Record ID: IOW-49D540
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spoon (c. 1675-c. 1715). The terminal and the majority of the bowl are missing due to breaks. The stem or handle is bent about halfway along its length. It is roughly oval in cross-section but flatter at the front and rear. On the back of the bowl fragment there is a raised moulded line tapering in width from the handle. This is known as a rat-tail junction. Where it is not pitted there is a matt green patina. The breaks are old. Length: 107.5mm; maximum width of spoon: 15.5mm; width of stem: 5.6mm; thickness of stem: 4.8mm. Weigh…
Created on: Sunday 7th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-49B16E
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete but slightly misshapen Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy closed thimble (c. 1400-c. 1550). This thimble is domed and the thick walls, including the crown, have horizontal circumferential (rather than spiralling) hand drilled circular pits. The rim is plain and almost complete and there are no manufacture marks. The thimble is green with brown deposits of an uncertain material. A small amount of material has been lost around the rim. Height: 20.4mm; width: 18.9mm; thickness: 18.1mm; thickness at rim: 0.9mm. Weight: 5.19g. Similar thimbles have been publis…
Created on: Sunday 7th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-497722
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval four part Charles II or James II alnage cloth seal (c. 1662-c. 1700). This single disc is moulded at the front, flat and plain at the rear. The front depicts a bare-headed bust right, possibly of Charles II with the inscription: MAG BRI REX It is slightly damaged and has a buff patina. Diameter: 14.1mm; thickness: 0.8mm. Weight: 1.17g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan, G, 1994, British Occasional Paper 93, 'Lead Cloth Seal and Related Items in the British Museum', pages 62-3 & 178, fig 27, ref no 134. Cloth seals were in use between the …
Created on: Sunday 7th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-493BA0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete and possibly clipped post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial mark: plain cross, dated 1578 on coin (North 1991: 134, ref: 1997). Obverse: ELIZABETH.D.G.ANG.FR.ET:HI.REGINA; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head Reverse: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1578 above shield Diameter: 25.1mm. Weight: 2.88g. DA=12:6. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink &…
Created on: Sunday 7th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: IOW-492245
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy furniture fitting in the form of a keyhole escutcheon (c. 1600-c. 1750). This escutcheon is roughly heart-shaped in plan, flat at the front and partially flat at the rear. It has a keyhole shaped aperture at the centre and two ear-like projections at the top. On the rear face are two integral spikes or rivets, one either side of the aperture. This escutcheon is corroded and drab green with iron staining on the rear face. Height: 25.1mm; width: 20.6mm; thickness: 2.5mm; thickness including spikes: 4.6mm. Weight: 4.43g.
Created on: Sunday 7th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: IOW-46922C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval sheet copper-alloy buckle plate and wire pin (c. 1230-c. 1400). This buckle plate is folded widthways and is recessed for the frame which is missing. The front plate is rectangular with a straight attachment end and the back plate is smaller, incomplete and tapers to the attachment end. The plates have a circular hole for the pin rather than a slot. At the front there are semi-circular punch marks forming a double rectangular border. Two rivet holes within the border at the attachment end have a diameter of c. 1.0mm. The tapering pin is 'D'-shaped in cross …
Created on: Sunday 7th December 2014
Last updated: Sunday 7th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.