Record ID: DOR-FAFD75
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A curvilinear copper-alloy coat hook or other furniture fitting, with a heron-like bird's head terminal. The attachment end is flared and rectangular with the remnants of an iron spike.Modern, 18th to 19th century. Fragments of such finds have in the past proved hard to identify, and so this example has been included on the database for illustrative purposes. See also SOM-6B52C5, NCL-775DF4, NMS-FA74E3 and NMS-558573.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
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Record ID: SOMDOR1611
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy object. Fragment of possible decorative MOUNT.Half of a probably sub-angular disc of lead alloy with cast decoration on one surface. The decoration appears to be an urn-like or baluster shape. The object has been cut in half. The back is undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR786
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of copper alloy mount of uncertain function. Possibly part of a keyhole escutcheon. Irregular curvilinear outline. Two attachment holes remain.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET TARRANT LAUNCESTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR406
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy zoomorphic furniture fitting. Part of tracery? Moulded form of eagle's head on curvilinear shaft with two hooked protrusions along back.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET WARMWELL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR335
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Claw and ball foot. Neo-classical. Possibly from a clock or small casket.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET OWERMOIGNE', grid reference and parish protected.