Record ID: HESH-47FBC4
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which possibly functioned as a curtain fitting of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating to 15th - 17th centuries. The object is sub circular in plan and is bi-trapezoidal in cross section with rounded and smooth surfaces. The file marks are still evident on the upper edges. The curtain fitting is a dark green in colour, with a fairly even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, no: 522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtai…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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Record ID: WAW-4695D4
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval (1300-1800) curtain ring. A sub-oval copper alloy curtain ring or loop, which is well worn on one internal edge. The ring has slightly rounded edges and is sub-oval in plan. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 22.76mm long, 22.53mm wide and is 2.35mm thick. It weighs 1.6g. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993) who describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich (No. 522-524) date from the mid 15th to mid 17th century. Courtney (in Ellis, P. (ed.) 1993 Beeston Castle, …
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th December 2014
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