Record ID: PUBLIC-D3B390
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount from the Medieval period, circa 13th-14th century. The mount is in the shape of a bow, with a sub-oval centre and two flaring terminals with squared-off ends.The mount is convex to the front, concave to the back and appears to be die-pressed/stamped. Located near the centre are the in situ remains of a corroded iron rivet. The mount is undecorated and has an olive green patina Reference: Egan,G. and Pritchard, F. Dress accessories, 1150-1450, page 214 for similar examples. Length of mount: 12.50 mm. Width: 7.93 mm. Thickness: 2.60 mm. Weight: 0.383 grams.
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-CBF320
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Cast plate comprising an arrangement of two sub-circular shapes with a knop surmounted by a smaller disc above the larger disc; the edges of the plate are rounded. A pair of pointed prongs of length c.10mm project from the back; both bent in the same direction (downwards as illustrated here). Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1650. Length: 30.6mm, Width: 18.6mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 5.50gms.
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-CB1783
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount of probable Medieval date. It is sub rectangular with one long straight edge, a rounded end, and the other shaped edge being shaped into a series of at least three lobes. The remaining short edge is broken. across a rivet hole. The second lobe has a large circular hole through it, the edges of which do not seem to be worn. There is another rivet hole at the rounded end. A brighter ring of corrosion round the rivet hole suggests that the rivet had a head of about 5mm diameter, the hole being 2.2mm diameter. A similar ring round the larger hole on the re…
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Sunday 31st January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C980D5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy zoomorphic mount, possibly in the form of an owl of Medieval date. It is sub-rectangular with a concave back face. The front face is decorated at the top with two projecting knops to represent the ears. The owl has two large oval eyes with a V-shaped groove to define the base of the head. Between the eyes and head there are cross-hatched grooves to depict the feathers. Beneath the head is a pair of inward facing V-shaped grooves decorated with rocker decoration to represent the wings. Between the eyes is a separate copper-alloy circular rivet with a flattene…
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wordwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C97474
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very probably a cast copper-alloy furniture attachment with part of the key hole still apparent; Obverse decorated with moulded decoration; reverse plain. Dating from the late post-medieval or modern period.
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 12th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C96A81
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount dating from the post-medieval period that is c. AD1500-1700. The mount is floral in shape, with two attachment lugs on the reverse. There is no further decoration on the obverse. Surface looks very worn.
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 12th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swineshead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C8BCB0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy mount in the form of a human face of Post-Medieval date. It is circular with a concave back face. The front face is decorated to define the face. At the top are short longitudinal grooves to depict the hair. The face has a defined brow with almond shaped eyes with large oval ears on the outer edge. The mouth is triangular with a triangular tongue sticking out. On the lower half of the face diagonal grooves depict the beard. On the back face is an integrally cast circular rivet with a flattened round head. Attached to the rivet is a separate copper-alloy r…
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wordwell', grid reference and parish protected.