Record ID: WILT-C3B9C7
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy probable sword belt fitting for suspending a sword scabbard from a baldrick or possibly a dress fastener dating to c AD 1600-1700. The fitting is in two parts, one part comprises a hooked mount and the other the pendent suspension loop. The hooked mount comprises a sub circular plate with a raised square plaited design. The edges of the mount are shaped into angles around the decoration with four 'corners' around the square and flat sections at the cardinal points. In the centre is a rivet hole. The mount extends down into a deep hook with a terminal knop.…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ogbourne St Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.