Record ID: BH-5185C5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy probable strap fitting, likely dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description:  the object is formed of a single plate, that is broadly an elongated lozenge in plan and trapeziodal in cross-section.  On the front face, the edges of the object are bevelled.  The main section is lonzenge-shaped with a central, circular perforation.  The apex of the main section terminates in a molded tri-lobe. The base of the lozenge extends into a rectangular section, which tapers towards a broken, slightly fo…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-220295
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD.1558-1603), dating to AD.1583-1603.  Third issue coinage.  Tower of London Mint. North (1991), pg. 137, no. 2016.  
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-20DF1B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete 4-disc lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.   Disc 1 is decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: ANNA. - REGINA.  The disc is missing a small portion of the lower left flan edge.  On the reverse of disc …
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-206E81
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.  Disc 1 is incomplete and decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: MAG . BRI[...].  Disc 2 is decorated with a central fleur-de-lis within a moulded circumventing boarder and an…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C4783C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast pewter buckle, dating to Post Medieval period (c.AD 1720-1790). Description: In plan, the buckle frame is a convex rectangle with angled corners, forming a sub-octagonal shape; in cross-section the frame is sub-oval.  The frame is drilled for a separate spindle, which is retained.  The frame is decorated with a moulded oval above each end of spindle.  On either side of the oval curvilinear decoration extends to the start each angled corner.   The edges of the angled and short side are decorated with a single g…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C1907A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead biface token dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1600-1800). Obverse: six-foil (petal-like foils reaching the rim) around a central pellet; pellet in each foil.  Reverse: chequered field, pellet at centre. Powell hybrid type 1/7 (Symbolic petalled flower/hatching or grid).  Comparable to Mitchener & Skinner (1983), p.163, plate 22, nos. 47 & 48.
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-B3DDEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD.1558-1603), dating to AD.1560-1561. First issue coinage, martlet initial mark.  Tower of London Mint. North (1991), pg. 133, no. 1986. 
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-89B707
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead powder measure, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). Description: The measure is cylindrical with a closed base and open top. It retains two complete sub-circular attachment loops at the base, one at each short end.  Above one of the loops, there is a small oblique tear in the wall of the measure.  Vertical moulding seams are visible in the centre of each long side wall. It is a light grey colour with a cream-buff patina. Measurements (mm): height 16.20, base width 16.83, base length 27.46 (in…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-86D7D5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Nuremberg 'Rose/orb' jetton of uncertain issued but probably dating to the Post-Medieval period, c.AD 1490-1600. Obverse: three crowns, alternately with three Lis, arranged centrifugally. Obverse inscription: * (R)OV(LX)[...](I)N BHRG. Reverse: imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty, within a double stranded tressure. Reverse inscription: *(R)[...]SGT. Possibly fictious legends akin to: CAM-697011, SF-875233, SF-9DC85B.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-86513D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, copper-alloy Rose farthing of Charles I (AD1625-1649), dating to AD 1636-1644. Rose Type 2. Crescent initial mark on reverse.  The coin as a small rectangular perforation (either through wear or piercing) that goes through the 'L' of CAROLV on the obverse and the 'X' of REX on the reverse. North (1991), p.165, no.2291.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4D4AF1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap fitting dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description: The object is formed of a broadly oval plate, which can be divided into three sections: a triangular terminal with a knopped collar projecting from either side of its base; a central oval section and a rounded end terminal.  The plate is rectangular in cross-section. On the reverse are two rectangular cross-sectioned projections (spikes): one on the reverse of the rounded section (curving outwards towards the short end); the remains…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4BC5B2
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jew's Harp, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1900). Description: The harp consists of a rounded head, which is wider than the remains of the two arms that extend from the base of the head.  Both the head and the arms are lozenge-shaped in cross-section.  The rabbet (notch) is situated on the front face of the head, at its apex and contains the remains of an iron tongue.   Dimensions (mm): total length 31.01, width: 23.44, width at top of arms: 13.00, thickness of head: 6.76, thickness of arm…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-E4B506
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to AD 1625-1649.  The outer edges of the flan are worn. Unclear initial mark. Tower mint. North (1991), p.162, no.2263. 
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-DC9763
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy jeyhole moutn of Post Medieval date. Description: In plan, the object is comprised of a plate of sheet copper-alloy that is broadly shaped like half of an octagon and is rectangular in cross-section, with slightly bevelled edges.  The top side of the object appears to be broken at the centre and the adjacent two sides are formed of two concave scallops.  The bottom edge starts with a concave scallop on ether side, which connects to a U-shaped slot in the plate.  The plate is undecorated, red-br…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-1D7DD3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast silver buckle, probably a stock buckle, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD.1720-1790). The fragment is from the centre edge of the buckle's frame. It is rectangular in plan and broadly rectangular in cross-section. The centre is enlarged to house the spindle hole. A small portion of cylindrical spindle survives one one side within the hole. The frame is light grey in colour. Comparable to Whitehead (1996:125), no.781 and SUSS-6E4A87, DENO-7FE57F. Dimensions (mm): length 15.74, width 3.54, thickness 1.…
Created on: Sunday 20th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
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Record ID: BH-11B54B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval silver half groat of James I (AD.1603-1625), dating to AD.1604-1619.  Second coinage.  Tower of London Mint. North (1991), pg. 146, no. 2104. 
Created on: Saturday 19th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-115567
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval silver three-halfpence of Elizabeth I (AD.1558-1603), dating to AD.1561-1582 (possibly AD 1565 or 1568 but unclear).  Second issue coinage.  Tower of London Mint. North (1991), pg. 135, no. 2000. 
Created on: Saturday 19th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-FAC70B
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy harness fitting/strap distributor dating to the Post-Medieval to Modern period (c.AD 1500-1800). Description: The object is formed of a complete loop and another broken loop cast from a single piece.  The larger loop is sub-oval in shape and oval in cross-section. At one end the loop attaches to the wider end of an integral drop-shaped element. Expanding from the narrow apex of the element and set at right angles to the first loop is a second smaller loop.  This loop is circular in cross-section and incomplete, retaini…
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: BH-FA64DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, possibly from a finger ring or a bracelet and probably dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description: The object is lozenge-shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section.  The apexs of the lozenge are broken.  The front of the object is deocrated with two parallel, curvilinear rows of short oblique incised lines, creating a wave-like design. The reverse is undecorated.  A possible suggestion is that this object is the flatterned bezel of a ring. It is similar in form and dimensions to other examples…
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: BH-DEBDC1
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clay smoking pipe dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1600-1900). Description: the object comprises part of the cylindrical stem with a circular perforation and rear part of the bowl.  The pipe is decorated with a moulded hunting scene: at the rear of the bowl the trunk of a tree with two curved branches expands up the side from the stem.  To the left of the tree is male figure aiming a gun (musket or shot gun-like) to the right of the tree at an animal on the ground.  Only part of the animal is visible but…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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