Record ID: PUBLIC-906155
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead alloy openwork strap end, cast in one piece, probably dating 14th - 15th century. The object is rectangular and has been cast. The remains of organic material (leather) are visible in the interior. The strap end has straight sides and a curved outside edge. The front plate has an openwork panel down the centre of its length decorated with a row of two complete crosses with lozenges on their arms and a partial cross below. The back is plain apart from two pierced circular hole where the pins would have terminated. The two copper alloy pins which attach it to the leather…
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A880D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of London, -//ML. RIC V, pt 2, p. 472, no. 101. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 11th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-335FFD
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dress hook, Read class E, type 3, dating from the early Post-Medieval period, AD 1500 - 1600. It has a moulded, openwork body pierced with eight circular perforations, four on each side of a central, flower or berry motif with heart under, sits within a moulded V shape. At the upper edge of the body is an integral, trapezoidal suspension loop now broken, and at the lower edge a curved hook beneath a raised, transverse ridge. The tag has a dark brown patina. It is 35.90mm long, 16.74mm wide and 1.67mm thick. It weighs 1.88g. Similar ones are illustrated in Read, 200…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-48C99B
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post-medieval copper-alloy diamond-shaped foil pilgrim badge of St George and the Dragon. The foil depicts in stamped relief (repoussé) a haloed St George kneeling in prayer facing right towards a cross. St George appears to be kneeling on the dragon. The dragon's tail can be seen on the left side of the saint and its head on his right, two of the dragon's clawed feet are seen emerging from under the saint in the lower quarter of the diamond. The central field is surrounded by a border of rope twist band and then a band of alternating diamonds, five pointed stars and crosses…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C59E0E
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy toy miniature canon of late Post-Medieval date (17th-19th century). These models were produced as complete working models of their larger counterparts. Cast in one piece, this toy cannon comprises of a elongated bulbous cascable. The vent field has a concave profile with the vent hole having a large aperture. Three reinforce rings in relief are on the barrel which gently tapers from the vent towards the muzzle. The cannon is broken and the muzzle is missing, most likely due to an explosion. Two trunnions, which are round in section, project from a collar approxi…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-52A9C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus from the House of Constantine, commemorative VRBS ROMA issue, mint of Lugdunum (Lyon) 330-331 AD, Reece Preiod 17 (330-348 AD).
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-534F94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of the emperor Claudius II (268-270 AD), Rome mint 268-270 AD, Reece Period 13 (260-275 AD). Reverse: ANN[ON]A AVG, Annona standing on prow facing left, holding cornucopia and grain ears. Weight: 2.15 g. Diameter: 20.56 mm
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EC5594
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post medieval copper alloy Royal farthing of James I AD 1603-1625. This is a Everson Lennox Type 3, mint mark uncertain with uncertain Obverse type , Reverse 1, Everson (2007:17). Obverse, double arched crown with sceptres in saltire behind, IACO:D:G:MAG:BRIT: Reverse, crowned harp with seven strings, FRA:ET.HIB.:REX. Weight: 0.44g Diameter: 16.75mm Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London Everson, T. 2007. The Galata Guide to the Farthing Tokens of James I and Charles I. Galata Print Ltd, Powys.
Created on: Sunday 18th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9DAF6B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token, Farthing of John Burrough, (Grocers Arms), Ipswich dating AD1648-1674. Dimensions: diameter: 15.50mm; weight: 0.81g. Obv: *JOHN.BVRROVGH around beaded inner circle, with Grocer's Arms within. Rev: *IN.IPSWICH* around beaded inner circle, with I.B within.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-608D6A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-tin shoe buckle dating to the late Medieval - early Post Medieval period AD, 1400-1550. The buckle has a circular buckle frame with a central cross-bar. The frame is decorated with a raised, bevelled band along the centre of the frame and beading around the edge. The cross-bar has a central groove to secure the pin. The iron wire pin is missing. Examples of this form of buckle on the database are LON-D36970 and LON-7A4E36. Several similar examples have been excavated in London, Egan & Pritchard (1991:66-7 no.227) write that the numbers suggest these were a standard form f…
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2016
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Record ID: LON-7E4CF0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-tin shoe buckle dating to the late Medieval - early Post Medieval period AD, 1400-1550. The buckle has a circular buckle frame with a central cross-bar. The frame is decorated with a raised, bevelled band along the centre of the frame and beading around the edge. The cross-bar has a central groove to secure the pin. The iron wire pin is missing. Examples of this form of buckle on the database are PUBLIC-608D6A, LON-D36970 and LON-7A4E36. Several similar examples have been excavated in London, Egan & Pritchard (1991:66-7 no.227) write that the numbers suggest these were a …
