Record ID: SWYOR-4EC0D5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval tombac (zinc and copper alloy) button that is probably 17th Century in date (about 1600-1700). The button has a raised centre and is surrounded by two raised circles. The back of the button head is flat; attached is a sub-square suspension loop with an off set perforation. The button has a medium green patina. Please see Bailey's (2004), Buttons and Fasteners, page 41, figure 9.4. Length: 10.5mm; Diameter: 12.4mm; Weight: 2.26g
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Sunday 24th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-4F2680
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval mount. The object is in the shape of an acorn, with a length of stem projecting to the side of the acorn cup. The upper half of the mount represents the acorn and is separated from the lower half by two horizontal, parallel incised lines. The lower half of the body represents the acorn cup. There are two integral rivets on the reverse, one broken and one bent. This object was probably for mounting onto a strap, either a personal belt or a harness strap. Compare YORYM-258015.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Sunday 24th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-4F7F17
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast copper alloy Post-Medieval buckle frame dating from about 1500-1650. The double loop oval frame has moulded knops at either end of a slightly recessed strap bar. The frame has been bent; the attached pin moves freely along the pin bar but has been worn to a point, no longer able to rest securely against the frame. The buckle frame has a light green patina flecked with dull yellow. Please see examples in Whitehead's (2003) Buckles, pages 54-55. Length: 17.5mm; Width: 22.8mm; Thickness: 5.3mm; Weight: 2.63g
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Sunday 24th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-5041D2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object of probable Post Medieval date, with a thick shaft, and a hooked anchor-shaped zoomorphic terminal. The zoomorphic element appears to be of two bird, serpent or animal heads with a crest or mane on the back of the neck. An openwork triangle separates the two zoomorphic ends, formed from a rectangular sections bar joining the apes of the two beasts' necks. There are incised lines on the necks representing fur or feathers. The necks of the creatures come together in the central shaft which is D shaped in section. The end looks to have been cut - i…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-509C04
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy harness mount dating from about the late Post-Medieval to early Modern periods (1750-1900). The mount is a circular disc of lead alloy which is probably part of a Post-Medieval bridle boss. The edges have broken and crumbled; the body has been slightly bent out of shape. The front is decorated with a raised (probably applied) central scrollwork motif (possibly the letter S). The reverse has wear marks and the remnants of two spikes are present. The mount has a creamy brown and grey patina. A likely parallel for this object may be seen at PAS record ID: SW…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Sunday 24th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-549FC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy uniface token of probably Medieval or Post Medieval date. The design is a geometric pattern (Powell type 9) of lines formed of conjoined solid triangles. There are two lines across the base, with three lines radiating from the centre of the upper line. There are also initials (Powell type 2): a letter S on the left and a B with a gap between the two loops on the right. The letters are untidy. Compare to SWYOR-54B783 which may be a crude copy of this token. It was found in the same field.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-54B783
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large and crude lead alloy uniface token of probably Medieval or Post Medieval date. The design is a geometric pattern (Powell type 9) of lines. There is one line across the base which is formed of conjoined solid triangles, with three lines radiating from the centre. This design may be based on the better made token recorded as SWYOR-549FC3 which is from the same field. The edges of the token are rounded untidy.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-550AF1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy sword belt fitting dating from the post-medieval period, AD1500-1700. It consists of a flat body decorated with a floral and foliage pattern. It has a small knop at one end, and expanded into a fleur-de-lis terminal at the other. The wide end is damaged and may have extended into a loop or hook fitting. There is some ferrous corrosion in the centre of the wide end which might be the remains of a rivet. There are a number of similar belt fitting on the database; for example HESH-51ADE4 and SWYOR-B7BD55.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-55C2B6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix of Post Medieval date. The matrix itself has a rectangular face with rounded corners. From each corner and side of the matrix the sides taper up to form a stem with a central collar. A smaller second collar above that leads to an integral circular suspension loop. The suspension loop terminates a small knop on the top. The hole in the suspension loop is aligned parallel with the longest axis of the rectangular matrix and is filled with iron corrosion from a means of attachment. The matrix face is too corroded to be able to make out the design. Compare SUSS-E502E0.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-55DA42
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy mount of probable 17th century date. The mount takes the form of a convex oval plate with slightly concave back . It has egg-shaped centre flanked by constrictions at top and bottom from which expand fan or shell shaped terminals. There is a larger terminal at the wider end of the central plate and a smaller one at the point. The terminals are decorated with incised radiating lines on the front and indents on the outer edge. Extending from the reverse are two integral attachment spikes. They are circular in section and both have old breaks near the st…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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