Record ID: WAW-406E85
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Early Medieval or Post Medieval strap fitting: mount. In plan the object is a sub-rectangular with pointed narrow terminals and a slightly waisted band in the centre. The upper surface of each terminal has an off-set triangular platform. In the centre of the mount is a high-relief rectangular platform with an oval perforation either side. The reverse is hollow beneath each platform and has three incomplete broken oval sectioned studs. The surface of the object has an incomplete matte light blue/green patina with traces of white metal alloy coating. It measures 63.22…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-0CF222
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap mount. In plan the mount has an sub-square body with a triangular apex along the upper edge. The base has an inverted ‘T’ shape protruding from it. The upper surface is decorated with crescentic grooves pn the side panels of the body, and radiating grooves along the lower horizontal bar. There are two circular perforations, one in the centre of the horizontal bar, and the other at the apex of the upper edge. Each perforation has the remains of a copper alloy rivet protruding on the reverse. The reverse of the body is flat. The surface of the mount has a d…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-B0A3AD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy sword-belt fitting (c. 1500 - c. 1700). The fitting is symmetrical and consists of a roughly rectangular plate with a projecting suspension loop. This centrally situated loop is circular with a diameter of 5.4mm. The body of the artefact has a central circular perforation, 6.31mm in diameter, with a rivet hole either side which are filled with traces of iron rivets. The front of the plate has border decoration along both of its short side edges, consisting in each case of 'rope-work' The lower edge of the plate has an outline profile consisting of t…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Record ID: WAW-F52891
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap fitting: a strap mount or horse harness decoration. The mount is a sub-oval in plan with three knops at each terminal. The central knop extends to form an integral oval sectioned stud. Both studs are broken, but not recently. The upper surface of the mount is corroded. The reverse has a developed dark green shiny patina. The mount measures 24.67mm long, and 13.51mm wide. The weight is 3.2g. The mount probably dates to the 16th or 17th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-AFD386
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Roman strap fitting. It is sub-rectangular in plan with a narrowed, off-set terminal. The upper surface is decorated with a border of two parallel grooves. Running the length of the object, in the centre, the decoration consists to two rows of triangular cells with a row of circular cells in between. The cells have traces of enamel which are now a pale green colour. They may have originally been red. This surface is slightly convex in profile. The reverse of the object there are two integral, circular sectioned studs, which are incomplete. The reverse is un…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2007
Last updated: Saturday 18th March 2017
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Record ID: WAW-DB67C7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting, a decorative mount. In plan, the mount is a sub-drop shape, with a trifoliate base, a rounded tip and concave sides. The mount is otherwise undecorated. The reverse is flat and has two integral oval sectioned studs, one of which is missing, and the other is bent towards the other. The surface of the mount has developed a mid-dark green patina. It measures 19.12mm long, 11.02mm wide and 5.59mm thick, weighing 1.9g. The strap fitting, a mount, probably dates to the late Medieval to early Post Medieval period, c. 1500 to 1700. Egan (Egan G. 2005 Mate…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-515FD5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap mount of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and cross section. It consists of an oval shape, with a pointed triangular knop at one end. The opposing end of the oval has a U-shaped hook. It is slightly D shaped in cross section. The hook is formed from a D shaped projection, bent back on itself to form a U shaped hook. The hook is incomplete, exhibiting an old break approximately 3/4 of the way along its length. The front of the mount has been decorated with an incised floral style c…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-CAF1E6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap mount. In plan the mount has an oval shaped body with an integral sub-oval knop at either end. Each knop has a rivet hole which has the remains of a copper alloy rivet in one. The mount is decorated with a block of transverse grooves on the body. The body and knops are domed in profile. The reverse of the body and knops are hollow. The surface of the mount has a dark green/grey patina. The mount measures 22.6mm long, 11.85mm wide and 3.47mm thick. It weighs 1.9g. Egan and Pritchard (Egan G. and Pritchard F. 2002 Dress Access…
Created on: Thursday 30th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-01D312
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (c. 1600 to 1800 AD onwards). The strap fitting is circular in plan, but due to soil pressure, is now displaying a lateral warping. It was probably originally flat or slightly domed. A circular hole is present, located off centre, towards the top of the strap fitting. Two small copper rivets have been punched through the strap fitting on either side of the hole. It is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 14.75mm in length, 15.79mm wide and 2.7…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-045E61
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pendent loop from a bar mount, of Medieval dating (c.1350 to 1400 AD). The pendent loop is quatrilobate in form, with three protruding knops. In cross section, it is D shaped. The top of the loop still retains the remains of the iron attachment hook. The rest of the pendent loop consists of four arches, joined together in a quatrilobate shape. A rounded knop protrudes from each of the arches. A sunken collar is present at the junction between the arch and the knop. The pendent loop is a dark green / grey colour, with an even surface patina. It …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2018
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Record ID: WAW-2FEB45
