Find Spot record 15251 - Post Medieval Find from Tiverton

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-993E34 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

A copper alloy sword belt hanger of Post-Medieval date, (AD 1600-1700). The object consists of a curvilinear attachment plate which is sub-rectangular in shape with tri-pointed outer edges. This plate has a moulded relief floriate and foliate decoration and bears three rivet holes, one in the centre of the plate and the others at the terminal ends, which are infilled with iron corrosion. The lower edge of the mount extends into two integral suspension eyes which are complete. Within each suspension eye is a complete foliate plate with a forward-facing hook. The suspended plates are inverted shields with moulded relief foliate decoration and bear three rivet holes, two at the each of the top corners and the third at the centre of the bottom edge. All are infilled with iron corrosion. The rear of the object is undecorated and it has a mid-dark green patina. A similar example can be found in Read, (2008), p220, no. 793 and has been dated to the 16th century. There are also examples on the database, for example LVPL-5EAC38.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-993E34 (Web Site). SCH5176.