Record ID: SOM-624591
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper-alloy symmetrical double-loop buckle frame dating to the period c. AD 1550-1700. The frame is plain and rectangular. It is bevelled externally and internally on the front, though far more shallowly externally. The rear surface is flat. The pin bar is trapezoidal in cross-section and has a similar width and thickness to the sides of the frame (2.0 x 1.4mm). The pin is missing. On the outer edge of the frame, at one end of the pin bar, there is a small raised knop, which appears to be a casting sprue or a misscast. The piece is covered by a dark green patina all ove…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5E6C16
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). The object is a single loop, sub-rectangular buckle with a narrowed strap bar and a rounded notched front edge. The front edge is decorated with transverse lines and foliate designs flanking the knop. There are lobed and engraved knops wither side of the strap bar. The wire pin is recurved and tapers to a point. The majority of the upper surface is gilded which is largely retained. Length: 32.44mm, Length (pin): 30.42mm, Width: 45.90mm, Thickness: 2.94mm, Weight: 9.6g. Whitehead, (2003), P 2…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th April 2018
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