of transverse grooves and ridges. The rearward hook is of D-shaped cross section and is missing its distal end. Two rivet holes are located at the top of the plate, and a black substance (possibly linseed oil) coats much of the both the top and bottom surfaces of the artefact.Length: 44.5mm; width: 13.4mm; thickness: 2.9mm. Weight: 4.03g.No published parallel could be found for this piece; however, similar objects, all of suggested c. 17th century date, are illustrated and discussed by Brian Read (2001: 30-39/Fig. 25).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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