Record ID: BM-A72F51
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible pencil of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1800. The object is circular in section with parallel sides tapering to a blunted point at one end.  The metal has a light grey/white patina and is pitted.  Measurements: Length: 44.45 mm; Width: 9.53 mm; Thickness: 5.33 mm; Weight: 11.38 g A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead is rarely used for objects that appear to be conventional st…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
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Record ID: CORN-CB115D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post medieval copper-alloy finger-ring (c. 1500-c. 1700). The hoop is circular with a D- shaped cross section. The square bezel is deep and the setting is missing. Either side of the square bezel are smaller, circular bezels which are also missing their settings. Decoration at the shoulders is in the form of a three incised lines. The inside of the hoop is flat and plain and it has an internal diameter of 17.28mm. This finger-ring is partially corroded and has a dark green patina.  Measurements: Height: 22.1 mm; Diameter: 20.51 mm; Thickne…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-CAB73B
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular domed mount made from iron, probably a bridle boss dating to c. AD1350 -1850  The mount is circular in form and measures 67.41mm in diameter. It has a central dome which measures 37.96mm in diameter and is 11.37mm tall. Around the dome there are three evenly spaced but rather large and crudely made iron rivets. . On the reverse, corroded iron spreads from the rivets across the centre which makes the reverse now flat.  Measurements: Height: 24.42 mm; Weight: 145.68 g; Diameter: 67.41 mm There are several similar b…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C96209
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1700. The fragment is most likely from a large cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet.  It is broadly sub-trapezoidal in plan with a sub-rectangular section of rim remaining on both sides. The fragment is sub-rectangular in cross section. There is a slight internal overhang on the inner surface of the vessel wall. The breaks on the edges are old and worn.  The fragment is patinated grey-black in colour with small patches of green and there is some ev…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C94B7D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy vessel leg, probably from a cauldron, posnet or skillet, of Post-Medieval date. The pot leg is broadly rectangular in plan and triangular in cross section with a moulded transverse collar close to the upper terminal. The upper edge is broken where it has been severed from the rest of the leg. Below the collar the foot widens out at the base. There are a few small patches of black organic material still adhering to the surface of the leg, which was burnt on when the skillet was standing near the fire. The rear surface is flat. Measurements:&nb…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C93D45
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nail of uncertain date but probably Post medieval, c.1500- 1800 The nail has a sub-circular head with a 6.62mm square cross-section shaft that gently tapers down to a rectangular cross-sectioned flattened point. Now slightly bent, the surface displays a patchy green/brown patina. Measurements: Diameter: 25.29mm; Length, 50.09mm; Weight: 11.25g
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C8A11C
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy saddle pommel dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1700). The object comprises one half of a hollow dome. It is semi-circular in shape and curved to form one half of the dome, with a wing with a double rivet hole extending from the base. The outer face is decorated with series of thick and thin grooves radiating from the top of the dome and running the length of the object. A U-shaped cut-away is apparent above the wing. The object has a light green patina.  Measurements: Length: 60.87 mm…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C82E22
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy apothecary's weight of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1800. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section and is engraved on both sides with the traditional symbol for the apothecary's unit of measure 2 drachms. The symbol can be described in its basic form as 3y. An umlaut is present over the y. The metal has a dark reddish-brown patina and is worn. Biggs (1994, p.9) discuses such weights stating that apothecaries broke away from the Grocers Company in 1617 and were granted a Royal Charter. They subsequently used a weight system which was …
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C7D5FC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy cooking vessel foot (or pot leg) of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1700). It is broadly trapezoidal in shape with three longitudinal ridges cast in high relief in the centre of the outer face. The pot leg is patinated green with some evidence of black, organic matter adhered to the surface, which was burnt on when the skillet was standing near the fire. The rear surface is flat. Measurements: Height: 30.57 mm; Width: 55.6 mm; Thickness: 33.48 mm; Weight: 138…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C7BCBB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1720. The buckle is a double looped sub-oval shape with trilobed trefoil knops on the outer edge of each loop, each with an engraved rosette. The strap bar is narrowed with trefoil mouldings to the centre of trefoil sides at either end. The pin is missing and there is iron corrosion around the centre of the strap bar indicating that the pin was made of iron. The metal has a light green patina and is worn.  Measurements: Length: 45.56 mm; Width: 25.76 mm; Thickness: 2.23 m…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-A035E1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead 'Dandy' button dating from the Post-Medieval period AD 1700 - 1800.  The front of the button has surface decoration of a concentric annulate design, of alternating silver and gilt surface coating.  There are no traces remaining of the silver on the reverse and is undecorated apart from the mark of the missing suspension loop.  Measurements: Diameter, 23.64mm; Thickness, 5.77mm ;Weight, 5.73g
