2011-03-18 11:29:14 Tom Brindle tbrindle 2011-03-18 12:39:32 Tom Brindle tbrindle WMID-3420A3 Buckle A broken cast copper-alloy buckle frame of post-medieval, probable 17th century date. Only half of the frame survives. It was originally trapezoidal in shape with pointed ends and ovoid knops on the corners and lobed protrusions at the end of the strap bar. There is moulded floral decoration on the front of the frame, whilst the reverse is undecorated. Tracing of tinning or silvering remain. It measures 33.66 mm long, 39.43 mm wide, 2.68 mm thick and weighs 7.8 grams. It has a green to brown patina. Similar to an example illustrated in Whitehead (1996, page 83; fig 520). A broken cast copper-alloy buckle frame of post-medieval, probable 17th century date. Only half of the frame survives. It was originally trapezoidal in shape with pointed ends and ovoid knops on the corners and lobed protrusions at the end of the strap bar. There is moulded floral decoration on t... Copper alloy Cast POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL 1620 1680 39.43 33.66 2.68 Fair Incomplete 2011-03-18 11:29:14 STAFFORDSHIRE LICHFIELD HAMMERWICH POINT( ) GPS SK00NE SK0606 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 WMID Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.