Record ID: IOW-FD1388
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy double-looped uckle (c. 1350-c. 1650). The pin is missing. This buckle is moulded at the front and flat at the rear. The oval loops are similar in size. At the front the outside edges have a scrolled vegetal design. The bar is triangular in cross-section. This buckle frame has a green patina with flecks of black lacquer. Length: 35.8mm; width: 28.6mm; thickness: 3.3mm. Weight: 6.05g. Similar buckles have been published (Whitehead 2003: 53). Whitehead, R. 2003. Buckles 1250-1800. Greenlight Publishing. Witham.
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-29F9B4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight (c. 1600-c. 1800). This weight is circular and flat and the sides are missing. The inner face has concentric grooves and a lathe centre mark at the centre. At 6 0' clock a stamped verification mark is in the form of a crown over a letter or symbol. The base has shallow grooved concentric rings and a lathe centre mark at the centre. This face also has filed adjustment marks. Diameter: 50.0mm; thickness: 4.1mm. Weight: 49.45g. This object is very worn with a green patina and may have been adapted for another use.
Created on: Friday 7th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 8th September 2018
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Record ID: IOW-29C18B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn post-Medieval silver groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: cross-crosslet/cross crosslet, 1560-1561 (North 1991: 133, ref: 1986). Obverse: ELIZABE[TH] D.G.AN.FRA;ET.HIB [R]EGINA; Crowned bust left. Reverse: POSVI/DE[V AD]/IVTOR[E]/M:MEV; (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription. Diameter: 23.6mm. Weight: 1.55g. DA=12:3. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 7th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 8th September 2018
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Record ID: IOW-29BB99
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy buckle with a separate copper-alloy folded sheet plate (c. 1270-c. 1450). The frame is a Meols type 4. The pin and part of the folded plate is missing. The copper-alloy frame is oval in plan with a narrowed off-set bar. In cross-section the frame is mainly 'D'-shaped and is flat at the rear. At the centre of the outer edge there is a projecting 'V'-shaped knop or lip, notched to form a pin rest. The bar is square in cross-section with rounded corners. The parallel sided sheet copper-alloy square plate is folded widthways and is recessed to acc…
Created on: Friday 7th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
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Record ID: IOW-9418AB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified copper-alloy object of Unknown date and uncertain function. This object is a handle or loop which had four projections. The loop is circular in plan, flat on both faces and bevelled internally on both faces. It has an outer diameter of 17.5mm and an inner diameter of 10.0mm. Between the handle and projection, a collar is oval in cross-section and measures 10.0mm x 9.0mm. There were originally four projections. The existing projection is incomplete and the other three are missing due to breaks. Scars formed by the breaks can be seen where the projection…
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2018
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Record ID: IOW-FCD368
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy two-piece button (c. 1600-c. 1700). The front of the button is missing. This button is circular in plan. The back of the button is convex and it is concave on the inside. The integral drilled shank is 'D'-shaped in side view and the hole has a diameter of 3.6mm. The button is drab green. Diameter: 19.0mm; height: 10.7mm. Weight: 2.99g. A similar button has been published (Read 2005: 70, ref: 279). Read, B. 2005. Metal Buttons. c. .900 BC-AD 1700. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-FC8294
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle (c. 1350-c. 1650). Most of one loop is missing. The frame is convex at the front, flat at the rear and oval in plan. At the front of the outer edge there is series of transverse grooves as decoration. The narrowed bar is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. The tapering pin is rectangular in cross-section. This frame and pin have a green patina. Frame: 24.0mm; width: 35.4mm; thickness: 2.4mm. Pin: length: 22.0mm; width at loop: 5.3mm. Overall weight: 6.33g. Similar buckles have been pub…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-E448AB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle (c. 1350-c. 1650). The pin is missing. The frame is convex at the front and flat at the rear. Each loop is similar in size, oval in plan. At the front of one outer edge there is a groove forming a pin-rest. The narrowed bar is 'D'-shaped in cross-section and there is iron staining at the centre of the bar. This frame is corroded and green with patches of slightly darker green patina. Length: 39.8mm; width: 30.0mm; thickness: 2.3mm. Weight: 5.64g. Similar buckles have been published an…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-E3480A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy one-piece button or cloak fastener (c. 1600-c. 1700). The integral drilled shank is missing. This button is circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The front is decorated with annulets and cordons of annulets to form a stylised elaborate flower head. The stub of the shank can be seen at the rear. The button is corroded and green with tiny flecks of a white metal coating at the front. Diameter: 20.0mm; height: 4.8mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 4.46g. A button from South-East Dorset with very similar decoratio…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-E280F7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy two-piece swivel fitting (c. 1100-c. 1500). The piece represents the half of the swivel and consists of a roughly 'D'-shaped frame with sub-triangular sides which gradually expand towards each end, where they terminate in a pair of zoomorphic beasts heads flanking a central block. Their muzzles are long with the upper jaw running from the brow ridge to the lip and their mouths open, clasping the central block. The central block is oval with a domed upper surface and a flat lower surface. An integral spigot projects from the lower surface and is c…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-E258EB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy two-piece swivel fitting (c. 1100-c. 1500). The piece represents the half of the swivel and consists of a roughly 'D'-shaped frame with sub-triangular sides which gradually expand towards each end, where they terminate in a pair of zoomorphic beasts heads flanking a central block. Their muzzles are long with the upper jaw running from the brow ridge to the lip and their mouths open, clasping the central block. The central block is oval with a flat upper and lower surface. An integral spigot projects from the lower surface and is circular in cross…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-9E92DD
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval Rose/Orb jetton of an anonymous Nuremberg maker (c. 1500-c. 1585). Mitchiner 1988: 377-386, refs: 1190-1286. Obverse: Illegible fictitious legend; Three crowns, alternating with three lis, arranged centrifugally around a central rose. Reverse: Illegible fictitious legend; Imperial orb surmounted by a cross within a tressure with three main arches. Diameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 0.94g. Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg, Jetons Medalets & Tokens, Volume 1. Seaby: London.
