Record ID: OXON-AB1381
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable seventeenth century date. The arrow-shaped fitting has a bilobed back terminal and collared front terminal. There are traces of gilding. The front is bevelled and the back is flat. On the back are the remains of two integrally cast rivets.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2019
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Record ID: OXON-B4E9C6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or decorative mount of post-medieval date (c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1800). The mount is roughly square in plan with rounded corners, a raised central knop ans stems between each of the four corner lobes. There is a circular aperture within each lobe. On the reverse of the mount are two integrslly cast spikes for insertion into a leather strap - one is incomplete. This decorative strap fitting is similar to one illustrated in 'Detector Finds' (Bailey 1995, 87 no 10). It is believed to be 17th century in date and used to decorate horse harness straps.
Created on: Sunday 13th January 2019
Last updated: Sunday 13th January 2019
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Record ID: OXON-132EA8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of post-medieval date. The fitting is lozenge-shaped in plan with a raised moulding of a cherub's face in the centre. Around the outer edges of the fitting is moulded scrolling designs. On the reverse are the remains of a square sectioned shank. The style of decoration is characteristic of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and similar cherubs are often seen on gravestones of this period.
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2018
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Record ID: OXON-00B4C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post-medieval copper-alloy strap fitting from a sword belt hanger, dating to the period c.AD 1500 to 1650.The plate is sub-triangular in plan with a trifoliate terminal and decorated with moulded foliate decoration.There is a forward-facing globular-ended hook.There are two rivet holes, both of which retain the iron rivets. Originally this object would have been one of three similar plates, which would have hung from a mount.See Read 2008, 220 No. 793 for a reconstructed example.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
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Record ID: OXON-8E9604
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt; a fitting or scabbard hanger dating from the Post-medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1700. The fitting is a sub rectangular plate which has a trilobed terminal at each end and bi-concave long sides. Three loops descend from one long edge of the plate, one of which retains a separate penannular ring. The plate has a rivet hole in the centre and one in the middle of each terminal (one now broken). Engraved floral and foliage decoration covers the face of the object. Compare SWYOR-ECB357.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
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Record ID: OXON-465003
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting of post-medieval date. The fitting has been cast in one piece and has a trilobed openwork body in the form of a trefoil with central heartshaped motif. There is a rounded but elongated attachment knop at one end and a rear-facingclose butted blunt hook at the other. Between the main body of the fitting and the hook is a triangluar section through which is a rivet. The object is of copper alloy but is stained to an iron colour. This fitting is probably part of a composite hanging set, possibly for a sword belt, baldrick or horse harness (Read …
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
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Record ID: BERK-9FD25B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn cast copper-alloy post-medieval strap fitting (belt mount) dating from c. AD 1500-1700. The copper alloy strap fitting is a simplistic acorn design. It is sub-oval in plan with one terminal having an integral knop. Bisecting the two halves is a linear groove. The reverse has two circular sectioned integral studs, both of which are incomplete. These studs would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place.
Created on: Sunday 8th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
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Record ID: BERK-0FEBAF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy lozenge-shaped strap fitting or belt mount of early post-medieval date. The fitting has moulded decoration comprosing a pellet border arounf the external edge and a raised central knop or boss. Between the two are radiating lines creating a floral effect. Possible traces of a white-metal coating remain. On the reverse is an integrally cast shank that tapers to a sharp point and is now bent over to one side - this would have secured the fitting to a leather strap or belt. c. 17th century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
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Record ID: BERK-0F9DB9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy assymetrical strap mount of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1600-1800). The fitting is broadly kite-shaped in plan with a fluted lobed upper terminal above a horizontal bar, while below, the mount's frame tapers with inwardly-curved sides, a collar and an expanded triangular foot with additional raised triangular moulding within. The reverse of the mount has five attachment prongs; one at the top, two at either end of the central bar, one at the foot and a larger prong in the centre. This central prong is curved over and still holds a leather fragment in p…
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
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Record ID: BERK-FD24A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn cast copper alloy decorative belt mount of early post-medieval date.The mount is elongated pointed-oval in shape with rounded knops at either end, possibly in imitation of an acorn. The fitting has a slightly domed upper side and hollow underside; at either end of the mount on the underside are two integrally cast spikes that would have been inserted through the leather strap then folded over to secure the mount in place. This technique of attachment to the strap is common on early post-medieval mounts, and acorns appear frequently. Compare IOW-ADA622. This s…
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
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Record ID: BERK-FD1100
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting of early Post Medieval date. The strap fitting is an elongated heart shaped in plan with two integrally cast spikes on the reverse which are now bent over where they would have secured the fitting to a leather strap. The strap fitting has been decorated with a white-metal coating on the face while the underside is plain and undecorated. This strap fitting dates to the period c. AD 1450 to 1650. See SF4620 and SWYOR-3B539B on this database for comparison.
