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Medieval copper alloy belt mount, 26mm long, 9mm wide and 14mm deep. The object is in fair condition with a reddish patina and weighs 2.71 grams. The object is quite worn and is rectangular in form. It has two semi-circular sectioned shafts, which have been bent over, protruding from its base. The surface is decorated with a trefoil terminal at each end and a central oval section which appears to have foliate decoration.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL

Date from: AD 1100
Date to: AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Length: 26 mm
Width: 9 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight: 2.71 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Manufacture method: Cast

1500 - 1700 mount

Late 13th to mid-14th century

Medieval copper-alloy sexfoil strap or harness mount, with a central sub-circular dome on the front and a pair of opposing integral rivets or attachment spikes on the reverse. The perimeter edge is steeply bevelled on the front. The reverse is hollow. The rivets are oval in cross-section and taper to blunt tips.

1500-1700 mount

Cast copper alloy sexfoil mount of medieval date (c.1300 – 1500AD). The mount has a domed centre with a rectangular hole through it (6.1mm x 3.5mm) for a separate rivet, now lost. The six lobed petals are raised and arranged in a regular ‘Star of David’ pattern. Each petal has a rounded knop like tip and curved sides. Originally the dome would have been higher but it has been lowered by crushing in the burial environment. The petals are faceted and regular in profile. The rear of the mount is plain and un-decorated. The mount has a mid green polished patina. There is little abrasion although the mount is a little asymmetrical. Egan and Pritchard (1993) illustrate a range of flower mounts made of copper alloy sheet, p.186-194. They are highly variable with 5 to 13 petals. These mounts were in common use by the middle of the 14th century and continued to be popular until the late 15th century.

The mount measures 35.5mm in length, 31.9mm in width, and is a maximum of 4.4mm thick. It weighs 5.04 grams

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Mounts - flower, petal and Fleu de Lis
Medieval enamelled mount A corroded cast copper-alloy openwork mount in the form of a fleur-de-lis. The lower surface is flat while the upper surface is moulded with bevelled sides. Uppermost are the three fleurs of the lis, with perforations within the side fleurs. The motif rests on a transverse ridge, below which a pair of perforated loops that echo the side fleurs. Central below the ridge is a tapering 'stalk'. There are no obvious means of attachment on the lower surface; it is assumed the mount could be riveted through the holes. The object has corroded leaving a red-brown metal covered in off-white corrosion product; three of the holes have been entirely filled by the latter. No direct parallel has been found for the object; the metal suggests a medieval or, equally, post-medieval date. Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL Period from: MEDIEVAL Period to: POST MEDIEVAL Date from: Circa AD 1250 Date to: Circa AD 1700 Primary material: Copper alloy Manufacture method: Cast A copper alloy mount in the shape of a stylised Fleur de lys, post Medieval in date, probably from the 16th or 17th century. A central pointed element is flanked by two semi-circular shapes, each with a circular hole through. Two fixing spikes which have been bent over are still in place on the back of the mount. It has a reddish brown patina. It has a length of 21.54mm, width 16.83mm, thickness 1.57mm, weight 1.73g. For reference see SUSS-070486 located on the PAS database. Chronology Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL Period from: POST MEDIEVAL Date from: Circa AD 1500 Date to: Circa AD 1700

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This is a post medieval cast copper alloy circular mount circa 17th century. The form is of a triple layered six petal flower with a central ring of six annulets around a single central annulet. The mount has three fixing points on the back which may indicate that they consisted of a loop and retaining stud. The surface is heavily corroded and the rim has fritted away around most of its circumference. The surface has a pale mottle green patina. Chronology Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL Date from: Post AD 1600 Date to: Ante AD 1700 Dimensions and weight Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 13.5 g Diameter: 35.1 mm Quantity: 1 Materials and construction Primary material: Copper alloy Manufacture method: Cast Decoration style: Floral Copper alloy mount of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1550). Post Medieval mount, dating to c. 17th century




Cast copper alloy mount in the form of a sexfoil, with domed centre and lobes. It has a single complete sharp-pointed lug. Date is uncertain, but it is probably late medieval to post medieval. Chronology Broad period: MEDIEVAL Period from: MEDIEVAL Period to: POST MEDIEVAL Date from: AD 1350 Date to: AD 1600 Dimensions and weight Weight: 2.15 g Diameter: 17 mm Quantity: 1 16thC Tudor silver mount - reported as treasure
Copper alloy Post-Medieval mount. Diamond shaped, with fleur-de-lis at each of the four corners. The central section has a raised quatrefoil design within raised curvilinear borders. The reverse is undecorated, with a rivet in the centre. Chronology Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL Period from: POST MEDIEVAL Date from: AD 1500 Date to: AD 1800 Materials and construction Primary material: Copper alloy Manufacture method: Cast

Cast copper alloy Fleur de Lis mount . It has a single pointed lug. Date is uncertain, but it is probably late medieval to post medieval. Chronology Broad period: MEDIEVAL Period from: MEDIEVAL Period to: POST MEDIEVAL Date from: AD 1350 Date to: AD 1600

Medieval copper alloy belt mount, 26mm long, 9mm wide and 14mm deep. The object is in fair condition with a reddish patina and weighs 2.71 grams. The object is quite worn and is rectangular in form. It has two semi-circular sectioned shafts, which have been bent over, protruding from its base. The surface is decorated with a trefoil terminal at each end and a central oval section which appears to have foliate decoration. Chronology Broad period: MEDIEVAL Period from: MEDIEVAL Date from: AD 1100 Date to: AD 1500 Dimensions and weight Length: 26 mm Width: 9 mm Thickness: 14 mm Weight: 2.71 g Quantity: 1 Materials and construction Primary material: Copper alloy Manufacture method: Cast 1500 - 1700 mount Late 13th to mid-14th century Medieval copper-alloy sexfoil strap or harness mount, with a central sub-circular dome on the front and a pair of opposing integral rivets or attachment spikes on the reverse. The perimeter edge is steeply bevelled on the front. The reverse is hollow. The rivets are oval in cross-section and taper to blunt tips. 1500-1700 mount Cast copper alloy sexfoil mount of medieval date (c.1300 – 1500AD). The mount has a domed centre with a rectangular hole through it (6.1mm x 3.5mm) for a separate rivet, now lost. The six lobed petals are raised and arranged in a regular ‘Star of David’ pattern. Each petal has a rounded knop like tip and curved sides. Originally the dome would have been higher but it has been lowered by crushing in the burial environment. The petals are faceted and regular in profile. The rear of the mount is plain and un-decorated. The mount has a mid green polished patina. There is little abrasion although the mount is a little asymmetrical. Egan and Pritchard (1993) illustrate a range of flower mounts made of copper alloy sheet, p.186-194. They are highly variable with 5 to 13 petals. These mounts were in common use by the middle of the 14th century and continued to be popular until the late 15th century. The mount measures 35.5mm in length, 31.9mm in width, and is a maximum of 4.4mm thick. It weighs 5.04 grams Broad period: MEDIEVAL Period from: MEDIEVAL Date from: Circa AD 1300 Date to: Circa AD 1500


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