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Description: | A complete copper-alloy end cap (terminal or pommel) from a dagger or sword of the late Medieval to early Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1600. The pommel has cast dome head and is decorated with a floriate decoration cast in relief. The metal is a dark brown in colour with an even patina. A deep central longitudinal sub-rectangular (V shaped) slot that enabled a tang to be accommodated is present at one end of the knife. This is filled with the remains of the iron tang which is broken but projects slightly. Traces of iron corrosion can be seen on all sides towards the base of the object. The length is 25mm, the width is 25mm and the weight 33.92g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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