Record ID: SOM-179811
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorative framed buckle with central iron bar (missing) dating to the early 15th c, c. 1400 - 1450 AD. The frame is sub rectangular with rounded ends. The decoration on the front face of the buckle consists of several ridges running parallel to where the iron frame would have sat, with outwardly pointing diagonal ridges flanking either side. The pin is missing. The pin rest appears as a leaf shaped motif, one on either end of the buckle although corrosion distorts the decoration. There is no decoration on the rear side of the buckle. Similar examples can be seen in Egan & Pritch…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-C4783C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast pewter buckle, dating to Post Medieval period (c.AD 1720-1790). Description: In plan, the buckle frame is a convex rectangle with angled corners, forming a sub-octagonal shape; in cross-section the frame is sub-oval.  The frame is drilled for a separate spindle, which is retained.  The frame is decorated with a moulded oval above each end of spindle.  On either side of the oval curvilinear decoration extends to the start each angled corner.   The edges of the angled and short side are decorated with a single g…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: WILT-1E7053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval tin halfpenny of William III and Mary II dating to AD 1689-1694.  On the reverse the halfpenny has a square copper alloy plug in the centre.  A double bust facing right is visible on the obverse and Britannia seated left is on the reverse.  Probably mint of London. Spink (2022) p 382, no 3447-3448.
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: IOW-1E1B36
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably silver plaited wire ring of unknown date, probably dating to 19th or 20th century.  The object is likely a sleeve or collar for a hunting whip. The wire of the ring is circular in cross section.  Dr Helen Geake suggests that these silver rings of unknown date should be recorded to further research their dating. She states "that at least some are from 16th- to 18th-century sword-grips, and others are certainly Early Medieval, either Anglo-Saxon (parallels on the Trewhiddle scourge) or Viking (parallels from Viking-age graves and hoards in Scandinavia, Ireland…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-1DD1D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval tin farthing of James II or William III and Mary II dating to AD1684-1692.  The coin is very corroded and parts of the edge have been lost.  The farthing has a square copper alloy plug in the centre.  A bust facing right is just visible on the obverse and similarly, Britannia seated left can just be seen on the reverse.  Probably mint of London. Spink (2022) p 373, no 3420-3421 (James II) or p382 no 3450-3451 (William and Mary).
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-9B23B3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, worn and incomplete post medieval (c18th century) seal matrix made from a tin-rich copper alloy or possibly pewter. The die face is oval, 16.6mm in length and depicts an oval shield with scrolled garniture around it with unclear device, possibly containing a party per chevron and a number of charges, possibly bezants. The reverse is flat with a casting seam and a stump of a handle with a narrow sub rounded stem; this is located off centre towards one end.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SUR-71FE48
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast pewter cufflink button or stud of 'Crown and Heart' type, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD1662-1700). The button is circular, the front is decorated in relief with a die-stamped design of a crown above two hearts (Lewis (2013) Type A). The reverse has an integral bar connecting to a rear disc (Lewis (2013) Form 2).
