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Description: | A cast copper alloy object, possibly a buckle or other strap-fitting, of post-medieval date (perhaps 1600-1900AD). It consists of a rectangular frame and a rotating bar or spindle. The frame is solid cast with a chunky circular-section outer edge and slimmer square-section sides which each end in transverse grooves or steps before pierced rounded terminals. The separately cast copper-alloy bar or spindle has narrowed ends which rotate freely within these terminals. The main part of the bar is thick and circular in cross-section, and each end tapers from the end to the centre where there is an expanded flat circular disc with a circular hole through the middle. It seems unlikely that this wide hole was for a buckle pin. The object has a grey green patina which together with the crisp edges suggests a relatively recent date. It is 33.78mm long, is 6.6mm thick , 24.09mm wide and weighs 13.07g.No close parallel has been found for this object, which may come from harnes or machinery. The shape of the bar, with its central disc and flaring arms, is reminiscent of propeller-shaped objects.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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