Record ID: SWYOR-681ABA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman headstud brooch dating from AD 75 - 200. It has tubular wings with a slot for the hinged pin. The pin and axis bar are missing. There is a vertical ridge on the head; a pseudo forward hook. The oval headstud is integral and has a hollow centre, possibly once enamelled. The lower bow tapers to a point and the foot is missing. The brooch is very corroded with a light green patina. It is 25.35mm long, 16.3mm wide and 11.63mm thick. 4.13g.
Created on: Saturday 9th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-68007B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy attachment lug from a late medieval chafing dish handle, dating from about AD 1400-1600. It is rectangular in section and consists of an oval loop with an off-centre circular perforation which has worn through on one edge. The stem is waisted. In the centre of the base of the lower part are the remains of a short, integral rivet. The lug has a grey green patina. It is 30.4mm long, 14.54mm wide and 8.37mm thick. 12.67g. Compare LIN-0CF4AF.
Created on: Saturday 9th August 2014
Last updated: Saturday 9th August 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-67DAED
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large wrought iron nail of unknown date. It is rectnangular in section, tapering to a wide point. The head is slightly convex and seems to have been T shaped, but with the arms folded down flat against the shaft of the nail. The folds in the metal are clearly visible. It is 170mm long, 14mm wide and 10mm thick. 59.9g.
Created on: Saturday 9th August 2014
Last updated: Saturday 9th August 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-678FE2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman knee brooch dating from about AD 150 - 250. It has a tubular head which is half open and contains the corroded remains of an iron spring. The bow is rectangular in section and has a raised ridge across each end of the upper bow. There is also a rideg across the reverse of the bow at the top of the lower bow; this is recurving, but the lower end and the foot are missing. The brooch has traces of silvering. The brooch is very similar to number 1227 on page 335 of Hattatt's Visual Catalogue. It is 29.46mm long, 16.14mm wide and 10.85mm thick. 6.53g.
Created on: Saturday 9th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2020
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