Record ID: YORYM-993926
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pendant or button of post-medieval date. The object appears to be comprised of four ovate panels folded and soldered together to form a sphere. A small circular, domed attachment loop is present at the top of the object while a small circular perforation exists at the opposing point. The outer surface of the object is elaborately decorated with double opposing helical bands and foliate designs within the resulting gaps. Gilding remains within the recesses caused by the decoration. The metal has a dark reddish-brown patina and is worn. The object is 16.6mm lo…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-9778FB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button of post-medieval date. The button is domed being circular in plan with a convex front and flat reverse with a projecting integral shank. The upper surface of the button is decorated with a radiating cross-hatched design. The metal has a mid green patina and is worn. The button is 10.5mm in diameter, 14.2mm long with shank and weighs 2.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-9593B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of late post-medieval date. The weight is unifaced and circular in plan with raised edges. The upper surface is stamped with irregularly spaced concentric circles radiating from the centre. The sword of St Paul is stamped at the three o'clock position which represents the City of London Guildhall cipher. A ewer at 6 o'clock represents the Founders Company verification mark. A second sword also appears to be stamped at the six o'clock position which is an unusual feature. These marks show the weight was made in London and was verified allowing it to…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-952E16
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button of post-medieval date. The button is sub-spherical comprised of two hemispheres. The upper hemisphere is decorated with the raised design of a flower around a raised central knop. An integral suspension loop or shank projects centrally from the lower hemisphere. The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and is worn. The button is 17.7mm in diameter, 20.2mm long with shank, and weighs 7.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-947C7C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The object is a sub-annular shoe or knee buckle with integral strap bar. The frame is decorated with parallel concave mouldings to either side of the strap bar and bifid ends. The pin no longer remains. The metal has a shiny goldish-black patina and is worn. The buckle is 21.9mm long, 21.2mm wide, 3.9mm thick and weighs 4g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
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