Two corner pieces of silver binding, semi-circular sectioned to grip the edges of some flat wooden object - wood remains in one. Lengths 2.4cm and 1.5cm (longest sides). Either end decorated with transverse grooves, and sides pierced laterally by silver rivets to hold the binding in place. Purse frame - cf. Chessell Down. Holkin 1855, fig. p. 33. [sketch] these pieces are exactly the same.
History
Grave ID
Sarre Grave 4
Object ID
Sar4_binding
Catalogue Number
Unaccessioned
Material
white metal, organic (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; silver, wood) (Antiquarian Material; silver, wood)