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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: DEV-AE9AB8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or mount dating to the post medieval period (1500-1700).
The mount is slightly convex from the front and consists of a heart-shaped frame which tapers to a fleur-de-lys shaped terminal consisting of two rounded and pierced lobes flanking a central elongated oval knop. Each lobe features an off centre cast aperture. The frame is D-shaped in cross section. The reverse is flat and bears the remains of two attachment spikes, one stub at the indented end of the heart shape and the other, in better condition and preserving the point at the base of the fleur-de-lis. The mount is otherwise undecorated.
Similar objects have been recorded on the database as DUR-6B6C2B, SWYOR-90CF45, YORYM-48A525 and YORYM-CF8BF5, however, these examples have a closed heart shaped plate as opposed to an open frame and the same lis terminal.
Measurements:
length: 37.1 mm
width : 24.5 mm
thickness: 2.1mm
weight: 6.13 g
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 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 37.1 mm
Width: 24.5 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 6.13 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt 018265
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
References cited
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