Saxon & Medieval — Late 15th-early 16th century
Strap end
Folded brass strip with cording along the fold, ridges along both sides and denticulations along the strap edge. There are two small punched holes marking the intended position of two rivets near the denticulated edge. This would have been for making a strap end (though this piece is unfinished). It was from a batch of unfinished buckles and matching belt-ends that was dumped in a well near Cheapside. The mass-produced, cheap fittings were made from folded and stamped brass sheet, which was probably imported from Nuremberg in Germany.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 21111/75
- Object name:
- strap end
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- Production date:
- late 15th-early 16th century
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 35 mm, W 26 mm
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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