Record ID: PUBLIC-D5880C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval sheet metal copper-alloy recessed probable buckle plate, dating to the period AD 1150-1350. . The plate measures 13.93mm in length and 15.55mm in width and would have been fastened to buckle loop by being folded around the strap bar. 4.81mm thick. The two parts of the plate are kept together by two rivets. The plate on the back is slightly shorter and more narrow than the one on the front being 10.38mm long and 11.06mm in width. A number of buckle plates similar to this object are frequently recorded dating to the period c.1250-1450, however a ver…
Created on: Saturday 17th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D40FD9
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pendant hanger or suspension mount from a horse harness pendant, dating from the medival period (c.AD1200-1500). The cruciform shaped hanger is sub-triangular in form with a flat back face, from which each bar has a projecting curved prong whih would have secured the mount to the leather harness. The downward pillar of the cross terminates in double loops through which an iron pin (which is corroded into place) would have passed, thus suspending the pendant.. The mount is 19.94mm long, 20.97mm wide, and in total 9.24mm thick. It weighs 4.64g. Har…
Created on: Saturday 17th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D526F5
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a late medieval copper alloy purse bar. The bar is of solid oval section and is rectangular in plan but slightly upward curved at the ends, with a rounded terminal. A tab extends from the base which contains a slot or hole. The bar is decorated with criss-cross paired lines, probably originally of niello. The mount measures 40.23 mm in length, 10.05 mm wide (including tab) and 5.03 mm thick, including the lugs. It weighs 8.72 g
Created on: Saturday 17th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 15th July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D5DD9A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot with a small remnant of the pot attached, dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The foot is triangular in cross-section, tapering downwards. There are three longitudinal, convex raised ribs running down the front, the central rib protruding further than the others (thus forming the triangular cross-section), and extending further up as it joins the remnant of the pot body. The ribs come together towards the base of the foot. The back of the foot is flat. It has an old irregular break at the lower end. The leg widens and spreads outwards towards the pot …
Created on: Saturday 17th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D4EAD6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount of Post Medieval date (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is in the form of a stylised acorn, and includes two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections tapering to pointed ends. The front of the mount is convex, and the reverse concave. The general shape is a pointed oval. A rounded extension at the top represents the growing tip of the acorn. There is an old break at the base which would presumably have been a small stalk spike. The lower half of the mount represents the acorn cup and is slig…
Created on: Saturday 17th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D3B5ED
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval large copper alloy buckle. Trapezoidal frame has offcentre bar with constriction for missing pin. The wide end of the buckle having an engrailed outer edge - semicircular indentation along the edge. 73.61mm long 47.35mm wide narrowing to 36.69mm at central bar. The narrow end is recessed beyond the centre bar 32.18mm reducing to 30.99mm forming a rectangular interior 9.07mm by 22.35mm. Weighs 52.04g. A similar buckle is shown on page 101 No. 470 of "Dress Accessories" Egan & Pritchard (1991)
Created on: Saturday 17th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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