Record ID: WMID-178D25
Object type: LAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible zoomorphic (lion) laver spount or mount, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The mount is sub-circular in shape and has been cast in relief to form a probable lion head on the front convex surface; the reverse is rough cast and is concave. The facial features are depicted by moulded decoration. The hair is depicted around the edge of the mount by a series of curvilinear ridges and curls. The forehead is furrowed slightly with two ridges present between the eyes. The eyebrows are semi circular. The eyes are recessed slightly and shown as t…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Saturday 28th May 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-435C52
Object type: LAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a cast copper alloy Roman or Romano British spouted laver mount or escutcheon 43 to 410AD, which is zoomorphic. The mount is sub-circular in shape and has been cast in relif to form a lion head on the front convex surface; the reverse is rough cast and is concave. The facial features are depicted by incised lines. The attachment for the escrutcheon is through the mouth and a groove separates the face from the hair defined by a series of grooves. Below the hair, the sides curve outwards towards the chin which is bearded again defined by a series of grooves. The nose is wed…
Created on: Monday 15th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chatburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-EE8066
Object type: LAVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy laver mount/escutcheon of Post-Medieval date. The escutcheon has the form of a bearded, male face executed in a naturalistic, pseudo-classical style. A knop protrudes from the centre of the head at an angle, and the rounded groove indicates the use of the knop for the attachment of a handle. The reverse is concave with a threaded, cylindrical shank protruding from the centre.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2012
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