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-9F8B91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight issued in the reign Queen Anne (1702-1707). The weight is disc shape with a raised rim that is bevelled on the inside. The surface is slightly concave and has a series of finely turned concentric grooves. There are three stamp marks on this face: a sword at 1 o’clock, representing the sword of St. Paul for the City of London, a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights) at 6 o’clock, and a crowned ‘A’ (royal cypher) at 9 o’clock, probably for Anne. The reverse face is flat. The entire object …
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-38D886
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead artefact, probably a funery monument or church fitting dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The object is comprised of a male torso and the top part of the leg. It is likely to be the body of Jesus Christ crucified. The torso tapers to the waist, and has worn relief decoration of nipples, ribs and navel. Below, the hips are covered with a bulky loincloth which also covers the top part of the legs. The legs are short and break just below the knees. The object is concave and is undecorated on the reverse.  Measurements: Length: 106.59 mm;…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-37638E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post Medieval copper alloy farthing of Charles II (1660-1685), milled issue, dated 1675. As Spink 3394. Measurements: Weight: 5.81 g; Diameter: 22.8 mm
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-373A8D
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post medieval silver thimble dating c. 1750-1900. The thimble is conical with a rounded top. It has mechanically knurled circular pits on the sides and below these it is decorated with two bands running around the circumference, a series of hashed lines followed by a large gap before another series of hashed lines which run around the circumference.  Measurements: Height: 15.39 mm; Width: 13.17 mm; Weight: 1.08 g Similar examples can be seen in Read (2018:72) fig. 34 which are dated from the mid 18th - 19th centuries. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-23296A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1650-1720). The object is a sub-annular shoe or knee buckle with a tinned frame and drilled frame for a separate strap bar, now missing. Iron corrosion around this area suggests the strap bar was made of iron. The frame is undecorated and has moulded knops a either side of the strap bar. The pin is missing and the chape has now bceome detached from the frame (not photographed).  Similar buckles can be seen in Whitehead (2003: 98).  Measurements: Thickness: 4.1 mm; Weight: 3.75&nb…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-21EB59
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy vessel rim sherd, probably from a cauldron, dating to c1300 and c1750 AD. A small hole below the rim has been plugged with a rolled rivet. Its purpose is unclear, but it may be a repair or where a mount was attached. There is also a perforation in the vessel which looks drilled. It is unclear if this was also meant to be plugged.  Measurements: Length: 31.22 mm; Width: 42.61 mm; Thickness: 4 mm; Weight: 25.58 g
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-79B419
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy button of post-Medieval date, c. AD 1600 - 1700. The button is discoidal with a convex front and concave back. It has an integrally cast and drilled rectangular loop set centrally on the back. The front bears the incised motif of a six-pointed star with a series of small circles in its centre. The star is bordered with small circles all away around the circumfrance of the button. In each angle between the star and the border are larger crescents.  Measurements: Diameter: 24.26 mm; Height (including shank): 8.4 mm; Thickness:…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: CORN-797F07
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1800). It is roughly trapezoidal in plan. There is a suspension loop with a circular perforation at the apex. The weight is patinated light creamy white in colour with worn, pitted surface. The pitted, more recessed areas are patinated orange-brown in colour. In addition to pitting there are also one fairly deep linear groove on one wide face which is most likely caused by damage to the object while in use or possibly by agricultural equipment after deposition.&n…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-78E82F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1650. The buckle is a double looped oval with a recessed bar, angled frame and expanded triangular terminals to each outer edge. Lobed knops are present to either end of the bar. The pin is missing.  The metal has a dark green patina and is worn Measurements: Length: 44.9 mm; Width: 27.44 mm; Thickness: 3.04 mm; Weight: 6.59 g A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.55, no.314 and is dated to circa AD 1500 - 1650. Ref: Whitehead, R. (…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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