Record ID: BUC-5F9479
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possibly Roman lead and iron steelyard weight dating to c. AD 43 - 410. It is conical in shape. It tapers from 14.3mm to 20.7mm in width. At the top is a complete iron loop. The loop measures 8mm in length, 12.5mm in width and 4mm in thickness. The bottom is flat and oval in shape. The weight is 34.2mm in length, 20.7mm max width, 19.4mm thickness, and weighs 50.22g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-CA3C8A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with two sections comprising a square section, which is 13.7 x 15.5, followed by a rectangular extension which is 9.5mm maximum width and tapers inward to 6.8mm width, and is 24mm long. The broken end of the square section is slightly convex. The object is flat and seems to have decoration on one side. The decoration is difficult to ascertain but there seems to be small dots around the edges of the square and a possible figure in the centre. The other side is undecorated. The obj…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: BUC-8F9517
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object of unknown date. The object is flat, and crescent shaped with three pointed projections at one end, and a protruding knop terminal at the other. The surface of the object has openwork decoration in the form of a cross with four holes. The object is 24.6mm in length, 26mm in width, 2.7mm in thickness, and weighs 5.04g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-B8B5F7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post Medieval copper alloy trade token dating to 17th century. Issued by Mathew Finall of Stony Stratford. Williamson (Buckinghamshire) 125, Manton & Hollis: 157.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: BUC-3091EA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post Medieval copper alloy and gilded strap mount possibly dating to the 16th century. The mount consists of two roses joined together by a rectangular ridge. The roses are formed of four circular lobed petals with a further central circular projection. In-between each petal there are small triangular, pointed projections, some of which are worn. At the end of one rose there is a thin rectangular projection which has an old break which suggests that there may have been a further attachment. The rear is flat and has two tapering spikes projecting from the centre of each r…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-88E53B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy strap end probably dating to 1350-1400 AD. The strap end is formed of two sheets with a spacer of sheeting between the front and back plates. It is sub-rectangular in plan and narrows to form a decorated terminal which is in the form of a fleur-de-lis. On both plates at the attachment end there are three incised horizontal lines. One plate is slightly shorter than the other, and the incised lines are less visible. In the centre of these lines there is a rivet joining the two plates and is still in-situ. The rivet may have been made of iron as there …
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-1926E6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy strap-end dating c. 1350-1400 AD. The strap-end is sub-rectangular in shape and is formed of two opposed pieces of sheet metal attached by one rivet which is still in-situ at the attachment end. The strap-end has angled ends which narrow to a pointed tip. The strap-end has a dark green to grey patina. The strap end is 24.5mm in length, 9.4mm in width, 2.7mm in thickness, and weighs 1.49g. For a similar strap end see Egan & Pritchard 1991, page 139, fig.90, number 640, dating to c.1350-1400 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-A3C7BD
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roughly finished lead biconical steelyard weight dating from the Roman to post medieval period. The weight has remnants of an iron suspension loop at one end of the object. The weight is 31.4mm in diameter around the centre of the weight, 41.6mm in height, and weighs 189g.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-1B8F8B
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy prick-spur possibly dating to 13th-14th century. The spur is U-shaped in plan and the arms are D-shaped in cross-section. Half way down one arm there is an old break.The other arm is complete and is attached to the centre of a figure of 8 terminal. The complete arm narrows before attaching to its terminal, and is slightly bent. The point which projects from the back of the arms is rectangular in shape and is 12.5mm in length which has a globular terminal which has iron residue possibly from an attachment. The spur has a light green patina. The spur is 92.…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-725DF3
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Early Medieval sword pyramid mount dating from c. 580-800 AD. Although the term 'pyramid' is generally applied to this form of object due to its shape normally being a square pyramid, this example is in the form of a cone. The object is plain and undecorated. It is hollow underneath and at the base there is an integral sub-rectangular sectioned bar running across the centre for attachment to the sword belt. The mount has a mid-green patina. The mount is 20mm in diameter, 11mm in height, and weighs 6.09g. Similar examples are SWYOR-89C624, and LIN-666425 wh…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: BUC-F2FF73
