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BUCKLE
Unique ID: HAMP-A0A9B5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A post-medieval copper alloy buckle frame of sub-oval/ sub-trapezoidal shape, with separate drilled iron spindle the the remains of a copper alloy chape. Whitehead dates similar examples (pp.98-9) to 1660-1720.
The short outside edges are curved, being concave to the underside. In shape these are hemispherical and are decorated with two sets of overlapping, grooved and curved lines forming an oval shape with tails pointing towards the centre. Inside each oval are three triangular punches, with a further punch on each 'tail'. Joining these hemispheres together are two horizontal cross bars, D-shaped in section, with a raised rectangular area at either end of the axis bar. This is decorated with diagonal incised lines and a groove flanking the edge. Around the axis bar (apparent from orange corrosion visible at either end) are the remains of the sheet copper alloy chape, which extends a little to one side before a jagged break.
Traces of tinning or silvering are apparent on the surface of the metal, which is a mid-green in colour, smooth and shiny. The object measures 26.8x21.5x4.4mm and 6.19g.
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 1660
Date to: Circa AD 1720
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 26.8 mm
Width: 21.5 mm
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 6.19 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 650
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
To be known as: Buriton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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