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Record ID: ESS-A331A3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy thimble dating to the 13th century, c. AD 1200-1300. The thimble, which has a max. base diameter of 15.2mm, is domed and tapers to a slight point. It is 11.7mm high and weighs 2.01g.
The decoration on the side of the thimble are arranged into five panels each separated with a double groove border, forming a 'strapwork' decorative motif. The domed section of the thimble is also arranged into five panels, though these are separated with a single groove border. At the apex of the thimble point there is a moulded five petalled flower design, with each petal fitting into …
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A2DD1C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy mount dating to the medieval period c. AD 1350-1500. The mount is made of a sub rectangular sheet of copper-alloy metal.
The decorative face of the mount has incised black letter decoration on a background of incised zig-zag lines. Though it is difficult to discern the exact inscription, it could be IhS (denoting the name of Christ in its abbreviated form), as a striking parallel of this example exists with the same inscription and was recorded on the database here: DENO-55231A.
The back of the mount is undecorated and shows the remains of three integral lugs.
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A29074
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy strap fitting dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1300-1500. The fitting is bar shaped with a triangular section. At either terminal there are two bulbous knops and a further pair of knops at the centre. The underside features three integral lugs, only one of which (the centre) remains unbroken, though it is bent.
The surface of the fitting shows the remains of a decorative motif, though little detail can be seen. The item was gilded, and some of the gilding remains on the surface.
Fittings of similar form are known from the database, and have been variously …
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A257B3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper-alloy seal matrix dating from c. AD 1200-1400. The seal matrix has a circular die stamp and a tapered and faceted hexagonal section handle with a collared oval drilled loop at its apex. The terminal handle is trilobed.
The die is engraved with a lion rampant right (left in impression), with the inscription * S' ROBERT VA[LC]HE (possibly)
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A212C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper-alloy seal matrix dating from c. AD 1200-1400. The seal matrix has a circular die stamp and a tapered and faceted hexagonal section handle with a collared oval drilled loop at its apex.
The die has the engraved image of a squirrel facing right (left in impression) at the centre. Around this is the inscription * I CRAKE NOTIS (I crack nuts), which is a common legend on squirrel matrices (see also NLM-8D8EAA, WILT-B5DF0B, LVPL-0DFAFC, YORYM-ACEBA5
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A08AEB
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy heraldic harness pendant dating to the medieval period c. AD 1250-1400. The pendant is shield shaped and sectioned into quarters. Two diagonal quarters show turreted castles inset with red enamel. The opposite diagonal pair are lions rampant, inset with blue enamel. There is a small sub rectangular stem emerging from the flat edge of the shield, which terminates in a broken point (the remains of an attachment loop).
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: ESS-8BCA1E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Edward IV's first reign (AD 1461-1470) dating to the period 1461-1464. Norwich mint. Sun initial mark. As North 1582.
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-8B59ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dating from 1363-1369. Treaty period, as North 1264 (f). Mint of London
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BF3A92
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper-alloy strap end, dating to the Medieval period c. AD 1250-1500. The item has a flat reverse and slightly convex surface.
The terminal portion of a strap end showing a foliate moulded terminal with a rivet hole (1.6mm in diameter) at the centre. There is a constricted neck, and part of a plate with the remains of what is likely two rivet holes.
The surface appears to be silvered or tinned, though the condition is abraded.
Dimensions
weight: 0.71g, length: 10.4mm, width: 10.6mm, thickness: 1.6mm
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-801887
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy annular double loop buckle, dating from the Medieval period to the Post Medieval period, c. AD 1350-1650.
The buckle is circular in shape with a central strap bar that is not narrowed or offset. One side of the circular buckle is much thinner than the opposite and is slightly warped, which may suggest heavy use and wear.
