2012-02-01 11:36:51 Adam Daubney adaubney 2012-02-01 15:03:13 Adam Daubney adaubney LIN-923CF2 SWORD A copper-alloy sword or dagger pommel. The pommel is oval in cross-section and sub-rectangular in plan. The top is domed and has a rectangular slot for the tang of the blade. A moulded cresecent or 'beak' extends from the shoulder of the pommel on both narrow-sides. That these mouldings represent a beak is strengthened by the the presence of a small circular cell of what appears to be niello in the centre on both broad sides. These cells presumably represent the eye of the bird. The surface of the pommel is decorated on both sides with two incised lines running diagonally from top to bottom. The internal dimensions of the socket are 18mm x 14mm. A similar pommel with a suggested date of 18th century is recorded on this database as NMS-143141. A copper-alloy sword or dagger pommel. The pommel is oval in cross-section and sub-rectangular in plan. The top is domed and has a rectangular slot for the tang of the blade. A moulded cresecent or 'beak' extends from the shoulder of the pommel on both narrow-sides. That these mouldings represent... Copper alloy Cast POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL 1600 1700 34 35 Incomplete 2012-02-01 11:36:51 LINCOLNSHIRE SOUTH KESTEVEN IRNHAM POINT( ) From Finder TF02NW TF0227 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 LIN Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 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.