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Unique ID: HESH-670F01
Object type certainty: Certain
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Complete cast copper alloy asymmetrical double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1575-1700). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with two angled corners and two curved ) in plan. The frame is D shaped in cross section with bevelled edges on the upper edge. A central bar divides the frame irregularly. The pin (not present) would have fitted to this central bar. The frame has two notches at the mid point that may possibly have acted as pin rests; however these are on the external edge of the frame farther than the internal which is more common. In line with the narrow central bar are two triangular projections. There is no evidence of applied or other cast decoration present; the reverse is also flat and undecorated. There are a number of filed lines present; these are most likely to be due to manufacture rather than decoration. The buckle is mid-dark green colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 90-91. Whitehead suggests that these buckles date 1575-1700, however the style of frame was used for a much longer period
The buckle frame measures 24.5mm long, 20.7mm wide and is 3.2mm thick. It weighs 4.06 grams.
Class: Double looped
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1575
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Length: 24.5 mm
Width: 20.7 mm
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Weight: 4.06 g
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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