Record ID: HAMP-E06151
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval/ post-medieval gilded copper alloy disc with a (probably later) perforation close to one edge. The disc is now a little bent. With the perfoartion at the top it depicts from left to right (to one face only) grooved decoration in the form of a cross saltire formed of two opposing pairs of V-shapes, a central band of two vertical grooves c.5mm apart, and a further vertical groove enclosing within it and the right-hand curved edge of the disc an acorn springing from a curved branch, below another curved branch. The curved branches are formed of pairs of lines, the acorn …
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: BUC-DFF617
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval mount or stud, dating from c. AD 1350-1400. The stud is sexfoil in shape with rounded petals projecting from the convex centre, which is rounded. One of the petals is worn and broken. On the reverse there is a circular rove with the remains of the rivet held in place in the centre and projecting out The stud is very worn, and has a dark green patina. It measures 9.8mm in diameter, 4.5mm in thickness, and weighs 0.40g. Similar mounts can be seen in Read 2001, page 15 numbers 100-105.
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th July 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-DF8221
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount or strap fitting, possibly a furniture fitting or a horse harness fitting, dating to the Post-Medieval period. The mount is in the form of a flower possibly a rose consisting of five petals with small sub oval tabs projecting from between each petal. In the centre of the mount, a hemispherical central boss is surrounded by five raised semi-circular petals, in-between each of which is a slightly curved tab. The underside of the mount is uneven and undecorated. The mount measures 54mm in diameter. Such Tudor roses are usually attributed to the 16th century but …
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
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Record ID: NMS-DF80A2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval copper-alloy mount, circular (diameter c.50mm, 0.7mm thick), now bent and broken, less than a third survives. Hollowed on reverse with angled outer flange (depth of object, from face to rear edge of flange, 3.5mm). The face has the remains of engraved decoration comprising three leaves (perhaps originally the base from which a flower sprung) reserved on a field on rocker-arm within a bordering line. This mount was probably originally attached to either portable furniture, such as a casket, or to horse harness. 14th-15th century.
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: SUR-DE7C49
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy circular escutcheon, possibly a furniture fitting or belt mount, circa 17th century. The design of the face incorporates radial incised lines within parallel solid linear borders around a domed and pierced central boss. The border and central boss are moulded in slight relief to the rest of the face. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-DE66FE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval circular mount dating from about AD 1200 - 1400. It is circular and is formed from pressed metal; copper alloy sheet. The design is in relief and is a sun or star with six curved or wavy rays or arms, surrounded by a beaded or ropework border. A short copper alloy rivet survives on the reverse and there is a circular perforation diametrically opposite which would have carried the other rivet which is now missing. The mount has a dark green patina. It is 28.5mm in diameter and 3.5mm thick. It weighs 3.28gm. Pressed metal mounts of similar construction can be seen in Egan an…
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-DC5083
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper alloy Medieval mount, perhaps from a book, dating from about AD 1200 - 1400. It is in the form of a hollow, truncated cone or dome with a flattened top, and a narrow, flat rim at the base. There is a small sub-circular perforation in the upper part of the pressed metal wall, probably the result of damage after deposition in the soil. There is no decoration. Corrosion on the inside suggests that the mount had a single cental attachment spike or rivet. The artefact has a smooth, dark green patina. It is 15.1mm in diameter and 7mm high. It weighs 1.26g. Compare mounts of s…
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
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