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting; decorative mount. In plan the mount is circular. The centre of the mount is domed and has a moulded collar at the apex and a concentric ridge along the border. The reverse of the mount is undecorated and is hollow. There are two integral, oval sectioned studs, one is incomplete and the other one bent inwards. The surface of the mount has an incomplete dark grey patina. The mount is 34.74mm diameter and 13.05mm thick from the apex to the stud terminal. It weighs 12.3g. The mount probably dates to the Post Medieval period as a comparison of the styl…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7FA4A1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap loop of some sort, almost certainly of late Iron Age to very early Roman in date, from circa 120 BC to AD 50. The loop is oval in plan and the sides are waisted, so that the sides flare outwards on the outside of the loop to a ridge at the top and bottom. The outside of the loop is decorated with triangular cells arranged in an 'hour glass' motif, with the points of the triangle facing one another. These 'hour glass' motifs alternate between a horizontal and vertical arrangement around the loop and the cells were almost certainly originally filled with enamel…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 31st January 2016
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Record ID: WAW-3F5352
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting; decorative mount. In plan the mount is sub-circular and has moulded pellets around a rose as decoration. The reverse of the mount has two integral, oval sectioned studs, both are broken. The surface of the mount is has traces of gilding, but most of it is abraded and has red copper corrosion. The mount is 18mm long, 15.94mm wide and 6.5mm thick. It weighs 2.2g. The mount probably dates to the Post Medieval period. Strap mounts were popular during the 13th to early 16th centuries with some types continuing into the 17th century a…
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2011
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Record ID: WAW-3F98F0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting; a decorative mount. In plan, the mount is an elongated sub pointed oval with moulded knopped terminals. The reverse is undecorated and has two fragmentary integral spikes which are oval in section and tapers to a broken point. The surface of the mount has a mid green patina. It measures 37.74mm long, 15.01mm wide and 5.25mm thick, weighing 5g. Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (Egan, G. 2005 Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition MoLAS Monograph 19 p. 39) comments that …
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2011
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Record ID: WAW-3FAFA0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting; decorative mount. In plan the mount is sub-circular. The centre of the mount is domed and has a moulded collar at the apex and a concentric ridge along the border. The reverse of the mount is undecorated and is hollow. There are two integral, oval sectioned studs which are vertical and one bent outwards slightly. The surface of the mount has an incomplete grey shiny patina. The mount is 20.82mm long from stud terminal to stud terminal, 15.56mm wide across the head and 12.02mm thick from the apex to the stud terminal. It weighs 2.6g. …
Created on: Sunday 5th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-D1BDA1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are beveled. The overall decorative design consists of a central boss from which two ornamental knops extend; one from either end. There is some evidence of gilding on the upper face. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. The fitting measures 32.85mm length, 18.8mm width, is 8.2mm thick and wei…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
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Record ID: WAW-F279D6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy two-part swivelling strap fitting of Medieval date. The receiving component is missing, the other component comprises a loop with a rounded D shaped aperture. Either side of the aperture has raised borders and incisions possibly depicting animal heads. They appear to be gripping a linking bar which forms the outer part of the frame. A prominent collar forms the junction between the loop and the cone; the latter has been left plain. The strap fitting is 27.65mm in length, 18.8mm wide, 6.8mm thick and weighs 5.0 grams.
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2017
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Record ID: WAW-598DC1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1600-1700). The strap fitting has been bent inwards slightly on both sides and is domed with a hollow underside. The overall decorative design consists of three circular raised bands with a central boss. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. The fitting measures 24.2mm length, 21.05mm width, is 12.65mm thick and weighs 4.0 grams
Created on: Friday 30th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 30th September 2011
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Record ID: WAW-59C581
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1600-1700). The strap fitting has been bent inwards slightly on both sides and is domed with a hollow underside. The overall decorative design consists of a raised domed central boss. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. The fitting measures 14.75mm length, 12.65mm width, is 6.7mm thick and weighs 0.9grams
Created on: Friday 30th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 30th September 2011
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Record ID: WAW-BAA4D2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap fitting: suspension mount. In plan the fitting has a sub-oval frame with a narrowed and off-set bar. The frame is oval in section. The frame is hooked onto a mount. The mount has a small rectangular bar, with one terminal having a blunt point, the other forming a hook and is asymmetrical ‘U’ in profile. The terminal of the hook terminates with a square which is riveted. There is a second rivet at the opposite terminal. The frame and mount are folded. The surface of the frame has a dark green patina, whereas the mount has a mid green patina. It measures 1…
Created on: Sunday 20th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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