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Description: | A complete copper alloy toggle of possible Iron Age date. The toggle has two tapering terminals joined by a waisted central shaft. Each terminal is circular in section with three parallel grooves decorating the widest end, which is the point at which the shaft and terminal meets. Each terminal tapers gradually before slightly flaring again to for a bulbous end. At the narrowest point of the terminal are two parallel grooves.The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The toggle is 59.16mm long, 13.23mm in diameter at the widest end of the terminal; 5.76mm in diameter at the centre of each terminal; 7.84mm in diameter at the shaft, and weighs 22.4g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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