Record ID: LVPL-E1C7B4
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy heraldic harness mount or hanger, of Medieval dating (14th Century). The mount is irregular in plan and profile. The front of the mount is broadly rectangular in plan, with circular indentations along three sides. The lower side exhibits two rectangular lugs or protrusions, probably the remnants of a suspension hinge. The reverse is plain and undecorated. An integrally cast attachment spike, with a circular section, is located centrally on the rear of the mount. Traces of enamelled decoration are present on the front of the mount, although due to ab…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.