Syhandske håndledsbeskytter. 1600-1800.

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Unique ID: SUSS-864CD1
Cast copper alloy palm guard, probably Post Medieval. It is flat and circular with three regularly spaced lobed knops projecting from the outer edge. The back is plain with no evidence of attachments. The front has a raised rim within which is a grid pattern of raised lines. There are several holes going through the piece in the dips between the grid. These holes appear to possibly be the result of mis-casting where insufficient metal has gone into the dips of the grid however they could also be from wear/damage by needles. It is 30.8mm in diameter, 35.9mm including the knops, 5.0mm thick and weighs 14.81 grams. Read (Read, B. Post medieval Palm guard pushers in The Searcher issue no. Feb 2010, pp48-9) has recently discussed several similar items which he has identified as the metal 'pusher' from a palm guard used for pushing needles through the cloth when sewing heavy material such as sailcloth or leather. Dating is currently uncertain but a 17th-18th century date is suggested for the current known examples.

This object has been published by Read (2018, 80) as his Sub-type IIb.

Drawing by Claire Goodey