Two pairs of copper-alloy hinges of the casket

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posted on 2021-10-26, 19:44 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow

Two pairs of bronze box-hinges, length 6cm. Not precisely similar, but both with interlocking hinge sections, 2 on one side, one on other, fastened together by bronze pins. Plates start straight-sided and then slope sharply in to narrow leg ending in round lobe. Rivet-holes in lobe and at either side of top of plate.

History

Grave ID

Kingston Down Grave 142

Object ID

M6291

Catalogue Number

M 6291 & M 6291 A

Material

copper alloy (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; bronze) (Antiquarian Material; brass)

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casket hinges (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; box hinges) (Antiquarian Keyword; box hinges)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Collection

Mayer Collection

Original Collection

Faussett

Category ID

box

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Keywords

casket hinges Kingston Down Grave 142 Archaeology

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CC BY-NC 4.0

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