Record ID: PUBLIC-540732
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One complete half of a Post-Medieval (1500-1650) copper alloy two-part toggle clasp (eye section) of Read Type5, from a sword belt of 16th to 17th century date. This fitting is all case-in-one and comprises a curvilinear main body with three lobed projections at each side and a small circular raised projection at one end decorated with a clockwise impeller. This projection forms the male side of the clasp and would have fitted into an opening in the opposing part of the clasp. There is a small circular iron rivet at the other end of the object to attach the fitting to the strap. The u…
Created on: Saturday 2nd November 2013
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5337E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short cross penny, very worn, class 5c-7b. Either John or Henry III 1199-1272. Possibly a contemporary copy. Minted in London by RAVLF Weighs 1.21g.
Created on: Saturday 2nd November 2013
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2015
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