Context (Related Documents)
The catalogue card for Z 14966 includes sketch diagram
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for Z 14966: 'Hinged bronze handle'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1913.290: 'A minute, finely-moulded drop-handle attached to a faceted knob, the ends of the stout bow representing animal masks (bow 0".9 x 0".7).'
Event Date 1913
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (References)
Lethbridge, Thomas C. (1938). ‘Anglo-Saxon Remains’, in L. F. Salzman (ed.), The Victoria History of the County of Cambridgeshire and The Isle of Ely, Vol. 1. London: Oxford University Press. p. 328, Pl. XII.f
Event Date 1938
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Analysis)
Lethbridge (1938) notes that 'the manner in which the facets are ornamented recalls the pin-head in the Trewhiddle hoard (B.M. Guide, fig. 120.1)' and dates it to the 9th century.
Event Date 1938
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Thomas C. Lethbridge: 'Faceted bronze stud with ring handle.'
Event Date 1938
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Hinged bronze handle. Animal headed terminals.
Event Date 27/3/1987
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Hinged bronze handle, buckle or strap-end with animal headed terminals.
Event Date 17/7/2020
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Analysis)
This object bears a strong resemblance to Medieval swivels in the Portable Antiquities Scheme, which lists them as a component of strap fittings possibly as links on dog leashes, harness fittings, or hawk's leashes. For parallels, see SF-CF7C46, PUBLIC-6DBCC5 and SF-8C64EA. The Period and Description has been updated accordingly.
Event Date 19/3/2021
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy looped strap fitting, probably from a swivel, composed of a D-shaped loop and a faceted attachment with projecting stud. The loop terminates in animal heads biting on the bar through which the attachment is fitted.
Event Date 19/3/2021
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Amendments / updates)
At an unknown date this object became disassociated with its original accession number (1913.290) and was re-accessioned as Z 14966.
Event Date 19/3/2021
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)