Record ID: DUR-1DA7CD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy shoe buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1720-1790). The object is concave in section and ovate in plan. The frame is composed of two parallel ovate frames which join at eight points which gives the overall appearance of openwork decoration. The frame has an integral decoration of molded foliage at the points at which the two frame aspects meet. Between the foliage, on both frames, is a repeating pellet decoration. The reverse is smooth and undecorated. The spindle is composed of iron with only minor portions retained at the point at which the spindle attaches …
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 5th August 2015
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