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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