Record ID: YORYM-2D982E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy double-ended seal matrix of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1450. The die of the matrix is circular with a tapering ovate sectioned handle extending from the reverse. The handle flares to a wide lozenge swelling with quatrefoil perforation above which the handle terminates in a second, smaller circular die. The largest die bears a central motif depicting a large capitalised letter W. Each arm of the W has a transverse bar forming a cross. A circumferential legend is also present which reads: S' CVnRD. DI. CVFMAn. The smaller die depicts the same capitalised let…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-2DC580
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy rotary key of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The stem of the key is ovate and hollow with both ends terminating in worn breaks. A sub-rectangular bit projects from one end of the stem and comprises a rectangular ribbed panel from which three wards with two clefts project. One ward in U-shaped. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The key is 39.3mm long, the stem is 9.6mm in diameter. The bit is 27.5mm wide, 6.9mm thick. The key weighs 20.9g. Keys of a similar form are illustrated in Egan (2010) p.155, fig.88, no.313.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-2E085E
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy dress hook of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1650. The dress hook is of Reads Class E, Type 3 being sub-circular in plan. The main plate comprises a moulded relief and openwork design featuring a pair of forearms emerging from a series of loops, interpreted by Read as clouds. The sleeves are ribbed and the hands grip chevron-style handles which join to form the integral hook. The hook curves backwards tapering to a worn point. An integral sub-rectangular loop extends from the opposite end and the reverse is flat. The metal has a dark brown patina and…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-2E3785
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1500. The buckle is a single looped D-shape with a narrowed and offset strap bar. A central recess to the loop holds a separate sheet roller and an ovate sectioned pin remains around the bar. A rectangular plate is looped around the bar by two narrowed integral strips with central slot to house the pin. The upper plate is wider than the lower plate and is decorated with an incised border. Three rivets are present through the plates; one just below the pin slot and two at the attachment end. A separate circular plate is pr…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-2E60D2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of possible Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The pin comprises a conical head with a smaller integral inverted cone projecting from the top. The remains of a circular sectioned shaft project centrally from the base of the head and terminates in a worn break. The metal has a mid-green patina and is extremely worn. The pin is 11.5mm long, the head is 4.3mm in diameter at the top, 7mm in diameter at the widest point and the shaft is 1.7mm in diameter. The pin weighs 1.3g. Similar examples have been recorded as YORYM-D65BBA and YORYM-35E854. Conical pins of …
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2018
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Record ID: WILT-29F6B6
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic clasp, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The clasp consists of a rectangular frame with an elaborate outer edge, consisting of a moulded zoomorphic animal head, viewed from above. The animal has a pronounced trapezoidal nose and projecting ears, with openwork apertures depictign the eyes, further details including hair and the eyebrows, which converge creating a triangualr field, are added with incised lines. The exterior arm of the frame is at a 45 degree angle, sloping downwards. A simple rectangular plate ramines in situ, folded around the …
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: WILT-2B576A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy strap slide, dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The slide consists of two assymetrical loops, one oval and the other smaller and rectangular, with the two divided by internally projecting points. A knop expands from either corner of the external edge of the oval frame, with a central moulding. The whole frame has been wrenched sideways out of shape. It is c 15mm in length from strap bar to outer part of the frame, 25.41mm in width It weighs 2.20g. cf. Egan & Pritchard (1991: 234) nos. 1261-1263.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: WILT-2BAA54
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy dress hook, probably dating to c. AD 1500-1600. The central element of the dress hook is openwork, with a central escalop-shaped plate flanked by trendrils, both terminating inf outward-facing scrolls at the base, and with knops in each corner, A Rectangular sewing loop projects from the top, with a rearward facing hook projecting from the base. It is 34.52mm in length, 15.82mm in width and weighs 2.04g. cf. Read (2008: 103) no. 399
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: WILT-2BC1DD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy key, probably dating to c. AD 43-410. Only the openwork bow, or handle, survives; this is lozengiform in plan, with slightly concave edges and with a double stranded incised line at three of the four angles. At the final angle the bow expands into the shank, this is sub-rectangular in cross section, socketed at the base and with moulded transverse collars at either end. It is 38.61mm in length, 30.58mm in width and weighs 17.09g. The key probably originally held an iron shank, and can be compared to other openwork keys, such as Crummy (1983: 126) no. 4161. …
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-2C89ED
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy strap fitting, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The fitting consists of a sub-circular plate, with an integral rivet projecting off centre from the reverse; the latter folded over. The front of the plate features incised decoration, with traces of gilding. A central longitudinal groove bifurcates at the midpoint expanding out to create a central trumpet-like element, with this cutting a perpendicular band of corded decoration on the second axis, as well as a series of lines parallel to the corded band in the half opposing the expanded section of the cen…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
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Record ID: WILT-2D19B8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy trader's token farthing issued by John Clarke in Bath, Somerset, dating to AD 1655. Williamson Somerset 16. Williamson (1967: 972), no. 16.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-2D3001
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy gilded strsp fitting, datign to c. AD 1600-1700. The mount consists of an openwork, sub-piriform plate with triangualr aperture, with acorn shaped knops at either end, and rounded knops in line with the point of the aperture. The space is filled by a band of moulded pellets, with traces of gilding surviving. Two integral lugs project from the reverse in the longitudinal median line. It is 46.46mm in length, 18.75mm in width and weighs 6.41g.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: WILT-2D9C70
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy late medieval purse frame, dating AD1450-1550. The bar is L-shaped in cross-section, transitioning into a flat, incomplete perforated lug at one end and truncated by an old break at the other. One flange of the L-sectioned is perforated three times along its length. It is 56.47mm in length, 7.37mm in width and weighs 8.40g. The hole which is clearly designed for fixing is c 5mm in diameter, the three smaller holes which may have been added later and are now damaged are c 3mm in diameter. Cf. Similar examples published by Ward Perkins (1975).
