Record ID: PUBLIC-7E3134
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy anthropomorphic knife terminal. A knife stop or end-cap from a scale-tang knife. The figurative three dimensional end-cap is an anthropomorphic head on an oval cross-section plinth. The head is wearing a large pointed hood, suggestive of a cowl or hooded cloak worn by monks.  The long, thin face with pointed chin is looking up at an angle of approximately 45 degrees and has crudely engraved facial features. A long vertical ridge forms a nose, separating the two round recesses for eyes, one of which is higher than…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-09004D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal. A two part seal with decoration on both discs. On one face is a central cross or privy mark flanked by possible letters and some symbols; a six pointed star on the bottom right. On the other face are further indistinct markings in a pellet border. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1650 Dimensions: 18.15 mm x 2.61 mm Weight: 4.22 g This is similar to a number of items in Egan, G 1994 Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items in the British Museum, e.g. No. 208 (ibid p. 90 & p. 181 fig 30) which is dated to the 16th to early 17th centuries  
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-053E63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfpenny of William III (1694 - 1702) dating to 1695 - 1700.  Reference: Spink 2015 Nos. 3554 - 3556 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 27.53 mm Weight: 8.16 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0518F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1594 - 1596. Mint of London. Woolpack initial marks. Reference: North Volume 2, No. 2016 Date: Post Medieval Diameter:16.84 mm Weight: 0.84 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F3F5FB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy possible part of a knife bolster with an integral quillon.It has an oval-shaped body with a key-shaped aperture in the top and open at the bottom. The sides are straight and decorated on the long sides with two double diagonal lines of stamped triangles forming a truncated V-shape.Projection up and out from the narrow ends of the oval at the top are two arms of the integral quillon. They are trapeziodal in cross section and taper to stylised zoomorphic terminals. The terminals each have a two incised diagonal lines (perhaps the ears) forming a rea…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 17th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CDA553
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremburg jetton of Hans Krauwinkel II (AD1586-1635) Rose and Orb type dating to the period c.1586-1635. This is a  Rose/Orb type jetton, but too worn and corroded to distinguish any detail.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CCD456
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Group B, dating to AD 1631-1632. Rose initial mark. Tower mint under the crown. North (1991) Volume 2, p. 162, no.2250.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-217B7D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting. A belt mount with two integral attachment spikes at the rear, set on the long axis with one bent downwards and the other broken leaving just a stub. The mount has a central oval plate with a projection top and bottom. Both projections are in the form of a fleur-de-lys and possibly display some red enamel decoration. The oval plate is undecorated. The rear is flat and undecorated. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1700 Dimensions: 34.83 mm x 19.20 mm x 2.41 mm Weight: 6.25 g Reference: Brian Read ( Identifying Metal Artefac…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-201ED1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval (1550-1650) copper alloy buckle plate, consisting of the upper decorated half only. Originally the plate would have consisted of one copper-alloy sheet, cut and folded transversely at the centre. This example is broken in half at the point where it would have folded around the buckle frame leaving two undecorated tabs extending from the decorated plate (for a complete example see WMID-389B1E). The plate has incurved long edges and a tri-lobed short end opposite to the tabs. The plate is decorated on the front with foliate decoration in the form of a central …
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-FD6504
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by William Miinck at Blandford in Dorset, Williamson Dorset 18, dating to AD 1654. Ref.: Williamson (1967, 172). This is the original variety of token for William Minck, the subsequent issue reading WILLIAM MINCK IN around W.M. on the obverse and IN BLANDFORD around W.M. 1657. William Minck was Bailiff of the Borough of Blandford in 1657. There is also a record of him marrying Elizabeth Bull of Bridport on 20th July 1654. See the British Museum Collection for a similar 1654 token: token | British Museum
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FD1E08
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy 17th-century trade token halfpenny issued by Stephen Brassier at Wilton in Wiltshire, Williamson Wiltshire 268, dating to AD 1667.  Ref.: Williamson (1967, 1250). See British Museum collection for similar: token | British Museum
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D6E836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny or half groat of Charles I ( 1625 - 1649) dating to 1625 - 40. Very worn and pierced. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 14.20 mm Thicknes: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.33 g Axis: unknown
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D66A35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) dating to 1560 - 1582. Very worn. No visible mint mark. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 18.43 mm Thickness: 0.90 mm Weight: 1.18 g 
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A8FF3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary (1553-1558) dating to 1553 - 1554. Mint of London. Reference: North 1991, no.1960 Diameter: 24.65 mm Weight: 1.91 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A8D93C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part lead cloth seal ( possibly an alnage seal). One disc only remains with an integral circular sectioned rivet at the rear. On the face of the disc, within a wire circle are the numerals 1618 over the D. There is indistinct letter around the outside of the circle. Date:  Post Medieval - c. 1550 - 1600 Length: 19.74 mm Width: 19.33 mmm Thickness: 4.25 mm Weight: 3.72 g 
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A8A8D7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button dating to c.1650 - c.1750. The button is circular and D-shaped in cross section. The front face is decorated with a central pellet surrounded by six circumferential circular punches, forming a sexfoil flower. Incised triangles are formed between each circular petal, possibly representing a six pointed star. The design is enclosed within a simple incised circumferential border.The reverse has no decoration and its integral loop is broken. The button has a light brown surface patina. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 15.4 mm Thickness: 2.3 …
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A89E12
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a copper alloy fleam case of Post-Medieval date.The object consists of one half of a fleam case comprising a flat rectangular arm with a flat U-shaped expansion at the lower edge of one end and a circular aperture at the other.. The U-shaped expansion is covered with probable lead solder. The exterior face of the object is inscribed:  J.Ingram Sherborne 1771 Date: Post Medieval  - 1771 Dimensions: 90.61mm x 28.05mm x 1.99mm. Weight: 17.31g Vanessa Oakden comments in database record LVPL-11F1C2 : Fleams were used…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-171D55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), Rose Type 3. Single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire below it. Reference: North Vol II, p.165, Rose Type 3 either no. 2292 or 2293. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 12.27 mm Thickness: 1.06 mm Weight: 0.45 g
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-16A647
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy domed bridle boss of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600 - 1700). It is an openwork domed multifoil type as classified by Maslin (2020). It has an ornate dome decorated with six spiralling arms and a small rounded knop at the centre. The rim has 16 lobes decorated with hearts and trefoils. One dome-headed copper alloy rivet with circular cross section is retained, the other is missing.  Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 65.27 mm Thickness: 24.61 mm Weight: 55.45 g Similar to database record SWYOR-A0D76A
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-157D36
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy probable buckle.Part of a single loop and bar only remaining. The remnant of one of the sides of the frame is sub-rectangular in cross section and rounded at the end attached to the bar. The incomplete bar is baluster-like and circular in cross section. There are two waisted sections remaining and two incised girth grooves. Date: Post medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Length: 31.57 mm Width: 15.26 mm Thickness: 5.72 mm Weight: 3.67 g
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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