Record ID: PUBLIC-D4EAD6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount of Post Medieval date (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is in the form of a stylised acorn, and includes two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections tapering to pointed ends. The front of the mount is convex, and the reverse concave. The general shape is a pointed oval. A rounded extension at the top represents the growing tip of the acorn. There is an old break at the base which would presumably have been a small stalk spike. The lower half of the mount represents the acorn cup and is slig…
Created on: Saturday 17th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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