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Description: | A worn but complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt hanger of post-medieval date. The fitting has a pair of elongated acorn-shaped plates, each with a central rivet hole to secure them to the strap. From the base of the acorn plates, which join in a flared stem or neck, extends a worn suspension loop. This may have acted as a connector to a second, hooked fitting, such is seen on sword belt fittings of the same date, or it may have acted as a junction or suspension loop for something such as a purse bag or other personal item. This style of strap fitting will date from c. AD 1500-1700.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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