Record ID: DUR-AC5CD9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy decorated handle, probably dating to the later Post-medieval period (c.AD1800-1900). However, there is a possibility the object may be earlier. The object is subrectangular in form, tapering in towards the middle, and out again towards the base. The upper face, or front, is decorated with a series of five panels: the upper most (and largest) contains a single 'daisy-like' flower, with 14 petals radiating around a central disc (or stigma); the middle and lower smaller panels are similarly decorated with smaller flowers of nine petals. Separating the flo…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-884494
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy blunt hooked post medieval dress fastener (c.AD1550-1650) Class: Read Class A, Type 2 The object is roughly triangular in form, with perforations at the upper edge adjacent to the projecting band, the end of which would have formed the hook, but is now broken. the lower apex of the triangle has a small, trailing projection, forming the remains of the third perforation. The object appears undecorated on both faces, but is rather corroded. 35.00 mm (l) x 22.29mm (w) x 3.41 mm (h). 1.48 mm metal thickness. 4.1 g. As Read (2008), 171, number…
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
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Record ID: DUR-7B6086
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy struck Zeeland duit coin of date 1777 - 1792. The obverse features the inscription (star) A (star) ZELAN/DIA/ over three rows, all surrounded by a wide border of draperies. The year is illegible The reverse depicts a crown over a shield-like border surrounding waves in lower portion with upper portion indistict - but very probably a rampant lion emerging out of water. The legend is illegible. Diameter 21.39, thickness: 0.74. Weight 1.7g
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-B23402
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or sword belt hangar, in the form of an asymmetrical double looped plate, dating to the post-medieval period, (c.AD 1500-1600). The object is comprised of an irregular asymmetrical plate with two (of three) remaining integral basal loops. The left loop retains its circular suspension-eye, and appears broken at the base; the latter is missing from the central loop. The fitting has been broken to the right of the central rivet hole, thus the right loop, and right rivet hole, are missing. There is also evidence of damage to the fitting in …
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Record ID: DUR-9A7F0B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but misshapen, cast copper alloy finger ring of probable post-medieval date. The bezel is shield-shaped and has been soldered to the band. A join is visible at the solder point on the rear of the bezel, indicating the band was cast and folded to form the (now misshapen) hoop. Some patches of gilding remain on the surface of the finger ring, particularly in the vicinity of the bezel. The metal has a mid brown patina, with patches of active green copper corrosion evident. The finger ring measures 24.72mm long, 15.41mm wide, and 3.3g. The band is 5.49mm wide and 1.3m…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
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