Record ID: OXON-22C70A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An ornate base silver mount dating to the 19th century or later. The mount is sub-rectangular in plan with very rounded narrow edges. At the base of the mount on one long edge is an expanded foot, bevelled in section having a flat back and sloping front. At the top of the mount, in the centre of the long edge, is a trefoil-shaped projection. Within the centre of the mount is elaborate moulded decoration consisting of a central trefoil flower bud above a long pelleted stem. The flower bud has scrolled and pelleted decoration within each petal. Protruding from t…
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st November 2021
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Record ID: OXON-C716E7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy mount / pommel cap / knob / handle of uncertain but possible Roman or medieval date. The mount has a broadly flat top with nine crudely faceted edges below. A second and third row of facets narrow down towards the thin end of the mount which has a circular aperture in the base, apparently for mounting upon something. Overall the mount is crudely made. The purpose is uncertain.
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-C6D6DB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Roman copper alloy buckle plate or other linear mount. The remains of the mount is broadly rectangular in plan with a semi-circular hole at one end (broken and incomplete rivet or buckle pin hole?). One side of the object is decorated with a simple incised linear border; the other side is undecorated and quite rough. Suggested date: AD 43-409.
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-8076C3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of Roman or medieval date. The pin-head is cylindrical with undecorated disc ends and a body grooved lengthwise around its outside, giving the object a barrel-like appearance. Centred on the underside of the head is the remains of an iron tang or shank, almost square in section. The patina of the object suggests a Roman or medieval date, and the iron tang/shank could indicate that this is a fitting for a knife (knife cap) or possibly a furniture mount. Parallels have been hard to find, only one similar object appeared in searches on this database…
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th February 2019
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Record ID: OXON-55998F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy post-medieval mount dating to the later 16th or 17th century AD (c. AD 1550-1700). The strap fitting mount is in the form of an elongated acorn with trefoil flare at the terminal of the base of the acorn shell. The shell of the acornhas a stippled decoration that is now very worn. Traces of gilding survives. On the reverse are two integrally cast spikes to affix the mount to a leather strap. The mount is 26.7mm long, 10.1mm wide and weighs 2.28 grams. Similar examples of this mount is illustrated by Read (2001: 37) which he dates to to AD 1…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: OXON-88C267
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but misshapen gold finger ring or circular fitting with a plain and simple hoop. There is no decoration either internally nor externally. The inside of the band is rough compared to the outside suggesting this may be a fitting for something like a cane or knife rather than a finger ring. The internal diameter of the ring is 21.8mm (max), width 5.2mm, thickness 0.9mm, weight 3.2 grams. The ring is probably of late medieval to modern date however its undiagnostic nature makes it impossible to securely date it to pre-1709. As such it falls outside the provisions of the Treasur…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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Record ID: OXON-BE3872
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable Roman date. The mount is kite-shaped in plan with semi-circular recesses at either short corner and elongated recesses at either long end. There are two crudely executed deep parallel linear incisions down the centre of the length of the mount and around the outside edges. The reverse of the mount has a mass of iron corrosion protruding from the centre, preseumably the remains of an iron shank. No direct comparison could be found for this object however it shares similarities with belt / harness mounts of Roman date.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: OXON-BC2E06
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper alloy mount of medieval date. The mount is bar-shaped in plan with pointed terminals displaying worn zoomorphic features possibly indended to be birds' heads with downward curved beaks and bulbous eyes. In the centre of the mount is a raised boss with a square aperture. The underside of the mount is hollow. This may be one of several fittings, no direct comparision could be easily identified, it could be a knife quillion or a strap/harness/furniture fitting. Suggested date AD 1100-1400.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: OXON-F48242
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting of post-medieval date. The mount head is a very slightly domed sexfoil in plan with moulded grooves through each petal to its opposite, and raised lentoid bosses on each petal tip. The reverse of the head is hollow and has the remains of four integral shanks which would have secured the mount in place. These are largely missing due to old breaks. This object may have adorned a casket or box or due to its size, maybe a horse harness.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: OXON-1A4EE4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount or possible pendant of medieval date. The object is oval in plan and has a gilded surface. No other information...
