BUCKLE

Unique ID: LVPL-954FE2

Object type certainty: Certain

Cast copper alloy double looped buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period. The frame is decorated with an expanded rounded knop which is notched at each end. At either end of the strap bar is a lobed knop. The narrowed and recessed strap bar is decorated with moulded transverse ridges. The frame is decorated with punched dot decoration. The remains of gilding can be seen. There is some iron corrosion on the strap bar and at one end of the frame indicating an iron pin was used. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead, (2003), p63. It can be dated from c.1550-1650.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Length: 31.33 mm
Width: 45.97 mm
Thickness: 3.22 mm
Weight: 9.8 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Surface Treatment: Gilded [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: North West
County: Cheshire
District: Chester
To be known as: Mollington

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Vanessa Oakden - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Vanessa Oakden - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Wednesday 1st February 2012
    Updated: Monday 6th February 2012

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