Record ID: LON-3FB706
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd fragment from a Roman East Gaulish Rheinzabern or Heiligenberg samian ware cup, Form Dragendorff 30 dating to AD 120 - 200. The vessel has a beaded rim and is decorated with rouletted design consisting of a narrow grove above a wide rouletted band which is divided by a central narrow grove. A similar cup found in Colchester is illustrated in Oswald & Pryce (1920: Pl. LXXV. fig 13). Oswald & Pryce (1920:222-223) write "The influence of Form 33, however, is also shown in the central narrow groove which divides the rouletting into two zones--a feature which is present in a mo…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
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Record ID: LON-3A624E
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval bone knife handle dating from AD 1500 -1700. The knife is a two-piece handle with an iron scale tang with two bone or ivory scale plates. Each plate is decorated with incised design consisting of three bands with double saltires and at the curved top there are ring and dot, with three on one side and two on the other. The plates are fixed to the tang with three iron rivets. A similar knife handle is illustrated in Crummy (1987:76 fig 3100) The iron tang is corroded and has split one of the bone plates. Only a small part of the blade remains and this is heav…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
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Record ID: LON-2868FB
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy, lion head cloak clasp dating to the 18th-19th century. The domed circular plate has a rope twist rim at the front with a prominent forward facing male lion's head with a heavy mane. The lion head is concave at the rear. The left side has a loop set perpendicular to the main frame. On the right side there are the remains of a rectangular loop which is now missing. The clasp retains some areas of gilding. Dimensions: length 35.02mm; width: 25.04mm; weight 8.61g Similar lion head cloak clasps on the database are LON-20DAB5, LANCUM-87C592 an…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2017
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Record ID: LON-1046ED
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy 'Lyon' counter, dating AD 1575-1590. The token depicts a rampant lion within a garter, surmounted by a crown. Within the garter is the inscription HONI SO NI SO[HI]T. The token has been folded carefully and precisely in half. This variation is not in Mitchiner. Dimensions: diameter: 21.37 mm; thickness: 2.82mm; weight: 2.74g. A similar 'Lyon counter' on the database is LON-5AD4C5. This type of token is associated with the order of the garter and Henri III of France in particular, who was invested as knight of the garter in AD 1575. Mitchiner (199…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
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Record ID: LON-076ECD
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early post-medieval copper alloy thimble dating AD1520-1620. The thimble has a wide margin between the base and the regularly spaced pits which is decorated with a stamped pattern. The pattern comprises a stamped repeated decoration composed of a thin band of lozenges with annulets within. Below this a repeated motif in the form of a stylized crown within a pelleted circle is stamped to form a band of decoration. Below this the thin band of lozenges with annulets within is repeated. The pits are drilled in a spiral and they cover the peak. Where the pits terminate, there is…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
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Record ID: LON-FEBFB6
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman boxwood double-sided comb dating from AD 50-410. The one-piece comb has been formed from a single piece of boxwood. The comb is a double-sided 'H' format with teeth on both sides of a central reserve. The comb is lentoid shaped in section with a set of coarse teeth on one side of the central reserve and a set of fine teeth on the other. The side with the finer spaced teeth (8 per cm) 69 teeth in total, was primarily used as a 'nit' comb whilst the other side with the broader spaced teeth (5 per cm) 43 teeth in total, was used for general grooming. The central reser…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
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Record ID: LON-BF6EFC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd fragment from a Roman Trier black-slipped ware (Moselkeramik) 'motto' beaker dating to AD180 - 250. The sherd has one rouletted band and blobs of white barbotine decoration. Both the inside and outside are coated in a dark glossy slip. The interior surface is undecorated but has regular striations from the wheel turning process. The fragment has a hard-red fabric with no visible inclusions, it has fine grey layers underneath the colour-coating of the inside and outside of the vessel, giving a 'sandwich-effect'. Symonds (1992:49) writes "This relatively complicated sandwic…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
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Record ID: LON-BE73C0
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy rosary pendant, probably dating to the late 17th century. The object is formed of an oval plate cast with a repeating decorative oval and double dash border. The pendant has an integral suspension loop at 12 o'clock and a nodule at 6 o'clock. One side has the legend DIVAE SACRVM (The shrine of the blessed) and depicts the figure of the Virgin nimbate holding the boy Jesus on cloud with orb in left hand and his right hand raised in benediction. Underneath is a stone building possibly the holy house of Lorento. The other side has the legend SALVA MVN (Save) …
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
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Record ID: LON-BDFC73
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy pilgrim badge or pendant of St John the Baptist dating from AD 1450 -1550. The object is discoidal, and most likely represents a charger with the bearded head of John the Baptist in raised relief at the centre surrounded by a border of incised lines. The badge has a integral attachment loop on the top. The back is undecorated with a raised central disk corresponding to the bearded head on the other side. Lewis (2014:145) writes "The relic of St John the Baptist's head on a charger inspired the design of many pilgrim badges associated with his c…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Saturday 17th June 2017
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Record ID: LON-A949BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cut silver Class 3bc penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating from AD 1248-50. Northampton Mint, moneyer Thomas Rinne, North 986-988. Obverse: Crowned head facing. Obverse inscription: [hENRICVS RE]X III Reverse: Long cross voided with three pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription: TOM/ASO/[NN/ORh] wth OM ligated Dimensions: diameter: 15.99mm; weight: 0.46g. Similar cut Henry III Northampton penny on the database is GLO-3AEF6D. Reference: North, J. J. 1980. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I. Early Anglo-Saxon to Henry III c.600-1272. Spink: London