Created on: Sunday 8th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-7A38F8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle (c. 1550- c. 1650). The pin is missing. The frame is convex at the front and largely flat at the rear although the inner edges of the frame are bevelled slightly. Both loops are sub-square in plan. Each outside edge has a pointed knop with incised lines that form a trefoil or shell appearance. The central bar is sub-circular in cross-section. At each end of the bar there is a small projecting lobe which has similar incised lines as those on the knops. The frame generally has a shiny greenish silvery patina. However…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-7868DD
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy dress-hook (1500-1600). Read Class E, Type 3. The front is moulded and the rear face is flat. It has an openwork body pierced with seven circular perforations, three on one side and four on the other. These perforations enclose hatched decoration with a 'V'-shaped base. Between the body and hook there is a small transverse ridge. The hook curves rearwards and is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. This dress-hook is reddish green and corroded with drab green corrosion products. Length: 36.0mm; width: 16.8mm; thickness: 1.8mm; t…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-779FE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: ermine/ermine. Dated 1572 on coin (North 1991, 134, ref: 1997). Obverse: ELIZABETH: D.G.ANG FR ET HI.REGINA.; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head. Reverse: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV. (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1572 above shield. Diameter: 24.9mm. Weight: 2.76g. DA=12:9. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 6th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-771449
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing of Charles II (1660-1685), minted at London and dated 167? on coin (Spink: 3394). Obverse: CAROLVS A CAROLO; Laureate bust left. Reverse: BRITANNIA; Britannia seated left. Diameter: 22.3mm. Weight: 4.98g. DA=12:6.
Created on: Friday 6th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-76A9BB
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy jetton of Tournai (c. 1415-c. 1497), but probably struck after 1478. (Mitchiner 1988: 223, refs: 663a-663b). Obverse: AVE MARIA GRACA (rosette stops); Royal crown: across its body: '. O .' Reverse: Single stranded arcuate cross fleuretty with a rosette at the centre: in a 4-arched tressure: in angles: '. rosette .' (x4). Diameter: 26.0mm. Weight: 6.20g. Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg, Jetons Medalets & Tokens, Volume 1. Seaby: London.
Created on: Friday 6th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-5AE089
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn Medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377), minted at London. Third (florin) coinage, 1344-1351 (North 1991: 47, refs: 1113-1114). Obverse: ED[ ]DnS (annulet stop) hYB (Lombardic N); Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LOn/DOn (Lombardic Ns); Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 17.8mm. Weight: 1.18g. DA=12:5. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2017
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Record ID: IOW-5A82FD
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-Medieval silver-gilt cinquefoil dress-hook (c. 1500-c. 1600). Treasure case no. 2017 T733. This dress-hook is in the form of a stylised flower head with five evenly spaced 'petals'. The cinquefoil back-plate is largely concave at the front, flat at the rear and has a central hole to accommodate a rivet/split-pin/butterfly clip. At the front, between each 'petal', there is a domed boss/ turret surmounted by a knop/nipple. One of the bosses is bent inwards and another has a filigree circlet around the knop which is barely visible. The bending of the knop seems to have…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
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Record ID: IOW-58E437
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper alloy object of uncertain function (c. 1700-c. 1800). This object is moulded at the front and flat at the rear. It appears to be made of three separate parts, a terminal, a plate and a main body. The terminal is bulbous and waisted below with a knop or nipple at the top. The plate is incomplete but has a complete side which is tapering and curving and has a thickness of 2.0mm. Between the plate and main body there is a small collar. The main body is irregular in plan and curvilinear at the sides. The front has a raised vegetal design consisting of…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2017
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