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Description: | A copper alloy mount dating to the Post Medieval period. The mount is openwork with a 'Celtic' cross design, that is a cross within a circular border. A fleur-des-lis extends from one end of the object. The opposite end terminates with a break, whilst smaller knops extend from each side. The front of the object is decorated with a series of moulded pellets.The rear of the object is undecorated. Two integral lugs or rivets project from the rear for attachment. The mount has a mid-brown patina and gilding is visible on the outer face at the fleur-de-lis. Similar examples which can be found on the PAS database include NMS-3F78F3 and ESS-4F9607.Dimensions: 25mm in length, 23mm in width, 3mm thick, 1.8g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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