Record ID: PUBLIC-F82EA4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Half a very corroded cast copper-alloy double loop buckle frame. The surviving loop is oval internally and has a pointed outside edge; although only stubs of the second loop survive, it was probably identical. There is a projecting knop at either end of the strap bar, which is slightly narrowed. A copper-alloy pin with open loop survives on the bar. 32.5mm long and 26.37mm wide. Weighs 5.27g. Whitehead illustrates a similar example (2003, 56, no. 323) which he dates to c.1500-1650.
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F7F9F5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy double loop asymmetric buckle, with one roughly rectangular and one roughly D-shaped loop. The rectangular loop has an outer edge shaped externally into two incurves, and the D-shaped loop is incurved internally. The bar is narrower than the frame. 21.34mm long and 15.22mm wide. Weighs 1.67g. Whitehead illustrates two similar examples (2003, 91, nos. 570 and 573) and dates them to c. 1575-1700.
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F7D583
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Half of a cast copper alloy double loop buckle frame, consisting of one trapezoidal loop and the bar.There is a projecting knop at either end of the bar, which is now slightly bent. The loop is rounded in cross-section on the front and flat on the reverse. 24.77mm long x 16.76mm wide, weighs 2.39g. Three similar but complete examples are shown by Whitehead (2003, 82, nos. 506, 507 and 509) and dated to c. 1570-1700.
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F78715
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy decorated double-loop buckle frame, both loops oval. Each loop has a moulded rosette on the outside edge and there is a projecting knop at either end of the bar. Filemarks are visible on both the front and on the flat reverse. 43.58mm long x 23.92mm wide, weighs 7.44g. The front appears dark, possibly black-lacquered. A very similar example, including the black coating, is shown by Whitehead (2003, 66, no. 408) where it is dated to c. 1550-1650.
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F762D4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy double-loop buckle frame, both loops oval and D-shaped in cross-section. The circular-section bar is slightly narrowed, and slightly recessed so that the buckle is angled slightly about the bar. There is a very slight moulding continuing the line of the bar where it meets the frame. The centre of one ouside edge has a pair of oblique grooves emphasising the pin rest, and it may have a groove in the centre forming the pin rest, although corrosion makes this unclear. It measures 39.28mm long and 31.09mm wide, and weighs 6.75g. A very similar although smaller example is show…
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F73023
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hook-piece from a late medieval to early post-medieval book clasp, dating circa 1400-1600. The item, made of a single plate, is rectangular and has a flared end opposite the hook. It was originally flat, but has been bent whilst in the ground. At one end the corners have been cut away to make a central bent-under hook, which would have fitted over a bar on a catch-piece, thus clasping the book closed. The other, flared end is broken, with none of the original edge surviving. The front has two circular rivet holes through which a rivet survives intact in one hole. The front is decora…
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-39FC85
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a post-medieval cast copper alloy sub-rectangular shoe buckle with a drilled frame for separate iron bar. One corner survives with about half of one outcurved outside edge, and most of one top or bottom edge which is incurved near the corner and straight in the centre. The outside edge has moulded decoration consisting of broad transverse flutes alternating with narrow grooves. The other edge has perhaps seven narrow transverse grooves producing a ribbed effect in the centre, over the hole for the bar. The surface is tinned. Length 29mm, width 17.17m, maximum thickness 2.3…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-39BD82
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a medieval copper-alloy buckle frame consisting of the thick,ornate moulded outside edge with a stub of the narrower top and bottom edge to either side. There are three deep grooves between the mouldings, forming a central pin rest with two mouldings to either side. Length: 16.65mm, Height: 7.01mm, Thickness (at moulding): 3.5mm, Weight: 1.46g. Parallels include Meols type 8, and several examples from London (Griffiths et al 2007, 84; Egan and Pritchard 1991, nos. 292, 302 etc). 12th to 14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-398F06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy finger ring with embossed decoration, probably of post-medieval date (1500 to 1800 AD). The finger ring consists of a wide copper alloy hoop with a flat rectangular cross-section and relief decoration all around the circumference. The decoration consists of a continuous interlace made up of two lines crossing over and under each other to form a series of lozenges approximately every 6mm. The raised line of one strand is broken to allow the other strand to pass over it. There are further indistinct relief motifs within the lozenges and in the spaces above and be…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-393D75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), Type 2, with Crescent mintmark, dating to the period 1634-1636. North type 2291, Spink 3204. Weighs 0.66g. Drscription: Obv.:Single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire through it. Leg.: '+CAROLV[S ]D G MAG BRI'. Rev.: Single rose surmounted by single arched crown. Leg.: '[FR(A/AN) ET HI(B) REX]'. Coin is quite corroded, worn and not struck on an irregular flan. Measurements: Thickness: 0.75mm Weight: 0.66g Diameter: 12.09mm