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring of uncertain date, from the Earliest Iron Age to the post-medieval period (c. 800 BC - AD 1800). It is circular in shape and is worn along one edge, suggesting it was attached to something. The ring is flat and oval in cross section. The ring is a dark green colour. The diameter of the ring measures 22.1mm. The ring is 3.2mm thick, and weighs 3.08g. Rings such as this would have been numerous and multi-purpose, for hanging keys from a belt for example. The buckle has a dark grey to black. The buckle is 35.5mm in diameter, 4.1mm in thickness, and weighs 9.65g. …
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-5EAD21
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval, polyhedral pin probably of Anglo-Saxon association dating to the 8th-9th century. The pin head is multi-faceted with thirteen facets in total, and is lozenge-shaped in form. The pin head is 11.5mm in length and 7.08mm in width. Each facet is decorated with ring-and-dot motifs, except the top and lower four side facets which are flat and undecorated. The larger front and back facets have four rings-and-dots which are aligned in a lozenge shape. On each side of these larger facets are three smaller facets, each with one ring-and-dot motif. There is a small col…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-2F1BB0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy mount dating to c. 1350 - c.1400. The mount is sub-rectangular in form with trefoil ends. The front of the mount is convex and narrows towards the centre then flares back outwards. It is decorated with a symmetrical motif which is made of one sheet which has been die-stamped. The decoration consists of trefoil ends which are formed by way of two vertical grooves. Joining the two trefoil ends are two transverse horizontal grooves in the centre of the mount. In the centre of these grooves the complete rivet rests still in-situ. The reverse of the mount i…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-A0EB0A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy casket key dating from the late 12th to early 14th century. The bow is lozenge shaped, this is irregular shaped. There is a circular hole in the centre of the bow measuring 4mm in diameter. The shoulders between the bow and the shank are raised and moulded as one collar running round the circumference of the shank. The shank is oval in cross section. The bit is L-shaped, with a rectangular ward projecting parallel along the shank, and one cleft. The terminal end of the shank is rounded and ends in an old break. The shank is hollow. The key has a light green pat…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-B9AB1D
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy French jetton made in Bourges c.1418-1437 (Mitchener 1988, p 197, no 548). The obverse shows a paschal lamb standing left with one foot raised and head (nimbate) reversed to view a flag surmounted by a cross that does not interrupt the margin. The reverse shows a triple stranded straight cross fleuretty.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: BUC-CAB84D
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and abraded post-Medieval copper-alloy rose and orb Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (master 1586-1635). Similar to Mitchiner 1988: no. 1505. Obverse: *HAN[NS KRAVWINCKEL IN NVRNBE]; Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose. Reverse: [*DAS WORT GOTS BLEIT EWIC]KLICH; Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattée within a double-stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: BUC-747BE2
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy French jeton made in Tournai dating to c.1415-1497, Shield of France type, (Mitchiner 1988, page 227, no 687). The obverse shows the Shield of France bearing three complete lis, with an 'o' above. The inscription reads: X AVE MARIA o GRACIA. The reverse shows a triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in a four-arched tressure. In the internal angles there are two V's and two M's. In the external angles there are four o's.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-752B41
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post Medieval copper alloy Nuremburg jetton possibly of rose / orb type. Possible date range c. 1500-1650. Inscriptions on both faces are illegible. Both obverse and reverse types are unclear due to severity of wear. One side of the jetton is bent.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-B07EA7
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post Medieval copper alloy Nuremburg, rose / orb type jetton of Hans Shultes I dating to the 1550's. (Mitchiner 1988, page 402, number 1360. The obverse shows three Crowns alternately with three Lis around a 5-petalled rose. The inscription reads: wedge HANS : SCHVTES : NORM. The reverse shows imperial orb surmounted by cross patty: within a tressure of three simple arches, and pellets around the tressure. The inscription reads: HANS : SCHVLTES : NORP. The jetton is bent down the middle.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-332528
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy possible harness pendant suspension mount or hanger, possibly dating to c. AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant is L-shaped in plan. The remains of the pendant consist of a suspension loop with an incomplete rivet through the hole. The rivet is bent and loose. Attached to the suspension loop is a long thin rectangular stem which has incised diagonal lined decoration. the stem is D-shaped in cross-section. There are possibly remains of another suspension loop at the other end of the stem but only half survives. Projecting right from the bottom suspension loop…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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