Record ID: IOW-10D527
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead misshapen spheroid steelyard weight of Unknown date. The weight has numerous old scuffs and dents and has a part of an iron suspension loop imbedded into the lead. Maximum diameter: 42.90mm. Weight: c. 330.0g. (11 5/8 ounces).
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-0FC7B7Z
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649 AD), minted at London. Initial mark: lis, 1625. Group A (North 1991: 162, ref: 2262). Obverse: C.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA; Rose Reverse: IVS.THRONVM.FIRMAT ('Justice strengthens the throne'); Rose
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th May 2014
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Record ID: IOW-0F05D3
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to post-Medieval French jetton (c. 1480-c. 1550 AD). Obverse: +VIVE LE ROI VIVE LE ROI VIVE (dot in annulet stops); Four fleurs-de-lis in a lozenge Reverse: +GETTES BIE[ ]EN (dot in annulet stops); Cross patty feuilly with a flower in each angle This jetton is similar to one published by Mitchiner 1988: 209, ref: 599.
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-0D4EB6
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable spur rowel of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800 AD). The object is flat on both faces and is in the form of a six-pointed star. One of the points is missing due to a break. At the centre there is a sub-rectangular hole. It is a reddish brown colour with no patina. 36.64 x 29.87 x 1.08mm. Weight: 4.44g.
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: IOW-0D2441
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A misshapen an incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy buckle chape (c. 1720-1770 AD). Most of the frame is missing and the surviving parts are rectangular in cross-section. It has two lugs that contain parts of an iron spindle. It has traces of a green patina and the breaks are old and abraded. 47.02 x 21.27 x 4.93mm. Weight: 6.15g. The frame is in 'cooking pot' style. See Whitehead 1996: 103-104.
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-FE3FC4
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman cast copper-alloy furniture fitting finial (c. 43-c. 410 AD). This finial is possibly related to furniture and is in baluster style. From the top its form is: a rounded knop/collar/baluster/double collar. The knop has a small circular pit at the apex and the underside has what appears to be an attachment stub. It has a mid-brown patina with areas of corrosion, some of which are active. Height: 31.83mm; maximum diameter at base: 16.29mm. Weight: 22.93g.
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2012
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2013
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Record ID: IOW-FDFE06
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy mount in the form of a female figure (c. 1400-c. 1500 AD). The moulded standing figure is cloaked and appears to be female. She is holding what may be a palm branch in her left hand and apparently an open book in her right. This figurine may be a representation of St Barbara. However, there is no indication of a tower that is associated with St Barbara. The figure has a circular base with the remains of a central tang, circular in cross-section. The rear face of the figure is moulded. It is possible that the figure is a representation of the Madonna and…
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: IOW-FD8461
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Medieval cast copper-alloy cup weight belonging to nested set (c. 1250-c. 1400). This weight is circular in plan. Its sides, 3.29mm in thickness, flare evenly upwards from the base to a flat rim. The base is slightly convex and the base inside the cup is slightly concave. The inner and outer faces are plain and the rim has been decorated with circular punch marks. However, most have been lost due to corrosion or damage. The weight has a dark green patina with small areas of corrosion particularly on the rim where a small portion is missing. There are file marks o…
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-FCE830
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD), minted at London. Initial mark: woolpack, 1594-1595/6 (North 1991: 137, ref: 2016). Obverse: E.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA (A rose without thorns); Crowned bust facing left with two pellets (mark of value) behind the head Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON; Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2012
Last updated: Saturday 26th May 2012
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Record ID: IOW-FA6504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547 AD), minted at London. Initial mark: lis, 1538-1541 (North1991: 111, ref: 1797). Obverse: hEN[ ]FRANC; Crowned portrait of Henry VIII right Reverse: POSVI[ ]MEV (I have made God my Helper); Long cross fourchée over royal shield. The coin may have been cut deliberately.
