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Description: | A copper alloy Post Medieval strap fitting or buckle probably dating from AD 1650 - 1800. The object is a pentagonal frame with a long, straight bar, straight sides, and an ornate outer edge which is chevron shaped. The outer edge is decorated with moulded scrolling foliage on the upper face. The object appears to be a buckle, but is unusual in having an integral pin-like projection from the centre of the ornate side, projecting inwards towards the centre of the frame. The "pin" is recessed, so would sit behind a strap, and being integral and fixed, it could not articulate easily with the strap. It would be possible for this object to have also had a separate buckle attached to the strap bar, but the integral tongue would obstruct the frame in normal use as a buckle. Acoordingly, the object is recorded as a strap fitting. It is 25.8mm wide, 15.7mm long, and 2.6mm thick. 2.07g. It has a smooth light green patina. No close parallel has been found, but the style of decoration allows a Post Medieval date to be suggested.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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