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Record ID: YORYM-EBD642
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter cufflink of post-medieval date, c. AD 1650-1700. Lewis form 1, type A.
Only one disc remains which is circular with a stamped design of a crown above two hearts. The loop no longer remains.
The metal has a mid-grey patina and survives in fair condition. The object is 12.8mm in diameter, 2.2mm thick and weighs 1.3g.
The 'crown and heart' motif on cufflinks is thought to commemorate the marriage of King Charles II (r. AD 1660 - 1685) to Catherine of Braganza (AD 1638 - 1705) in AD 1662, but little evidence has been offer…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-02CB15
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tin or tin-alloy spherical bell of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1950.
The bell is small, spherical and hollow, with an integral attachment loop projecting from the apex of surface.
The opposite surface has an elongated ovate sound slot and the loose pea remains in-situ and functional. The slot is at 90 degrees to the loop.
The metal has a delamintated green/grey patina and is worn. The bell is 17.3mm long, 12.2mm in diameter and weighs 3.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D481C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) fragments of copper-alloy (pewter/tin) vessels of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1840.
1.
Sub-trapezoidal rim fragment with curved rectangular section. Plain rim. Breaks to three sides.
Shiny silvery patina with patchy green corrosion.
Dimensions: 46.9mm x 48.6mm x 4.1mm; 42g.
Overall diameter: 14cm (projected using rim chart); approx.12% remaining.
2.
Sub-triangular rim fragment with curved rectangular section. Plain rim. Breaks to two sides.
Shiny silvery patina with patchy green corrosion.
Dimensions: 44.5mm x 42.8mm x 3.7mm; 28.2g.
Overall di…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D43F2B
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin-alloy (pewter) spoon of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1650 - 1750. Only the bowl remains which is sub-ovate with a thin curved profile. A break is present at the narrow end where the handle has been lost. The break is worn. To the reverse, a raised ridge, or "rat's tail", is present where the stem would have joined the bowl. This was popular in spoon design during the Post-Medieval period, and strengthened the joint, supporting the bowl.
The metal has a shiny grey patina with patchy green corrosion and is worn. The object is 47.7mm long, 39.7mm wide, 1mm thick and weig…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-14BA7D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tin-alloy cufflink of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1725 - 1800. The cufflink comprises two circular discs, recessed to the reverse and decorated on the front with a Tudor-style rose.
A single silver loop is present on the reverse of each disc with a single elongated link connecting the two.
Similar cuff link elements in tin-alloy and silver have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For example see finds: WMID-F97DF7, LON-328274, IOW-942384, SUSS-F91492 and WILT-323F27.
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-599891
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin-alloy cuff link element of post-medieval date. The remaining element of the cuff link is a button fastener representing one half of a pair. It is circular with flared edges and a rectangular loop to the reverse. The front face is decorated with the stamped design of a crowned heart with crossed arrows behind.
Cufflinks and buttons with this design of a crowned heart pierced by two arrows are considered to have originally been produced to commemorate the marriage of Charles II to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, but continued to be used as a general symbol of love a…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-EB3A31
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tombac buckle of Post-Medieval date. Roughly one third of the buckle remains. The remaining portion is part of one loop of a probable double looped sub-rectangular buckle. The interior edge is slightly convex and a lozenge moulding is present on the longest side. Both sides of the buckle terminate in worn breaks.
The metal has a matt grey patina and survives in good condition. The buckle is 37.7mm long, 10.1mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 5.1g.
Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead, p.103 and are dated to circa AD 1660 - 1720. A parallel has also been recorded o…
Created on: Friday 4th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 10th October 2013
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