Record ID: PUBLIC-B3B95A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting, probably a belt mount, dating to the 17C. THe mount consists of a sub-recatangular plate.widening to a point centrally on both long edges. From the reverse project a pair of integral rectangular-sectioned prongs which have been bent at around 90 degrees to meet in the middle, forming a sub-rectangular loop. There is a trace of decoration on the upper surface. Length 20 mm.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8C90EF
Object type: TUMBREL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tumbrel dating to 1200 - 1500. This folding balance for weighing coins was formed from two arms which pivot in the middle allowing the balance to be opened into a cross shape to be used, or folded flat. One arm includes an integral pan and weight and this passes through the wider arm. The pan is 12m x 11mm and has a ridge on the sides nearest and furthest from the hinge and the weight is angled to form the hinge and is square in cross section and is held in place by a pin through the body of the wider arm. The wider arm which contains the hinge is decorated with a zoomo…
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
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