Record ID: LON-2C0086
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy thimble dating to the 16th century. The thimble has straight sides with a separate dome at the peak. There are undecorated bands at the base and at just before the dome with a pattern of circular shaped pits spiralling from the lower band to the upper band. The circular pits also cover the dome. There is no evidence of a maker's mark and there is some dark grey discolouration across sections of the thimble. No exact parallels can be found for this object. However, there are several thimbles on the PAS database that do not have domes and are too tall to…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-2BC996
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval iron candle holder dating AD 1270-1400. The object consists of a single cup, formed by folding a rectangular iron sheet with rounded ends to create a cylinder. There are two stems, both are squared and taper to a point but have been rounded but wear. There is a large amount of sediment contained within the cup. Examples of medieval candle holders can be found in Egan (1998, 142-143) though this example seems to be a hybrid of the straight-stem and the right-angled stem types. Both types date from AD 1270-1400. Dimensions: length: 133.49 mm; width: 99.70 mm; diameter …
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-2B98B7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy strap end dating to the 14th century. The object is formed of a single sheet of copper alloy which has been folded widthways. It would have been connected to the strap by two rivets, which are no longer present. The rivet holes have been drilled from one side and are located along the open edge on both sides of the object. One side of the strap end appears to taper from the bend to the opposing edge. The object has some damage and has developed a light-mid green patina. A similar example can be found in Egan and Pritchard (1991, no. 594) though that example …
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-2B4622
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token of Edward Swallow from Deptford dated AD 1668. The obverse depicts a talbot passant with the inscription EDWARD SWALLOW. The initials E.A.S are on the reverse with the date 1667 below. The inscription reads IN LOER DEPTFORD. There is a mullet initial mark on both sides. A parallel can be found in Williamson (1889, no. 192) Dimensions: diameter: 15.86 mm; weight: 0.78g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century. Elliot Stock: London.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-2B11B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver penny of King Eadmund, dating AD 939-946. This coin is of the two line type and was minted in Winchester by Oric. The coin has been broken along one side, but is otherwise in good condition. A parallel for this coin can be found in North (1975, no. 688). Dimensions: diameter: 16.87 mm; weight: 0.51g. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 1. Early Anglo-Saxon to Henry III c.600-1272. Spink: London
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-2A9943
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I-III dating AD 1272-1377. The coin is heavily worn and it is difficult to discern any details. The text is almost completed illegible. Dimensions: diameter: 14.63 mm; weight: 0.29g.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-2A6910
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy duit (penny) from the reign of Frederick Henry (AD 1625-1647) dating AD 1627. This is from the moneyer Steven Bencken, who operated in Holland from AD 1627-1628). Dimensions: diameter: 20.74 mm; weight: 1.29g.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-2A13B3
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cooper alloy book-clasp dating AD 1550-1800. The object is formed of two plates of sheet copper alloy. The front plate is rectangular with a fantail at one end and a hooked projection in the centre of the opposite end. The back plate is of the same shape but without the hooked projection. There are two rivet holes at the fantail end and a single rivet hole at the other on both plates. The rivets are still in situ. The front plate has a rounded indentation in the centre of the fan edge with a linear moulded decoration running down the centre of the object, f…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-29A064
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver groat of Edward III (AD 1312-1377) dating AD 1351-1361. This is a series F groat of North type 1142 (1975, 37). The coin is in very good condition with only slight wear around the edge. Dimensions: diameter: 25.52 mm; weight: 3.97g. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 26th August 2014
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