Record ID: LANCUM-A695CC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount fragment probably Post-medieval 1500 to 1700AD. The object is a small fragment with a floral decoration probably a thistle and the reverse is the same design inverted. The object has a Tudor look. The diameter is 19mm and the weight 0.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-9D7563
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount probably a suspension arm dated to the post-medieval period 1500 to 1800AD. The mount is now broken but may well have been equal armed with a fixed hoop at right angles to the length. It has not been possible to find a parallel for this object. The hoop does not swivel making it unlikely that it is a purse bar it is most likely horse harness related. The length is 94mm, the width is 23mm thickness 23mm and the weight 21.43g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-05F929
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount, probably a furniture fitting, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1700-1900). The zoomorphic mount depicts a bird stood on a plinth. The plinth is oval shaped in plan and concave on its edges. The birds legs and tail project from the plinth. The body is slender and the wings are kept close to the body which leads to the forward pointing head. Dimensions: Length 29.6mm, Width 20.7mm, Thickness 1.1mm, Weight 19.61g Similar examples on the database include: BH-3F0CD7, NLM-C640C3, WMID-6FF204 and DENO-A83712.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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