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-08D475
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy anthropormorphic mount dating from the Late Iron Age to the Roman period. The mount features the head and shoulders, which are triangular and are slightly damaged. The facial features are worn but discernable, as is long, combed-back hair and possibly a robe or armour over the shoulders and upper chest. The figure is probably male although this is far from certain. The reverse of the mount is hollow and there is a long integrally cast spike for attachment. This may be a vessel escutcheon although the spike suggests is could have also been for a…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goring', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-07F89B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy anthropormorphic mount dating from the Late Iron Age to the Roman period. The mount features the head and shoulders, which are triangular. The facial features are worn but discernable, as is long, combed-back hair and possibly a robe or armour over the shoulders and upper chest. It is not possible to discern sex. On the reverse of the mount is a long integrally cast spike for attachement. This may be a vessel mount, although the spike suggests is could have also been for a belt or strap. Suggested date: 50 BC - AD 200.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: BERK-D77D66
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy decorative mount or fitting of early Medieval date, c. 12th century AD (AD 1100-1200). The object is formed from a sem-circular plate of copper alloy, gilded on the upper surface. The plate has alternating rounded panels of openwork and solid panels decorated with human face-masks. Between the panels are several smaller holes presumably for rivets, two of which survive. These rivets stand proud of the front surface and have been gilded, suggesting that they are decorative rather than functional. Each rivet is cone shaped and terminates with a rounded knop.…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: BERK-1E3742
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy furniture fitting of post-medieval date. The fitting is in the form of an equal-armed cros with slightly expanded terminals. There is no decoration visible on the front of the mount. On there reverse of the mount are four sunken hollows at the end of each arm, all filled with the remains of an unidentified substance presumabely to secure the mount in place. The form of the cross and the colour of the metal strongly suggests a post-medieval, if not later date. The mount probably adorned an item of furniture of casket / chest. Suggested date: AD 1500-1800.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
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Record ID: BERK-929064
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount or stud dating to the early medieval period, probably 6th to 7th century AD. The mount is circular in plan with cast Salin Style II interlaced detracted zoomorphic designs around a central pellet and ring (possibly an animal's eye). The upper surface of the mount has been gilded. The reverse of the mount has the remains of three intergrally cast studs set equidistantly around the edge of the mount. Simlar objects have been recorded on the PAS database including CAM-758D07, BH-EA77E7, BERK-F72627, BERK-18B795 and BUC-24D6. The three integral studs …
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
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Record ID: BERK-B1B0B6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn cast copper alloy mount dating to the early-medieval (Anglo-Sacndinavian) period. The mount is a bar wirth raised mouldeding and ribs and an abstract zoomorphic snout, similar to those seen on strap ends and stirrup terminals of the 11th century AD. There is a recessed panel in the centre of the mount with a rivet hole although no rivet remains. At the rear of the mount is a second rivet hole this time full of iron corrosion from the extant iron rivet. The underside of the mount is flat, plain and undecorated. This is probably a strap fitting of 11th century date.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2017
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Record ID: BERK-0DF737
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount or fitting of probable 11th century date. The mount has a central bar with triangular terminals, boradly 'bow-tie' shaped. It has rivet holes on the outer corners of both terminals, and is flat in section. The mount is poorly preserved, suffering from extensive surface corrosion, however the outline of the raised decoration can still be seen. The decortation appears to consist of a round device with a cross over and extending beyond its confines. This is repeated at the opposing terminal. A double linear, or pillar, connects the two circular features. A ver…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2017
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Record ID: BERK-80F9CA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount or strap end of early-medieval date. The mount is probably incomplete as there are no fitting or attachments points visible. The mount is broadly 'bow-tie' shaped with a double ribbed central panel separating the two arms. The upper side of the arms is decorated with ring-and-dot motifs arranged in pairs. A worn transverse rib is located at each terminal end. The underside of the object is flat, plain and undecorated. Similar bow-tie shaped mounts and strap ends are known from the early-medieval period, although they are certainly not common. One other exa…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2017
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Record ID: BERK-7D0817
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy lion-headed casket mount dating to the Roman period. The object is sub-conical in profile, having a sub-triangular section and circular base. The mount is tiered and has a plain lower tier with two decorated tiers above. These are decorated with linear patterns that are intended to represent the lion's mane. The upper tier is triangular in plan and represents the lion's head. Overall the mount is quite worn with the decoration faded. The reverse of the mount is hollow with the remains of an integral copper alloy shank which would have secured the mount to an…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: BERK-6B3F52
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount of uncertain use or date. The mount is disc-shaped in plan and the front is crudely decorated with multiple incised vertical and horizontal lines arranged to be akin to a cross crosslet-type design. On the reverse of the mount is a thick integral shank that may have fitted into a leather strap. There is also a short, C-sectioned projection from one edge of the reverse. This appears incomplete so it is uncertain what its purpose is, however it may be the remains of a hinge, possibly for a horse harness pendant, with the disc being the strap fitting mount. Su…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2017
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