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2016
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Record ID: LON-626DCD
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval copper-alloy object, probably a sun dial, dating from late 16th - 18th century. The fragment is sub-rectangular with one end forming a point and one edge being serrated, where the fragment has broken off from the larger object. One side of the fragment is decorated with an incised design consisting of three slightly curved, evenly spaced concentric lines spanning the width of the fragment, with several smaller lines running perpendicular connecting them together. One of these perpendicular lines extends beyond the curved lines and would have radiated from…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-39BB5E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Post Medieval, 15th-17th century, ceramic costrel, green glazed, border ware fabric, AD.1400-1650. The fragment represents the part of the spout and one carry hole of the vessel. The spout is circular and has been applied to the formed vessel body before firing. The outside has the remains of green glaze but this has been heavily abraded. Only one of the lugs is present, it would have been pierced to allow a cord to be passed through to allow the vessel to be carried, the hole is now blocked by a small stone. The fabric of the vessel is creamy white and free of inclusion…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2016
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Record ID: LON-9D64A4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Medieval to Post-Medieval, circular, uniface, lead token. The obverse face has radial lines forming a crude star. The reverse of the token is undecorated. Lead alloy tokens were used for a number of purposes during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods, and cast by both large and small industries. They are therefore very difficult to date, but those with initials are thought to date to the Post Medieval period. Dimensions: diameter: 21.88m, thickness: 4.15mm weight: 12.15mm
Created on: Friday 21st October 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: LON-B18789
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token dating from 1648-1674. Williamson (1889, no.3319). Issued by Thomas Mills in Wapping. Obverse: [THOMAS .MI]LLS [. AT . YE = A pelican feeding her young in her nest.] Reverse: [IN . ]WAPPINGE . 1664 [= T . E . M .] Dimensions: diameter: 14.78mm; weight: 0.39g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. I. Elliot Stock: London.
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: LON-9DE07D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token dating from 1648-1674. Williamson (1891, no.294-296). Issued by William Batch of Yarmouth. There are two obverse and two reverse dies known for this token. Obverse: WILLIAM . BATCH = a wheatsheaf Reverse: IN . YARMOVTH = W . B Dimensions: diameter: 13.48mm; weight: 0.37g. Other William Batch tokens on the database are NMS-515F8D and PAS-6F7932. A good example of this token can be seen at the The Norfolk Token Project. https://norfolktokenproject.wordpress.com/portfolio/williamson-294-6/ Reference: …
Created on: Friday 21st October 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: LON-9A1413
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 1653. Williamson (1889, no.242) and Dickinson and Thompson (2007, no.6567). Issued by Richard Levet at the Crispin and Crispianus, Bishopgate. Williamson (189:533) notes "the issuer was evidently a shoemaker." (Larwood and Hotton 1867:281). Dickinson and Thompson (2007 no.6567) note "Richard Levett, Cordwainer, Master 1663; will, PCC, 1665, St Martin Outwich; wife Anne." Obverse: [AT . THE . CRISP]IN . AND = BISHOPGATE Reverse: [CRISP]IANVS . 1653 = RICH . LEVET . A Dimensions: diameter: 15.61mm; weight:…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
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Record ID: LON-D58C14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver 2-real 'cob' piece of Philip II-Philip IV of Spain (AD1556-1665). The coin would have been minted in Lima, Peru or Potosi, Bolivia or Mexico. Obverse: Crowned shield bearing the arms of Spain and its territories. Reverse: Cross within octofoil, lion rampant and castle in alternate quarters. Similar real 'cobs' on the database are IOW-FD60C6 , HAMP-EEB4C6 and LANCUM-E9CE14. Dimensions: diameter: 22.13mm; weight: 6.36g.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LON-B86CE5
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval - early Post Medieval copper alloy hooked tag, Read class C, type 1, dating AD 1450 - 1600. It has two wires bent in a 'Bourchier knot' or reef knot thereby forming an integral oval attachment-loop; the end of the wire projects and forms the hook. The tag has a dark brown patina. It is 21.08mm long, 10.78mm wide and wire diameter 1.59mm . It weighs 1.68g. Similar ones are illustrated in Read, 2008, page 142, number 557 and Egan, 2005, page 44, number 157. A similar example of this dress hook is on the database is SUR-04F848. Reference: Read, B. 2008. …
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LON-D8D0CF
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval ivory handle, probably from a knife, dating to AD1701. The handle is sub-circular in section, being at its widest point at the terminal end and tapering towards the blade end. The shoulder of the blade remains, with the whittle tang still embedded within the handle. The terminal end of the handle has been carved with the initials G P with two 8-pointed stars, one in between and one above. The date 1701 is carved beneath the initials. This is probably to act as a seal or stamp, however the carving has not been done in mirror image and thus meaning any stamp made with th…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2016
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