Record ID: DUR-0CDE19
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval date (AD 1250-1550). The pendant is shield shaped in profile with an integral, partially retained suspension loop projecting from the middle of the upper edge. The face of the object retains minor traces of red enamel and the heavily abraded heraldic decoration probably of three passant lions. The reverse is undecorated. The lower tapering end has a minor portion missing and the majority of the suspension loop is also missing due to old, abraded breaks. The metal is a dark brown in colour. Similar examples…
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 11th May 2021
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Record ID: NCL-86BD75
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude copper alloy figurine of Christ, presumably originally attached to a wooden crucifix. It is difficult to date the figurine but it is possible that it is medieval in date. The figurine is cast; the torso is long and almost rectangular in section; the sides of the torso are horizontally grooved, perhaps to represent ribs; at the base of the torso, there is a rectangular moulding representing a loin cloth; this is diagonally grooved. The legs which are D shaped in section, are crossed. The arms which are oval in section, finish above the elbow. The oval head extends from a long D …
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-276B81
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy key. The key has a kidney shaped bow which is D shaped in section. The shaft is solid and circular in section. The shaft extends to a D shaped bit with central cut out. The length of the key is 60mm in length and the bow has a width of 25mm. The bit has a width of 22mm.
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-26EA93
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring, dating to the later medieval period. The hoop is rectangular in section and is decorated with diagonal ribs and incised decoration. There is a small circular bezel set with a small, circular turquoise glass gem. The gem has a convex upper surface. The hoop has a diameter of 18.47mm and a width of 2.96mm. The gem set bezel has a diameter of 5.4mm.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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