The patina is dark green in coloour and rough in texture, which may indicate cruse relief decoration which has since been worn
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-7F2621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver struck voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD 1247-1272) class IIIb, dating to the period c. AD 1248-1250. Star initial mark. Minted by Nicole in London
Obverse features bust facing without sceptre. hENRICVS REX III.
Reverse is voided long cross with three pellets in each angle. NIC / OLE / ON L/ VND
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-987735
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver struck penny of Edward (Edward I (1272 - 1307), class 3e. York mint
Obverse is trifoliate crowned bust facing. Cross pattee initial mark. EDWR ANGL DNS HYB.
Reverse is Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each angle. CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-9779BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy annular brooch dating from c. 1200-1400
The brooch is circular in plan with six event spaced raised collects around the upper surface. These collect rise approx. 3.2mm from the surface of the brooch frame. Between each collet, the thickness of the brooch frame increases slightly at the centre, and thins near to the collet bases, giving the appearance of raised scallops when viewed in section. Inside each collet are the remains of a white paste, which would have been used to secure decorative gems or enamel that is now missing.
There pin is attached to a narrowe…
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BE0E9A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half groat of Edward III (1327-1377), dating from AD 1351-1377.
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BD6F9D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy buckle frame which appears to be a composite of Meols types 6 and 8 and has outward curving sides and an expanded and decorated outside edge. The outside edge features three bands flanked by globular knops. The frame has an offset bar with some evidence of iron staining, possibly from a now absent pin.
The buckle dates to the Medieval period, c. AD 1200-1450
Dimensions: weight: 1.77g, length: 16.9mm, width: 14.6mm, thickness: 3.0mm
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BD1248
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy buckle with attached plate, dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1200-1450.
The buckle frame is oval in plan with a pointed pin rest which has a groove at the centre denoting where the pin would lie. It would be designated as Meols type 4. The pin is missing. The buckle frame features a slightly flattened offset bar, around which the buckle plate is attached. The plate, which isn18.3mm long and 15.2mm wide, is rectangular in plan with one short edge that has two narrowed tabs folded over the buckle bar to attach the plate. The thickness of the plate is 3.3mm. The opp…
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-12AE01
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy spur rowel in the shape of a six pointed star. The rowl has a circular perforation at the centre (3.5mm diameter) and six tapering arms extending from 11-12mm. The rowel is lentoid in section, being thickest at the centre and tapering towards the points.
The patina is dark green and generally worn across the surface.
Dimensions: weight: 3.76g, length: 26.6mm, width: 25.7mm, thickness: 3.4mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-03D42D
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy sword or dagger pommel of Medieval date, c. 1450-1550, shortened Oakeshott type T, or 'scent-stopper' type. The item is circular, convex, and separated into eight triangular segments, each also domed. At the centre there is a rectangular perforation which is almost completely occluded by iron rusting. A scalloped ridge is formed at the bottom of each of the triangular segments, which extends around the entire pommel. Below the ridge the surface of the pommel slopes inwards and ends in a raised circular ridge. This ridge surrounds a circular void (17.3mm in diameter), insi…
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0382D8
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy tapering cylindrical ferrule or staff cap. The item is cast in one piece and forms a cylindrical shaft with a hollow centre. The narrower end has an internal diameter of 6.3mm, whilst the wider end (which is bent and flattened) has a maximum internal width of 14mm. There is a stepped recessed band at the wider egde. The surface of the item features two sets of double ridges approximately opposite each other.
The patina is dark green and worn over much of the surface. An adequate parallel cannot be found, though a suggested date of Medieval to Post Medieval is given …
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-011952
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy strap fitting, unknown age, but likely Roman to Medieval in date.
The fitting is broadly 'U' shaped and features an offset bar, at either end of which are two globular terminals. A cylindrical frame which curved around connects these two terminals. The strap fitting was likely attached to a strip of leather or fabric, and bears much resemblance to a terret.
Dimensions: weight: 12.21g, length: 27.8mm, width: 25.1mm, thickness: 7.9mm
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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