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
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Record ID: LON-A943F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) third coinage AD1583-1603, North No. 2016. Uncertain mint mark. Obverse: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind. Obverse inscription: [E.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA] Reverse: Shield on a long cross fourchee dividing legend. Reverse inscription: [ CIVI/TAS/]LON/DON Dimensions: diameter: 15.23mm; weight: 0.65g. A similar coin on the database is LON-E1CF6D. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
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Record ID: LON-A93FCE
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval brass and iron scissors dating from AD 1500-1700. The remaining part consists of a complete oval finger looped arm and fragment of the other arm with part of the iron blade. The arm is sub-rectangular in cross-section and is decorated on both sides with an incised star near the finger loop, followed by a series of oblique geometric lines and floral decoration on the remainder of the arm. The scissors have a brass rivet. The iron blade is heavily corroded and no cutlers mark is visible. Dimensions: length: 82.10mm; thickness: 3.53mm; weight: 10.62g. Si…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
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Record ID: LON-A772C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Stephen (AD 1135-1154), Watford type, unknown moneyer of London dating from AD 1135 - 1141. North 873. Obverse: Diademed bust right holding a sceptre in right hand. Obverse inscription: [...] Reverse: Cross Moline with a fleur in earch angle. Reverse inscription: [...]LON[...] Dimensions: diameter: 18.01mm; weight: 0.95g. Similar Stephen pennies in the database are NMS-DCA325 and NMS-BE19EB. Reference: North, J. J. 1980. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I. Early Anglo-Saxon to Henry III c.600-1272. Spink: London
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
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Record ID: LON-A6DC6A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman body sherd of Nene Valley Colour Coated Ware NVCCP dating from AD 150-400. The sherd had foliate barbotine slip decoration. The body is a red fabric with barbotine decoration drawn on to the exterior surface. The sherd has a slip coating on both the exterior and interior. The interior surface is otherwise undecorated but has regular striations from the wheel turning process.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
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Record ID: LON-A67A08
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token dated AD 1653. Williamson (1889, no.370) and Dickinson and Thompson (2007, no.6671a). Obverse: AT . THE . MARINERS = three mariners Reverse: IN . BOSS . ALLEY. 1653 = W . C . R Dimensions: diameter: 15.51mm; weight: 0.94g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. I. Elliot Stock: London. Dickinson, M. J. and Thompson, R. H. 2007. Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles. 59. The Norweb Collection Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750. …
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
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Record ID: LON-A3C282
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd fragment from a Roman Trier black-slipped ware (Moselkeramik) folded beaker dating to AD 180 - 250. The sherd is folded with a soft rouletted band. Both the inside and outside are coated in a dark glossy slip. The interior surface is undecorated but has regular striations from the wheel turning process. The fragment has a hard-red fabric with no visible inclusions, it has fine grey layers underneath the colour-coating of the inside and outside of the vessel, giving a 'sandwich-effect'. Symonds (1992:49) writes "This relatively complicated sandwich-effect is unique to Trie…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
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Record ID: LON-98BE1D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd fragment from a Roman Trier black-slipped ware (Moselkeramik) beaker dating to AD 180 - 250. The sherd consists of the part of the rim with upper section of the wall probably from a beaker. Both the inside and outside are coated in a dark glossy slip. The interior surface is undecorated but has regular striations from the wheel turning process. The fragment has a hard-red fabric with no visible inclusions, it has fine grey layers underneath the colour-coating of the inside and outside of the vessel, giving a 'sandwich-effect'. Symonds (1992:49) writes "This relatively comp…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
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Record ID: LON-98B595
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd fragment from a Roman Trier black-slipped ware (Moselkeramik) beaker dating to AD 180 - 250. The sherd consists of the part of the rim with upper section of the wall probably from a beaker. Both the inside and outside are coated in a dark glossy slip. The interior surface is undecorated but has regular striations from the wheel turning process. The fragment has a hard-red fabric with no visible inclusions, it has fine grey layers underneath the colour-coating of the inside and outside of the vessel, giving a 'sandwich-effect'. Symonds (1992:49) writes "This relatively comp…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
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Record ID: LON-844B3A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd fragment from a Roman Trier black-slipped ware (Moselkeramik) beaker dating to AD 180 - 250. The sherd has one rouletted band. Both the inside and outside are coated in a dark glossy slip. The interior surface is undecorated but has regular striations from the wheel turning process. The fragment has a hard-red fabric with no visible inclusions, it has fine grey layers underneath the colour-coating of the inside and outside of the vessel, giving a 'sandwich-effect'. Symonds (1992:49) writes "This relatively complicated sandwich-effect is unique to Trier vessels, and it sug…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
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Record ID: LON-83E256
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd fragment from a Roman Trier black-slipped ware (Moselkeramik) folded beaker dating to AD 180 - 250. The sherd is folded with four evenly spaced rouletted bands. Both the inside and outside are coated in a dark glossy slip. The interior surface is undecorated but has regular striations from the wheel turning process. The fragment has a hard-red fabric with no visible inclusions, it has fine grey layers underneath the colour-coating of the inside and outside of the vessel, giving a 'sandwich-effect'. Symonds (1992:49) writes "This relatively complicated sandwich-effect is u…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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