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Post-Medieval copper alloy mount
Domed stud/ mount of six-lobed or sexfoil rosette form. The tear-shaped lobes or petals are defined by grooves, radiating from the centre. The rear of the mount is hollowed and was attached using an integral, square-sectioned rivet now damaged. The face was heavily gilded with no evidence of gilding on the rear.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2012.15H/3
Find Information
Site Name: Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Collection Method: metal detector
Notes: Field opposite Chepstow Racecourse and adjacent to the racecourse car park
Acquisition
Donation, 31/5/2012
Measurements
maximum diameter / mm:39.1
diameter / mm
minimum diameter / mm:38.5
diameter / mm
height / mm:8.3
weight / g:12.8
Material
copper alloy
gilt
Techniques
gilded
Location
In store
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