Record ID: NARC-803EA1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment copper alloy Acorn Mount of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is styled in an acorn pattern. The object is composed of the rounded bottom half and is decorated with a cross-hatched pattern that form the cup of the acorn, the upper end lower ends both terminate in old, abraded breaks. The reverse retains one, recurved, circular sectioned lug. Length: 19.13mm, Width: 19.45mm, Thickness: 1.17mm, Weight: 2.0g. The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Complete examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NARC-E25BF…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-803335
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Crotal bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is composed of approximately 1/4 of the lower hemisphere of the bell. There is a section of raised circumferential mid-rib retained in the upper portion of the fragment. The bell is of single cast form. The retained lower portion is decorated with a semi-circular boarder around initials, now illegible. Length: 20.15mm, Width: 25.26mm, Thickness (body): 1.73mm, Weight: 5.3g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-801A53
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1620-1680). The object is one loop of a double loop trapezoidal buckle with elaborate moulded decoration consisting of large recurved lobed protrusions either side of projecting lozenge knop. The second loop and wire pin are missing due to old, abraded breaks. Length: 18.94mm, Width: 26.32mm, Thickness: 2.20mm, Weight: 2.3g The metal is green/brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Whitehead, P 85, No 536.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-800686
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1620-1680). The object is one loop of a double loop trapezoidal buckle with moulded decoration consisting of trefoil shaped end and lobed protrusions either end of the strap bar. The second loop and wire pin are missing due to old, abraded breaks. Length: 20.53mm, Width: 23.23mm, Thickness: 2.06mm, Weight: 2.5g The metal is green/brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Whitehead, P 84, No 523.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-6B1E71
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal and copper alloy Dandy/Tombac Button of Post-Medieval date (AD 1700-1800). The button has a tombac or white metal upper disc (an alloy of mostly copper and zinc with some other elements) giving a silvery appearance and copper alloy lower disc. The button is circular and flat with a soldered loop reverse. The upper surface of the object is decorated with an incised pattern composed of a central rosette, with circular boarder of pellets and a linear circular boarder around. Radiating around the inner circular boarder are incised repeating triangular points …
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-53B4B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Rose Farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Maltravers ‘ovals’. Crowned rose reverse. Unclear initial mark. Tower mint. AD 1634-1636. Diameter: 14.52mm, Thickness: 1.00mm, Weight: 0.7g As North Vol II, P 165, No 2289 The coin is missing portions of its outer flan
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-5340ED
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Finger Ring of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is composed of two strands of circular-sectioned wire, with a double looped knot as the bezel. Height: 24.27mm, Diameter: 22.37mm, Thickness (bezel): 3.56mm, Thickness (band): 1.42mm, Weight: 2.5g The metal is dark green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Simple wire rings are difficult to date, but those with double- or triple-strand hoops appear to be modern; compare silver examples YORYM-71CDE2,SWYOR-0B8449, LANCUM-55C5F6 and DENO-470362 copper-alloy…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-5330F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Finger Ring of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1750-1900). The object is composed of a shield shaped bezel with a central sub-circular aperture which would have accommodated a glass or gemstone fitting. The shoulders a sub-triangular with integral scrollwork decoration, the band narrows below the shoulders and is D shaped in section. there is a transverse break in the lower band. Height: 22.25mm, Width: 20.38mm, Thickness: 2.14mm, Weight: 4.3g The metal is dark brown in colour with areas of light green corrosion. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-00D4AD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Token of Post Medieval date (AD 1660). The object is a heart shaped half penny token. The obverse reads: WILL STEVEN OF BISTER, with three crowns in the central field, date below. The reverse reads within the central field: IN OXFORD SHEIRE HIS.HALF PENNY S//WE. Length: 20.57mm, Width: 18.67mm, Thickness: 0.74mm, Weight: 0.7g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E8295A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy 1 Öre of Gustav II Adolf of Sweden (AD 1611-1632). Crown above crossed arrows reverse. No mint mark. AD 1632 The coin is missing a minor portion of its outer flan between 8-9 O’clock. Diameter: 36.67mm, Thickness: 2.70mm, Weight: 19.7g Compare: https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=lot&sid=3204&lot=21 Obverse : [GV]S[A ADOLF D G] SVE:GOT:VAN:REX Crowned coat of Arms of the House of Vasa (Kingdom of Sweden) Reverse: MONETA CVPREA M D C  XXIX Crown above crossed arrows. Value, date in legend 1ORE/UTZ Die Axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-ACC45E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ball of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1900). The object is composed of a sphere of copper-alloy, with dark green glossy patina and minor surface pitting.  The object’s function is unclear but could be a Gaming Piece or Ball Bearing. Diameter: 25.38mm, Weight: 69.5g The metal is dark green with a smooth patina. Due to the lack wear marks, it seems more likely that this might be a Post-Medieval gaming piece.  Compare: BH-DBB686, NLM-56E8F6, SUR-2CE255 and SWYOR-CF23D7.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-982255
