Record ID: LVPL-72C81F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1720-1800). The buckle has an oval-shaped frame that is moulded to present repeating sub-triangular projections positioned at an equal distance apart. An incomplete integral dropped bar crosses the centre. The frame ia undecorated and has a mottled dark brown and green patina, Dimensions: Length 31.8mm; width 24.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 4.34g 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DFB778
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1350-1450). The buckle consists of a double-looped frame that is presented as a large oval loop and a smaller rectangular loop. Both loops are largely undecorated with patches of filing lines visible. The central that separates the two loops presents a constriction in the centre around which is wound a pin. The pin is copper alloy and is wrapped once around the bar, the wrapped portion is flat and rectangular in form, the main body changes to have a circular section and the tip is flattened and shaped into a point. The…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7604BF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The object consists of one side of the buckle frame only. It is sub-rectangular in form and section. At the middle, the thickness swells and perforation channels through the centre to accommodate the missing separate spindle. The suface and breaks are worn and abraded and no decoration is visible. The object has a light green patina. Dimensions: Length 26.1mm; width 6.9mm; thickness 5.4mm; weight 3.46g Buckles with separate spindles are illustrated in Whitehesd (2003) and typically date from 1660 …
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CB843D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast tinned copper alloy double-loop buckle , dating to the AD 18th century (from Whitehead 2003). A rectangular frame with a cast tube down the centre with two fixed, spiked tongues. No decoration. According to Whitehead (2003), this type of buckle would have been used for boots or garters.  Length 19.0mm, Width 16.7mm, Thickness 2.9mm, Weight 1.97g. Similar examples can be seen in LVPL-0CA787 and LVPL-99B613.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CB22EE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single-loop oval buckle, probably dating to the 14-15th centuries AD. The frame has an oval central hole with a small decorative protusion on the outside edge. The bar has two trapezoidal pointed pin rests and narrows at the pin slot. The open loop pin was found with the buckle; however, it is completely detached from it. The pin shaft is worn on one side, possibly from use. No decoration on either the front or back faces. The surface has a light grey patina.  Height 19.7mm, Width 20.3mm, Thickness 3.3mm, Weight 2.48g. Pin Height 4.7mm…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-33CD8A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The buckle is quatrefoil in shape with an openwork frame consisting of circular apertures. The separately attached spindle survives with an incomplete iron tongue. The frame has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 32.9mm; width 27.4mm; thickness 2.4mm; weight 7.52g A similar buckle is illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 99) no.623 which is dated to 1660-1720.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-238218
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped annular buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval date c. AD 1350 -1650. The buckle consists of a sub-circular double looped frame with a narrow strap bar. The frame is circular in section, with smooth edges. The strap bar is slightly corroded, and the pin is missing. The buckle has a brown / green coloured patina.  Whitehead (2003) depicts similar buckles on page 44. He dates cast copper-alloy double loop annular buckles to AD 1350 - AD 1650. Dimensions: Diameter 15.0mm, Thickness 2.7mm, Weight 1.03g.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0FB171
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A cast, copper alloy, double loop oval buckle, dating to the post medieval period (c.1550 - 1650). There is some moulded decoration on both pin rests, and possibly on the loops although this is worn / corroded. The pin is missing. The buckle has a light brown / green patina. Similarly formed buckles can be found in Whitehead (2003), see various example on p.61.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0F78AE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.1500-1650). It is D-shaped in form with concave sides, and a rounded front with a single lobed knop. The knop has a groove in the centre for the pin rest. The pin is missing. The object is undecorated and a dark green patina. See Whitehead (2003: 28) No. 145 for a similar shape.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0F1CA2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The object is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame has a moulded decoration comprising of pairs of scrolls flanking each side of the spindle holes. Each scroll has a tail that borders the inner edge of the frame. The object has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 33.6mm; width 21.5mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 6.66g Comparative buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2001: 98), see nos. 610-11 which are dated to 1660-1720.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0EFA3A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy boot or garter buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1720-1790). The object is sub-rectangular in shape and has a central drilled frame, to which a separate spindle is attached. A chape with two spiked tongues is present around the spindle. One of the spikes has been bent over, in the plane of the buckle. The word 'SWORD' is stamped or marked on to one long end of the frame, with the word 'MAKE' on the opposing side. An incised depiction of two, thin, crossed swords is present on the spindle bar. The buckle has a …
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-6715EC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720) The fragment is of one of the curved ends and presents a socket for the attachment of the separate spindle. The face is decorated with a moulded foliate design and the reverse is plain. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 31mm; width 23mm; thickness 2.7mm; weight 4.29g Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 98-9).
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5829E9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single looped buckle dating to the Medieval period (c.AD 1350-1400). The buckle has an oval frame and an offset and narrow bar with a roller that still rotates on the bar. Only part of the frame remains but the bar and roller are present. The object has a dark green/brown patina.  Similar examples can be seen in Egan and Pritchard (1991:73) No.298 appearing the most similar which is dated to c.AD 1350-1400
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-57DB56
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped buckle dating to the Medieval period c.1350-1400. The frame is sub-rectangular with expanded outer edges and a notch for the pin. Part of the pin remains including the loop to connect it to the frame and a small part of the pin itself. The object has an overal green/brown patina.  A similar buckle can be seen in Whitehead (2003: 27) No 138. 
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-57AFB8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy spectacle buckle dating to the Medieval- Post-Medieval period AD 1350-1650. The buckle is double looped with an oval shaped frame with a bevelled outer edge. A similar buckle can be seen in Whitehead (2004:53) No.300 which dates to c. AD 1350-1650. The object has an overall dark green/brown patina. The front face is rounded and the back face is flat with a brown worn patina in comparison to the green of the front. 
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-577E0A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single loop buckle dating to the Medieval period c. AD 1250-1400. The buckle is sub-triangular with a narrowed and offset strap bar and ornate outer edge with a moulded trefoil shaped front of the frame. The buckle has a dark brown patina with patches of light green due to copper corrosion. The front face is rounded and the back face is flattened with greater wear.  Similar buckles can be seen in Whitehead (2003:24) Nos.107, 108 and 109 with a Medieval date. 
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DFFC7E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The buckle is quatrefoil in shape with an openwork frame consisting of circular apertures. The separately attached spindle is missing. The frame has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 33.1mm; width 28.1mm; thickness 2.5mm; weight 6.79g A similar buckle is illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 99) no.623 which is dated to 1660-1720.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-79A5B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double loop buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1450-1600). The buckle consists of two oval loops with a straight pin bar through the centre. Both loops are decorated with a scalloped edge and equally spaced double mouldings. Around the central bar is a copper alloy pin that is wrapped once around the bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 27mm; width 23.4mm; thickness 2mm; weight 5.11g Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 60), see nos. 352-357
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-57D467
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date (c.AD 1600-1720). The double loop sub-oval buckle is missing the pin and bar. The inside and outside edges are slightly convex. The top and bottom edges are decorated; however, the buckle heavily worn and thus no detail remains. The reverse is undecorated. Similar but not exact examples can be found in Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, 70-71). Dimensions: Length 35.0mm, Width 21.0mm, Thickness 3.7mm, Weight 3.07g
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-1D1C2D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1720). The buckle has a double loop, sub-annular (oval) frame. Through the centre is the icomplete, integral pin bar; the pin is missing. The frame is decorated with diagonally curved lines; the surface is worn which ibscures the details. It has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 30.1mm; width 22.8mm; thickness 1.6mm; weight 3.95g Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 48-9), see nos. 278-286.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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