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
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Record ID: BERK-F66B66
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount in the form of a stylised acorn, dating to the Post Medieval period. The front of the mount is convex, and the reverse concave. The large acorn has moulded nut and shell or cup elements with a forked rectangular lug at the base and knop at the opposing end. The cup section has been cross hatched and the internal triangular elements alternate between plain and those with a central circular indentation. The top half of the mount has been decorated with raised lines at the top of the nut while two scrolled arms may have been…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2018
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Record ID: BERK-43B123
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy decorative strap mount with two complete attachment spikes on the reverse. The mount is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with crescentic indents down the long edges and sub-angular terminal ends. The upper face of the fitting is decorated with a border of punched annulets which form a panel within which are several stamped crescent motifs seperated by single annulets. A large number of similar strap fittings are recorded on this database. For example a strap fitting of similar form but with differing decoration was found in Moulsford, Oxfordshire…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: BERK-5CE626
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of post-medieval date. The strap fitting is in the form of a bar mount, with waisted centre and oval ends terminating in sub-rectangular knops. On there reverse are the remains of the two integrally cast attachment shanks, one bent over, the other mostly missing. Similar strap fittings are dating from c. AD 1500-1700.
Created on: Friday 10th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: BERK-FB43B6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting/sword belt fitting. The plate is triangular in plan with a concave underside. The top edge has a V-shape notch in the centre, the side taped down to the penannular rolled hook that holds a copper alloy ring. There are two rivet holes on the plate. Two close parallels for this object are noted in Margeson 1993 'Norwich Households: Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78'. 38, refs: 257-258. These objects are dated to the 16th or 17th centuries and Margeson notes that they were probably associated with swor…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2017
Last updated: Sunday 8th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-0CA8B2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of post-medieval date. The strap fitting has a bulbous centre with waisted trefoil (fleur-de-lys) terminals at either end. No trace of gilding survives on the upper surface of the fitting. The reverse retains two integrally cast attachment spikes, which would have secured the fitting to a leather strap. This type of strap fitting dates from c. AD 1500-1700.
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2017
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Record ID: BERK-F76AD1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt decoration) of post-medieval date. The fitting is in the form of a fleur-de-lys with two openwork leaf-loops at the base. On the reverse are two integrally cast attachment spikes to secure the fitting to a leather strap. Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (2005) comments that when they were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into the 18th century. The mount dates to the later 16th or 17th century. Many identical mounts are recorded on the PAS database (for…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2017
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Record ID: BERK-F0B477
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500-1800). The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the attachment loop. A rectangular plate of asheet copper alloy has a separate hook attached to it by way of a copper alloy rivet. This, along with two rivets at the opposing end of the plate would have helped secure a leather strap in place. The front of the plate is decorated with moulded cinque- and sex-foil designs. Through the hook remains a small looped fitting or buckle. It has a large oval loop wi…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
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Record ID: BERK-1B6E1E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hooked plate sword belt strap fitting, dating to the Post Medieval period. The hooked plate is sub triangular in plan, with a hook with a globular terminal at one end. The opposing end has a rounded terminal through which is a hole to secure it to the strap with a rivet. The plate is ornately shaped with lobed edges and is decorated with scrolls. A rectangular panel has the letters IHS in raised mouldings, for Iesus Hominum Salvator while below this is a triangular device possibly comprising three nails, for the three nails of the Holy Cross. There is a …
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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Record ID: BERK-644573
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount dating to the post-medieval period (C. AD 1500-1700). The strap fitting is in the form of a simplistic acorn or possibly a flower head with two integral leaves. The acorn or flower head is sub-circular in plan with central knop, with the lower half of the head being obscured by two pointed oval leaves. There is a short length of the plant 'stem' projecting from beneath the two leaves. Small flecks of gilding indicate that originally the whole upper surface of the mount would have been gilded. The reverse has two circular section…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2017
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