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-38F9C2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 17th century trade token issued by Thomas Bond of Maidstone in 1666. Obverse: Grocer's arms, very worn '+THOMAS BOND, [IN]'. Reverse: '+MA[Y]DSTONE.[IN. KENT]'. [T.L.B] and DATE in centre. The T and L are Ligated Measurements: Thickness: 0.55mm Weight: 0.71g Diameter: 15.24mm
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-389382
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). North First Issue coinage (1558-1561) or Second Issue coinage (1561-1582). Mintmark Illegible. North (1991) no. 1988.or 2017. Dimensions: 14mm diameter, 0.2mm thick. Weight: 0.41g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-33F3B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of James I (1603-1625); First Coinage, 1603-1604.First bust, II behind head; thistle above Shield on reverse. Spink 2649. Dimensions: 16.6mm diameter, 0.2mm thick. Weight: 0.88g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-33CEA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver Sol-piece of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), dated 1691 on coin. Obverse: 1691. LVD. XIIII. D_ _ _ _ RET.RAV.REX; Bust illegible. Reverse: DOMINE.SALVVM.FAC.HVGE.M _ ; Crown above crossed L's with 3 Fleur de Lis, one centre bottom, one either side of the cross. Diameter: 19.0mm. Weight: 1.28g..
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D03243
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval bi-face copper alloy token 19mm diameter, 3mm thick. Cast and with WT with 1 underneath on one side, the other face has PB with S underneath. Use unknown.
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB39B7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy hooked tag, incomplete with hook missing. Cast in one piece with a circular plate. The centre of the plate is a shallow convex dome, hollow on the reverse, with moulded relief decoration of lower-case letters reading ihs, with a wavy horizontal line over the h. A wide flat border around is decorated with oblique pellets to resemble cabling. The lettering is the right way up when the trapezoidal loop is at the top and the stub of a hook is at the base. 20.5mm x 14.48mm, 1.77g. The letters ihs stand for the sacred monogram meaning Jesus Saviour of Men, and can also be re…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CAD887
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Post Medieval spur, c. 17th century AD. This is the spur arm which has broken off and the remaining components of the spur are missing. The spur terminal has two rounded lobes with circular perforation in each; the arm is curved and the lobes are extending from an ankle in the form of a foot with an additional lobe shape on the top. The fragment is 66.08mm long, 16.22mm wide, 3.5mm thick and weighs 9.08 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CAAE92
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Post Medieval spur, c. 17th century AD. This is the spur arm which has broken off and the remaining components of the spur are missing. The spur terminal has two rounded lobes with circular perforation in each; one of which has a separate copper alloy rivet which would have attached the rowel to the spur. The fragment is 43.16mm long, 13.12mm wide, 2.38mm thick and weighs 5.23 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA2E27
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy spur rowel fragment (just less than half of the whole), dating to the medieval period. The rowel is circular in plan and this fragment has a total of 12 points, none of which are complete as they have worn ends. There is an aperture in the centre of the rowel which would have connected to the spur frame. The points are separate for approx. half their length, the centre sections being fused but still showing as separate forms. Half circle 43mm X 21mm, 3.1mm thick. Weighs 8.08g. This style of rowel was in use from c. AD 1350-1400.
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C9C444
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
16th- or 17th-century copper-alloy openwork belt mount consisting of four lozenge-shaped elements. Each element is shaped with the inner angles more obtuse and the outer angles more acute, so that the whole is lozenge-shaped with centrally indented sides. All edges are bevelled (slightly sloping) on the front. On the reverse, the original mounting prongs are present, one on each end, approximately 7mm long. It measures 25mm long (with a prong at either end) x 20mm wide, and weighs 2.15g. Almost identical examples can be seen at SF-A7ACE7, SUSS-6A8914 and SUSS-9FA2E0.
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th March 2021
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