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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: WMID-E19E84
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete silver strap slide of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The corners of the outer edges are bevelled. The inside edge is flat with filemarks present. No traces of decoration are present on either side. No signs of attachments or internal prongs are present.
It measures 21.8 mm in length, 15.4 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. The frame is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g.
The strap slide is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Similar style strap slides, often made from copper alloy, has been recorded on the PAS database, including: SUR-009A37; CAMHER-5A7B14; HAMP-B83F97; YORYM-4E0A22 and YORYM-15C9B2.
As this artefact is probably older than 300 years and has a precious metal content of greater than 10%, it should be reported under the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.
Class: strap slide
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2014T351
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 21.8 mm
Width: 15.4 mm
Thickness: 4.1 mm
Weight: 4.3 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 15th January 2014
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2014T351
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Malvern Hills (District)
To be known as: Malvern Hills
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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