Record ID: WMID-3DFBE6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper-alloy, double looped sub-oval buckle of probable later Medieval - Post Medieval date circa (AD 1350-1650). The buckle frame is sub-oval in plan with rounded edges. The buckle consists of two sub oval loops with an integrally cast strap bar that is slightly recessed from the edge of the frame. Each loop is similar in size and slightly bevelled on the inside. The strap bar is narrowed and on both outer frames there is a centrally located incision which acts as a pin rest. The pin is formed from a single sheet of copper alloy that tapers to a broken point. The …
Created on: Monday 11th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-3DA756
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper alloy, double-loop annular buckle. The buckle dates to the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period circa (AD1350-1650). The frame is sub circular in plan with a narrowed central bar that has been broken. The break has a well-developed patina. The inside edge of both loops of the frame have been bevelled. The upper edge of the buckle is convex and the reverse face is flat. The pin is intact which is formed from a single tapered sheet of copper alloy that has been folded around the central axis bar to form a pin. The pin extends to the frame, where there does n…
Created on: Monday 11th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-3262A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, double looped 'spectacle' buckle dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1350-1650. The frame is worn but complete, but the pin is missing. The frame has a flat back and a concave front creating a D-shaped cross section. The front of the buckle has a small moulded knop decoration at either end of the central bar. The front of the buckle is otherwise undecorated although the surface is heavily abraded. Iron corrosion is present on the central bar and part of the frame indicating that the missing pin may have been made of iron. The reverse of the buckle i…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-394F13
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy frame from a post-medieval double looped buckle with a separate spindle. The spindle and pin are now missing. The buckle is rounded on the front and has a flat reverse. There is moulded collared decoration at either end of where the spindle once was. The buckle frame measures 24.84 mm long, 18.26 mm wide, 3.4 mm thick and weighs 2.1 grams. It dates from the mid 16th to 18th century.
Created on: Monday 29th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2010
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