Record ID: WREX-C30194
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy acorn mount dating to the 17th century (AD 1600-1700). The mount is convex at the front and concave at the rear. On the front is plain with a shallow groove defining the acorn cup from the seed. On the reverse are two spiked lugs for attachment, one of which is now missing.The surface of the object is rough and slightly pitted.The object has a dark brown patina. For similar examples on the data base see IOW-C383DC and SUSS-9CFD6F. See also Read (2001), p.29 fig 22, no 331. Length: 26.16mm; width: 13.36; thickness (excluding lug): 3.05; weight: 3.0g
Created on: Monday 27th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergele', grid reference and parish protected.