Record ID: DUR-834601
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold mount, possibly of medieval date (AD 1350-1550). The mount is a slightly convex sexfoil in the form of a flower with six petals and circular recessed centre. Each of the "petals" has a hammered pellet at each side and a central incised linear decoration which creates the impression of foliage .The reverse of the mount is slightly concave with a recessed aspect centrally which is the result of a broken projection/spur which would have been used to affix the mount to clothing. A similar example is illustrated in Egan, Dress Accessories, 2002, P 243, no 1297.
Created on: Tuesday 18th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
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