Accession No

1923.256.1


Description

Scabbard chape of copper alloy. Shield shape with crenellated top; two trefoil perforations - one just below top, one in centre; grooved lines emit from centre. Front is rounded slightly; reverse is concave.


Place

Europe


Period

Post Medieval ?17th century


Source

Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1923.256.1


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

39mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card notes: 'Probably 17 century (S.C.)'. It is currently unclear whether this date refers to all of the 'odds and ends', or what (or who) 'S.C.' refers to.
Event Date 1923
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Odds and ends in bronze of uncertain date and use. One pair of [unclear]ber tongs.' Added in a later hand, 'A bronze scabbard chape'.
Event Date 1923
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Sarah-Jane Harknett: 'A bronze scabbard chape.'
Event Date 1/9/2000
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Scabbard chape of copper alloy. Shield shape with crenellated top; two trefoil perforations - one just below top, one in centre; grooved lines emit from centre. Front is rounded slightly; reverse is concave.
Event Date 30/1/2024
Author: Clare McKenna


FM:49629

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