POST MEDIEVAL TOY

1750

Copper alloy possible toy gun. Cast concavo-convex slightly tapering object, one half of a two-part object of presumably identical halves. These were joined by iron or steel pins whose decay has left rust stains on two housings on the hollow back of the object. The convex outer surface bears a decorative scheme of vegetal swags limited at the wider end by four or more vertically incised lines. This resembles a handle of a miniature pistol in antique style, and similar objects have been reported made of lead alloy. It may alternatively be a dainty implement handle. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1850.Length: 37.1mm, Width: 12.4mm, Thickness (clear of housings): 1.2mm, Weight: 3.33gms.