Record ID: WAW-301351
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable Medieval (12th to 15th centuries) trivet or candle holder: The copper alloy stand appears to form a three legged stand, of which only two legs remain. The legs are oval in section which continues upwards to form an arm with a possible zoomorphic terminal. Only one complete arm remains, the other is missing but the break is not too recent. The two legs are joined by an integral sub-triangular platform with a central circular perforation which is incomplete due to breaks. The breaks again are not recent. The surface of the item has a well developed mid green patina. It measures…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-30D6E7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Medieval (11th century) copper alloy strap end: The strap end has an animal head terminal which is visible in profile with an elongated point oval on either side as the eyes, and an open mouth. The body of the strap end is narrowed behind the head and is a elongated trapezoid in plan. Only a short portion of the body is split in profile to allow for the strap to be fitted. The terminals of each plate have a single rivet hole. The surface is heavily abraded and has a red copper corrosion with traces of a dark green patina. The strap end measures 43.87mm long, 7.87mm wide and 7…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th October 2014
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