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: WILT-2DABC1
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy jetton of Hanns Kravwinckel II dating to c AD 1586-1635. Obverse depicts three crowns, alternately with three lis, arranged centrifugally around a central rose with 4 heart-shaped petals and surrounded by the legend HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NVR. Reverse depicts an imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty within a tressure with three main arches and surrounded by the legend GOTTES GABEN SOL MAN LOB. The jetton has four holes punched into it, one in each corner. cf. Mitchiner (1988: 441) no. 1537.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-2E0A75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy umbonate brooch dating to c AD 100 - 200. This is a dished cone brooch almost certainly made in Britain (Macreth), circular, with a concave sided cone rising from the bottom of a dish whose outer edge is also a concave curve. Typical of this type, there are six projections around the outer edge. On top of the cone is a flaring bead around a recess in the middle, in the centre of which is a small circular boss. It is otherwise undecorated except for a light groove around the extreme edge of the disc. It has a diameter of 29.77mm and a width of…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 6th November 2021
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Record ID: WILT-2B1835
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy book fitting, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1600. Howsam's (2016) type B.4.1. The fitting consists of a sub-rectangular plate of copper alloy, with two complete edges, a third broken and with the fourth folded, curving underneath the main body to form a short backplate. The front plate is decorated with an off centre hemispherical boss, with a hollow reverse, contained within a sub-rectangular field defined by a double-stranded border of punched pellets. This border respects the fold, suggesting the latter was an original feature. The backpl…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WAW-2A8F89
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval jetton: Rose and orb jetton, appear to be most popular jettons of Hans Schultes I and Hans Krauwinckel II and probably date from 1490 and continues to 1585 (Mitchiner, 1988). This type of jetton are also seen into the 17th century, for example of Wolf Lauffer II which date to 1612 and 1651. Obverse: Illegible legend. Three Crowns, alternately with three lis, arranged centrifrugally around a central rose. Reverse: Illegible legend. Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty, within a tressure with three main arches. Mitchiner, M. 1988 Jettons, Medalets and Tokens: The Me…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st May 2018
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Record ID: WAW-2AADB3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (1450 to 1550) thimble or sewing ring: A copper alloy thimble or sewing ring which is composed of a single shell. The exterior has a plain rim with rows of conical indentations. The interior is undecorated. The surface of the thimble has an abraded matte light green-brown patina with traces of red copper corrosion. The thimble measures 9.82mm long and 23.15mm wide. It weighs 4.66g. Holmes (1988) in Figure 4 illustrates a similar shaped and decorated thimble which he dates to the mid-15th to mid-16th century. Holmes, E.F., 1988 Sewing Thimbles Finds Research Group …
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: WAW-2AE65C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (c. 1230 to c. 1400) buckle plate: The copper alloy buckle plate is sub-rectangular with a fold, off-centre, with a rectangular slot removed in the centre of the fold. The two remaining sections of the fold are broken, but not recently. The two plates which are formed by the break are riveted together with three incomplete rivets. The outer face of the plate has traces of gilding and the pattern of gilding suggests the rivet heads were perhaps domed originally and are since missing. The buckle and plate measures 37.58mm long, and 9.91mm wide across the frame. It weighs 2.…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st May 2018
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Record ID: WAW-2B056E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (13th to mid-14th century) copper alloy buckle: The buckle is a D-shaped frame which has a narrowed and slightly off-set frame. The frame is expanded in width towards the apex. The pin is missing. The frame is abraded and has and incomplete light green patina. The buckle measures 13.46mm long, 14.71mm wide, and weighs 1.11g. Egan and Pritchard (2002) date a similar shaped buckle, No. 271-274, to the 13th to mid-14th century. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2018
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