Record ID: KENT-8511C9
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible cast copper alloy tile comb of probable Roman date (43-410 AD). The comb consists of the handle and the comb. In plan the tile comb resembles an inverted T, although the handle is now bent slightly. The handle is sub-cyclindrical and flares towards the base where it meets the comb. It is sub-circular in cross section. The comb is of a fishtail shape, with slight shoulders on either side, with the comb edge set at right angles to the handle; the cross section is sub-rectangular. The comb itself has a clearly defined row of undulating teeth, they are arranged so that they tes…
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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Record ID: KENT-84543C
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy pair of mathematical or surveyor's dividers (AD 1600-1700). This instrument has a globular knopped handle at the hinge. The knop is faceted and broadly octagonal in cross-section. The arms are sub-triangular in cross-section; they are shaped to form a hollow circular section midway down the length. Just below this circular section there is a decorative lip on each arm. The arms taper slightly and both have iron corrosion products, possibly indicative of iron fitted points. The object measures 97.4 mm in length, 27.9 mm wide, 12.5 mm thick and weighs 33.…
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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Record ID: KENT-83EE95
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval (AD 1650-1800) toy pistol. The toy consists of the butt,which is decorated with diagonal lines, barrel and lock which is cast in an elaborate foliate style. The long cylindrical barrel is hollow and the end appears to be missing. It is cast in a mininum of two pieces, with the butt then attached to the trigger section; however it is possible that this is a later repair. It measures 80.2 mm long, 21.5 mm wide, 11.2 mm thick and weighs 41.6 g. The form resembles that of toy petronels or cavalry pistols reported from London, where a 17th-century date is sug…
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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Record ID: KENT-8228C2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy openwork mount (c.1500-1700 AD). The mount consists of a central lozenge shaped opening, with one lozenge opening on each side of the central opening, totalling five lozenge openings. The mount is flat on both faces, there are two integrally cast spikes on the reverse, both square in cross-section, one of shich is damaged slightly. It measures 22.2 mm in length, 18.4 mm wide, 5.4 mm thick and weighs 2.9 g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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Record ID: KENT-81D271
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy and enamelled heraldic horse harness pendant and pendant hanger (c. 1200-1400). The pendant consists of a copper alloy heraldic shield which is decorated with blue enamelling, forming two raised diagonal lines which run from the top left of the shield to the lower half of the opposite edge. On either side of this band, there is more enamelled decoration, although it is difficult to discern the intended decoration. It is probably [azure] a bend or, cotised between three lions rampant or and are probably those of the de Bohun family. There is a thin copper a…
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2021
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Record ID: KENT-817935
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete lead alloy Post Medieval musket balls, with attached sprue and casting waste, dating to AD 1600 - 1800. The balls are sub-spherical, with sub-cyclindrical sprues extending from the top of each ball, casting seams are visible on both the shots and the sprue. The sprues are connected to a sub-rectangular, flat piece of casting waste, which is sub-triangular in cross-section. Overall, it is light grey in colour and has an uneven and pitted surface. It measures 26.5 mm in length, 9.7 mm wide, 18.0 mm thick and weighs 17.8 g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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