Object type: CHATELAINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite Chatelain of Post-Medieval date (AD 1650-1700). The object is composed of circular sectioned wire with three parts, a large hook for attachment to a belt; a chain of 'S' links; and a thick piece of wire with three looped ends. The hook is blunt and rear facing, and is flanked by short recurved loops. From the opposing end S link chains are partially retained on the two outer loops, with three additional pieces of wire found intertwined but not connected to the main body of the object. The central portion of the object is bound with thin…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-980004
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Finger Ring of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1600-1850). The object is composed of rectangular band which is D shaped in section. The object is undecorated and has a visible butt join, the form has been distorted with a contracted centre giving the band a figure of eight shape. Length: 31.57mm, Width: 9.24mm, Height: 5.75mm, Thickness: 1.54mm, Weight: 3.4g The metal is light green/brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: SUSS-A827F9, NLM-11A02D and NLM-BC2AD3. Possibly a…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97EE04
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is a double loop rectangular buckle with moulded decoration on the loops. The object has ovoid knops on each external corner of the frame and a bifid knop on the outer edge of each loop, flanking the strap bar. The wire pin is partial retained recurved around the strap bar, it tapers to an abraded break. Length: 31.22mm, Width: 27.96mm, Thickness: 1.95mm, Weight: 4.1g The metal is light green/brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Whitehead, P 79, No 488
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-31574F
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pocket (poke) Sundial of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a circular ring, with two drilled holes, which would have once housed a loop (now missing). A central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the ring, this has been perforated in two places with long slots. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which could have been aligned on the calibrated markings allowing the sun to proje…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-314855
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1650-1850). The object is composed of a sub-ovate and is circular in section. the lower end of the object is flattened, above which are two tapering outward projecting spurs.   Length: 44.94mm, Width: 56.93mm, Thickness: 4.74mm, Weight: 11.8g The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. 
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-312BFD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a double looped sub-rectangular frame with a lipped outer edges, contracted sides and knops flanking the narrowed strap bar and six grooves in the outer edges. The wire pin is missing. Length: 54.71mm, Width: 51.19mm, Thickness: 4.69mm, Weight: 16.7g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-310F9A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a double looped sub-rectangular frame with a lipped outer edge, contracted sides flanking the narrowed strap bar and three grooves in outer edge. The wire pin is retained, recurved and tapering around the strap bar. Length: 53.44mm, Width: 52.86mm, Thickness: 2.91mm, Weight: 20.0g The metal is brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F2854D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Crotal bell of a single cast form of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object comprises two hemispheres divided by a raised horizontal circumferential rib. There are two sound holes, one larger, one on either side of the integral rectangular suspension loop. The loop projects from the upper hemisphere. The lower hemisphere is composed of two circular sound holes close to the ridge between which is a rectangular sound slot. The lower hemisphere of the object is decorated with a radiating curvilinear ‘sunburst’ pattern. The iron pea is ret…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F24035
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1690-1720). The object is composed of one end and one partial side of a Sib-rectangular frame. The sides are concave with engraved three grooves in the end of the frame. Length: 20.74mm, Width: 35.63mm, Thickness: 2.87mm, Weight: 5.2g The frame retains white metal/tin coating.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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