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-FA14D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius, probably dating to the second century AD. Obverse: Illegible Reverse: Illegible
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2012
Last updated: Monday 12th March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-F93292
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward I (1272-1307 AD), minted at Berwick on Tweed. Initial mark: illegible. Probably class 3, 1298 (North 1991: 40, ref: 1087). Obverse: EDWAR ANGL DN[S hYB]; Crowned bust facing with a trifoliate crown and wedged drapery Reverse: VILL/ABE/REV/VICI; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-DDB355
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentified object of Unknown date. This object is composed of a large flat sub-circular loop which has a circular perforation, xxmm in diameter. It has a tapering shaft, rounded on one side with two bevels on the opposite side. At each side, at the junction of the loop and shaft, there is a small projecting lug, circular in cross-section. It has traces of a dark green patina and the tip of the shaft is missing. 30.85 x 11.64 x 10.83mm. Weight: 2.85g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-D0C0E5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600-1800 AD). The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is 7.90mm high, 12.52mm wide and 5.46mm thick and has a circular perforation. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided equally by a horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. The sound slit and part of the body are missing due to a break. Both hemispheres are decorated with a sun-burst design of eight rays. The outer surfaces …
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-D077F7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and damaged cast lead object of Unknown date, possibly a spindle whorl. This object is circular in plan, domed at the front and flat at the rear. It has a vertical off-centre circular perforation, 7.10mm in diameter. It has a pale buff patina and has old damage at the rear in the form of two deep gouges. Diameter: 25.21mm; thickness: 6.17mm. Weight: 21.71g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-D034F0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and misshapen Medieval sheet copper-alloy folded buckle plate (c. 1200-c. 1400 AD). This object is the front leaf of a folded plate and is roughly square in plan. It has a semi-circular pin slot at the buckle frame end and a circular rivet hole at each corner. At the front it is decorated with curving raised lines forming an abstract design. The metal is reddish brown and is partially covered with copper-alloy corrosion products. There are flecks of gilding at the front. Length: 23.73mm; width: 23.23mm; thickness: 0.61mm. Weight: 2.04g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-CFCA16
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600-1800 AD). The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is 11.37mm high, 15.54mm wide and 3.62.mm thick and has an inverted 'U'-shaped perforation. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided equally by a horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound slit. The upper hemisphere is plain and the lower is decorated with a sun-burst…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-CF7142
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy rowel spur (c. 1600-c. 1800 AD). Parts of the sides and the rowel box are missing. The rowel is also missing. Each side is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat on the inner faces. The maximum depth of the sides near the rowel box (the crest) is 15.53mm. It has a neck in the form of a large collar. The two elements of the rowel box are 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat on their inner faces. One element of the box has an old abraded break and the other element has a fresh break. It has a dark green blackish coating and the outer faces …
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: IOW-CF0E11
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A misshapen post-Medieval cast copper-alloy buckle chape (c. 1720-1770 AD). In plan, the chape frame is sub-oval and has a single internal spike. It has two hollow lugs that accommodated a spindle. It has no patina and is a dull brown colour. Length: 26.49mm; width: 37.72mm; thickness: 4.47mm. Weight: 4.14g. The buckle frame that would have attached to this type of chape would have been for a Georgian shoe buckle, dating from the 1720s to the 1770s. 'Shoe buckles were fastened further down the instep as they increased in size after 1720. The loop chape with two inner spikes and a…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Record ID: IOW-CD6E66
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen Medieval to post-Medieval closed sewing thimble (c. 1400-c. 1600 AD). This thimble has been flattened. The sides of the walls taper to the crown from the base. It has a deep plain rim and the walls have at least 10 circumferential rows of drilled sub-circular indentations. This thimble has no patina and is mainly covered with copper-alloy corrosion products. The crown is largely obscured by iron staining. Height: 25.22mm; width: 26.61mm; thickness: 5.43mm. Weight: 5.86g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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