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MOUNT
Unique ID: OXON-826C94
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy and corroded openwork mount of Post Medieval dating to c. AD 1600 - 1700.
The strap fitting has a worn triangular end that may have originally been a fleur de lis, above which an oval openwork base with lead shaped knops in between. The reverse is flat barring two projecting integral attachment spikes. both are circular in cross section and bend inwards towards the mount's centre. The lower spike terminates earlier than the first in a worn break.
The mount is a worn green colour.
The mount is 24mm long, 10mm wide 1.5mm thick excluding the lugs 2mm thick including them and weighs 1.54 grams.
Open works mounts similar to this are illustrated by Read (2001: 35, nos. 300-3) which he suggests date to the 17th century. Further examples on the database include WMID-A8B324, DENO-2FA948 and DENO-2FA948.
Notes:
This find was recorded by images and information provided by the finder, not seen by the FLO.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 24 mm
Width: 10 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 1.54 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2019 - Monday 8th June 2020
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Simon Shew Ind Batch 7
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
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