Record ID: LANCUM-CA9B82
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy incomplete furniture fitting called a drop handle, used as a drawer pull, c. 1660-1710 AD. The fitting is broadly trefoil in shape and would have had a rectangular suspension loop which is now broken and missing. The handle/pull is sub-trapezoidal in shape, it is bifurcated with rearward lugs scrolling to each side. decorated with leaf-like moulding with diagonal incisions. The length is 28mm, the width is 27mm and the weight 3.86g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th August 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-CA974C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval undecorated lead alloy vessel or container, dating from c. AD 1450 - 1700. The vessel is D-shaped in section; being rounded at the front and flat at the back. The vessel is open at the top, and the sides taper towards the closed end. There are no attachment holes or rivets visible, suggesting that the vessel stood on its own rather than being attached to a wall. Similar examples of this object have often been referred to as bird feeders or holy water holders. See IOW-9AEDE6 for a similar example; and for 'alternative suggestions including: dice shake…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-CA91C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably an Early medieval biconvex cast lead weight probably a spindle whorl probably dating from the 9th to the 11th century. It is decorated with a raised zigzag or radiating line pattern. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. The object is very worn and has a greyish/white patina. The diameter is 32mm and the weight 35.11g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CA8BEE
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy wrist or sleeve clasp of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 470 - 570. Hines form B18c. The clasp consists of a rectangular plate with one long straight edge and one curvilinear edge forming five roundels, housing four perforations, or sewing holes, between the bar and the roundels, for attachment. The upper surface of the main plate is decorated with five pairs of transverse grooves. The reverse of the clasp is flat and undecorated, and although it was originally recorded as having a hook projecting from the centre of the straight edge, from the photograph it look…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA87E6
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy chain of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1700 - 1900). The chain consists of 9 individual oval loops each with a butt joint. Each link (except for the two end ones) is attached to two of its neighbours in both directions. Each link is curved in a twisted way, so the chain can lie flat. The loops have an even light green surface patina. The object is 71.4mm long and 15.2mm wide. The diameter of each link is 2.6mm and the total weight of the chain is 14.18g. Compare HESH-30AE97. This is not a fragment of mail because the links are not rivetted, and they are not i…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-CA859D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and very worn copper-alloy Medieval pedestal seal matrix dating to the 14th century. Description: The object is cast in one piece and consists of a narrowing tapering handle from a wide convex octagonal base forming together a conical shape. At the top of the object is a pointed oval suspension loop, now mostly missing. Just prior to the suspension loop is an incised line producing a collar. The matrix' die is roughly circular although heavily abraded with a central design probably meant to represents the pelican in her piety with the pelican over her nest. The surroundi…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA6BBB
Object type: ARMOUR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sheet object, possibly a scale of 'lorica squamata' dating from the Roman period, AD 43 - 410. The scale is shaped like a capital letter B with one straight edge and the poosite edge being bi-convex. The sides are slightly convex. There are three equally spaced circular holes along the straight edge. The object is 23.4mm long, 34.5mm wide and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 2.14g. It has a pale, dusty patina. This object is not typical of 'lorica squamata' which usually has scales that are rectangular with one rounded end, and numerous attachment holes at the square end in pa…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CA4BE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bent sixpence of William III post 1696 as there are traces of [GULIEL]MVS on the obverse. Probably used as a love token. The diameter is 20mm and the weight 2.11g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA48EB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified iron object of unknown date, AD 43 - 1900. A rectangular piece of iron, broken at both ends, and rectangular (nearly square) in cross-section. Thought at first to be part of a penknife, it seems to be one piece of iron surrounded by corrosion products and may be part of the tang of a tool, or many other things. There is no visible decoration. The object is 42.9mm long, 8.2mm wide, 6.7mm at the thickest part and 5.5mm at the thinest. It weighs 7.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CA46E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Swedish ore of Frederick dating to the 1740's. The diameter is 29mm and the weight 10.96g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CA3E86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Danish 12 skilling of Frederick IV dating to 1715 and minted at Copenhagen. The diameter is 24mm and the weight 2.90g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-CA34F8
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Mesolithic to late Neolithic flint flake. 22mm long, 30mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 4.8g. The object is sub oval in form and has been struck from a river pebble. It has a light grey opaque patina, step termination, and bi-directional flake scars.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-CA290F
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small figurine of cast copper alloy depicting a south-east asian deity, possibly Lakshmi, although identification is difficult as the attributes are broken off. The figure is seated upon a small oval platform, with partially covered legs, the bare feet touching sole to sole. The chest and prominent breasts are bare except for a draped rope or other band that falls over them, a necklace or gorget formed or rasied pellets covers the base of the neck. There are four arms that join at the shoulder, the front two situated in downwards positions and the back two lifted. The rear sinister h…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-CA227C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Early Medieval plate brooch probably dating to the ninth century and of Continental, Carolingian, origin.. The plate is rectangular in shape, with a solid raised border running around the edge. The brooch is divided into three panels depicting a wolf flanked by two birds. On the inside of the panels is blue enamel with the surface of the light green copper alloy patina showing through. On the reverse Is the remains of the attachment. On one side there is the catchplate, this is rectangular in shape with the outer edge curved over to hold the now missing…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-CA1A18
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Mesolithic to early Neolithic flint fabricator. 56mm long, 15mm wide and 10mm thick with a weight of 11g. The object is formed from an oblong flake.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-CA1658
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle. Cast double looped or spectacle buckle with pointed outer edges and a narrowed central strap bar with marked indentations of the frame at either end. One loop is larger than the other. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1650.The length is 33mm, the width is 28mm and the weight 7.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-CA0C83
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Late-Neolithic ripple flaked arrowhead (c. 3300 BC-c. 2100 BC). Description: This arrowhead is triangular in plan with a slightly concave base. The arrowhead appears to have had a barb on bottom left side although it appears to have beens snapped away. The arrowhead has been formed by a mixture of short scaled low-angle retouch save for half of the dorsal face where the retouch is formed from invasive parrallel low-angle retouch. The arrowhead is dark brown becoming lighter and more transluscent towarsds its edges. Measurements: 27.33mm long, 20.95mm wide, 5.29m…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-C9FBB0
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Mesolithic to early Neolithic flint flake. 43mm long, 26mm wide and 7mm thick with a weight of 12.2g. The object is sub oval in form, and has a light grey opaque patina. The flaking is uni-directional, along parallel ridges
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C9F1A8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle frame (c. 1620-c. 1680). One loop is missing due to breaks. The surviving trapezoidal loop is flat at the front and rear. At the front it is bevelled externally. The outside edge is pointed and there is a lobe at each corner. A notch as a pin rest is present on the upper face of the outside edge. The narrowed bar is sub-square in cross-section and at each end of the bar there is a small lobed knop The open tapering pin is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The frame and pin are corroded and have t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-C9E517
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Mesolithic to late Neolithic flint flake. 20mm long, 16mm wide and 5mm thick with a weight of 3g. This is a thick blade, sub oval in form, hard hammer struck. It has been burnt-heat affected.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2019
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