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: ESS-601C9F
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin-alloy (pewter) rat tail spoon of post-medieval date (c. 1600 - 1750 AD). Description: The spoon has a long and narrow bowl with a rat tail termination to a oval cross section handle. 5.32mm of the handle remain. There is no decoration. Measurements: length (including handle) 36.76mm; length (bowl only) 30.8mm, width 16.81mm; depth 3.26mm; weight 2.33g Discussion: For a similar example see BERK-CB6B12.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-4835EB
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast pewter cufflink button of 'Crown and Heart' type dating c.AD 1662-1700. The button has a circular head with bevelled rim, approximately half of which is damaged. The face is decorated in relief with a die-stamped design of a crown above two hearts (Lewis 2013, Type A). The reverse is undecorated and has the scar of the attachment loop at the centre. The patina is dark grey in colour. The cufflink measures 14.8mm diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 1.2 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: BH-482D31
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast pewter cufflink button of 'Crown and Heart' type dating c.AD 1662-1700. The button has a circular head with broken rim. The face is decorated in relief with a die-stamped design of a crown above two hearts (Lewis 2013, Type A). The reverse is undecorated and has the scar of the attachment loop at the centre. The patina is dark grey in colour. The cufflink measures 15.2mm diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 1.2 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: BH-48223F
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast pewter cufflink button of 'Crown and Heart' type dating c.AD 1662-1700. The button has a circular head with evelled rim. The face is decorated in relief with a die-stamped design of a crown above two hearts (Lewis 2013, Type A) surrounded by a plain border. The reverse is undecorated and has a shallow attachment loop. A portion of the head edge is broken. The patina is dark grey in colour. The cufflink measures 15mm diameter, 2mm thick, 4.3mm height including the loop and weighs 1.5 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: DENO-366A20
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter post medieval knee or garter buckle (c. AD 1720 - 1790). The buckle is sub-rectangular in plan, with a drilled frame and a solid anchor chape attached to an axis bar, from which extends the stump of the pin. Traces of iron corrosion would suggest a lost component. The outer face has a series of incised linear decoration in the form of a set of small lozenges. These are set at each end and connected by a series of deep curved lines. Surface is smooth and uniform in colour. See WMID-A56064 for similar. Length 26.3 mm, width 24.5 mm, thicknes…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-B9E9C2
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and heavily worn cast pewter cufflink button of 'Crown and Heart' type, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD1662-1700). The button is circular, the front is decorated in relief with a die-stamped design of a crown above two hearts (Lewis (2013) Type A). The reverse has a flattened integrally cast attachment loop (Lewis (2013) Form 1). 
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B9E0BE
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast pewter cufflink button of 'Crown and Heart' type, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD1662-1700). The button is circular, the front is decorated in relief with a die-stamped design of a crown above two hearts (Lewis (2013) Type A). The reverse has a flattened integrally cast attachment loop (Lewis (2013) Form 1). 
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B9D4D6
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast pewter cufflink button of 'Crown and Heart' type, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD1662-1700). The button is circular, with a downward turned rim. The front is decorated in relief with a die-stamped design of a crown above two hearts (Lewis (2013) Type A). The reverse has a stump from an integrally cast attachment loop (Lewis (2013) Form 1). 
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B99B38
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast pewter pendant in the form of a man's face, with long hair, prominant nose and mouth, lenticular eyes and a pointed beard. From the top of the head projects a rounded suspension loop. Of medieval date and possibly an element from a pilgrim's badge.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B9750D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval pewter pictorial token of 15.3mm diameter. One side has a three-quarter length portrait of a bishop enthroned, wearing a single peaked mitre and robe, holding a crozier on the left and with the arm on the right raised in benediction. The reverse has an expanding arm cross with concave sides and cross hatching on the arms.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B8FBC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead alloy or pewter token of 16.3mm diameter. One side depicts a pelican, left, with a small cross upon its back. The bird has a triangular wing, decorated with parallel lines, two feet emerging below and a curved breast and long neck decorated with cross hatched lines. The head faces back over the bird to face the cross. The other side of the token has a  shield chevronny alternating cross hatched and plain chevrons to imitate a tincture.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-C19A4F
Object type: SYRINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy syringe, probably dating to the 18th century. The syringe is formed of a cylindrical body, 10mm in diameter, with a conical tip, perforated at the end. This tip would likely have had a narrow tapering point projecting from the end which has now broken off. The rear end has a separate cap, 14mm in diameter, apparently screwed into place and which has a circular perforation in the top through which the plunger passes. The plunger is formed of a bar of 3mm diameter with a small conical terminal with a moulded collar; this terminal is likely…
Created on: Sunday 15th October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 15th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-D2F5AC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead alloy or pewter pictorial token of 15.3mm diameter, probably dating to the reign of Edward II (1307-1327). One side has a mitred (1 peak) bishop's bust with cross-hatched neck and shoulders. The other has an expanding convex-armed cross within a double line border of laddered cells. A casting tab remains on one side.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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