Record ID: OXON-9188AB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1720 - 1790. The buckle is a sub-rectangular knee buckle with a drilled frame to house a separate chape. The frame is rectangular in cross section and has curved corners. The buckle would originally had a chape with a projecting double spiked tongue but this is missing. The metal has a dark grey patina with patches of brown rust where the chape would have been. The buckle is 21.45mm long, 14.68mm wide, 1.53mm thick and weighs 1.05 grams. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead p.111, no.712…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-9125A7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Post-Medieval buckle dating to the period AD 1720-1790. Three quarters of the buckle frame is missing. The fragment is a section of what would originally have been a drilled frame to hold a separate pin or spindle. The frame fragment is L-shaped in plan, comprising the first section of one rounded corner with about 3/4 of the adjacent long side and a short section of the adjacent short side, and is slightly curved. The frame thickens at the point of the drilled spindle hole, which is filled with corrosion. On the front of the buckle there is the …
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-905F6B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type dating to the period AD 75-175. The brooch is missing the lower part of its bow and catchplate, its left wing cap, and the spring and pin mechanism. This copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings with one remaining perforated wing cap containing a small circular knop from the spring. The wings are both plain and undecorated and have a concave reverse which would have held the spring. The spring, and pin are missing. At the centre of the upper edge of the wings/bow head there is a stub f…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-905D54
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy coin weight of Post-Medieval date. It is very worn, but was double-sided, one side appears to depict a standing figure. It weighs 5.78g, or 89 grains.  Length: 16.08mm Width:16.05mm Thickness: 3.35mm
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-904AAB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy post medieval uniface lead alloy token of 17.8mm diameter. One side has a long cross with a pellet to each quarter.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Sunday 14th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-904018
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy post medieval uniface lead alloy token of 17.7mm diameter. One side has a wheel motif.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Sunday 14th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-90327D
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy square coin weight of post-Medieval date. Obverse: bust of Edward VI (1547-53) with the letter E to the left side of the bust, and a five pointed star to the right; Reverse: upright right hand with the letters H and F to either side - Hans Foncq (1577-1603). This suggests it ward made in Antwerp in the Low Countries and no British coin-weights are known with a portrait of this king (Withers and Withers, 1995, pg 26). It weighs 4.80g or 74 grains, which isn't an exact match for any weight, but as there is damage to one side it could be for a Alberti…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-9014A0
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy early post medieval dress hook of Read's (2008) Class E, Type 1. The plate is rectangular with three projecting knops along each long side and a raised rectangular central boss with a quatrefoil. The plate has a moulded border of small oblique lines. The rear end has a rectangular attachment loop and the front edge has a pointed hook with a small ridged collar.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Sunday 14th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-900589
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Mediaeval lead alloy pilgrim badge probably of the Head Reliquary of Thomas Becket dating to the 14th century.  This fragment only depicts the mitre of the saint and part of his forehead and eyes. In this form it is broadly a pointed oval. On the upper surface is raised decoration. This includes a mitre which is a pointed oval form with a beaded border and divided into two sections by a lateral beaded line which itself is flanked on either side by a shorter beaded line of c. 4 pellets. Below the mitre some facial features are visible as raised mouldings The…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-8FF3D5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete toy pewter plate of 18th century date. The plate has a plain centre surrounded by a wide flange decorated with a moulded pattern of rosettes of five pellets linked by vinescrolls and a beaded rim The plate has been crushed and has split on opposite sides. The plate is largly free from corrosion, retaining a shiny and toned patina.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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