Record ID: DUR-4C7AAA
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete circular copper alloy harness fitting or strap fitting of post-medieval date, probably about 1700 - 1900 AD. The fitting measures 34.6mm in length, 28.6mm wide, and 10.8mm thick, weighing 17.9g.  It consists of an almost circular boss (28.6 x 31.5mm) supported on two solid lugs placed transversely at each end of the longer oval axis.  The lugs measure 21.6 x 7.6mm and generally follow the edge profile of the circular boss, extending about 7mm from the reverse surface of the boss. Iron surviving in the centre of each lug indicate that the fitting means would h…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-9377FB
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post-Medieval copper alloy hooked clasp dress fastener, c. AD 1500-1550, Read's Class E, Type 3. The front is moulded whilst the back is flat, the whole being of very thin metal. The top section of the loop is broken from the rest. The clasp has an openwork plate pierced with eight perforations of varying sizes. A chequered lozenge lies in the centre framed by a raised V. The side edges are curvilinear in outline. There is a ridged collar at the junction of the plate and the tapering hook. The hook curves forward and ends in an old break. It measures 29.21mm in length, 15.…
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
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Record ID: DUR-58D072
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy probable harness pendant fragment of Roman date, c.AD 100 - 400. The object is an inverted sub-U-shape with an incomplete, integral, circular suspension mount extending centrally from the upper edge. The front of the plate is decorated with incised curling scroll designs to either side of a slightly raised central rib. The reverse is slightly concave and undecorated. The metal has a green/grey patina and is worn. The object is 18.23mm long, 19.62mm wide, 2.32mm thick and weighs 3.4g. Copper-alloy harness pendants formed part of Roman military equipment which were …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: DUR-279B62
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete l lead pilgrim's Ampulla of Medieval date (AD 1330-1530). The ampulla has a straight sided neck, which narrows slightly before flaring out to the chamber which is broadly semi-circular in plan. The chamber of one face is decorated with a Type II scallop shell (Spencer 1990, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue Part 2 p.59). The other face has no clear indication of decoration. The metal is dark cream/light brown in colour. Length: 50.31mm, Width: 45.21mm, Thickness: 11.21mm, Weight: 88.40g. Ampulla were purchased as souvenirs by pilgrims during the…
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-05D6E5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1250-1400). The object is composed of a plain, D shaped hoop with no decorative pattern or makers marks internally or externally. The hoop is elliptical in profile. The bezel has a quatrefoil plan and is a hollow, convex domed form the upper portion of which has an ovate void for a stone setting which is now missing. The bezel is decorated with integral raised semi-circular boarders on each of the four lobes, between the two outer facing lobes is a projecting rectangular spur. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquiti…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-B34D2F
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy seal box lid of Andrews (2012), L1D7 of Roman date (AD 43-300). The box in lozenge shaped with an upper, projecting. integral double lugged hinge mechanism. Small integral lobular knops project from three of the outer corners of the box and lid though one has been lost to old worn breaks from the box The lid is decorated with two addorsed low relief motifs comprising a heart-shape with twin comma-shaped curls springing from it. The object has a raised boarder which respects the form of the object. Minor amounts of red probable enamel are retained in the v…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2018
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Record ID: DUR-255E28
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1300-1400). The seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-trefoil suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The die carries a central motif comprising a vertical bar which bisects into two diagonal bars which terminate in a loop. The upper portion of the vertical bar is crossed transversely by another at the top, forming a cross. There is lozenge shaped cell in the cent…
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2016
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Record ID: DUR-F90575
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Medieval date (AD 1300-1400). The object is a single loop D-shaped buckle with an expanded outer edge with a narrowed strap bar and punched scrolled decoration with a small amount of retained gilding on the expanded edge. The metal is a mid-green in colour with a pitted patina. Whitehead, P 20, No 66. Length: 12.18mm, Width: 16.37mm, Weight: 1.0g.
Created on: Friday 8th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 13th June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-EF8C29
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable fob or mount of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date (200 BC-AD 200). The fob is formed of four interconnected and spiralling arms that curve round to lay on the inner curve of the adjacent arm, resulting in teardrop-shaped openwork elements within each spiralled arm. The centre of the object has a circular cell, now empty, which would have held enamel. Each arm has a projecting circular knop at the terminal which have integral curvilinear lines which give the knops the form of a highly stylised flower. The reverse of the object has a small, projecting, broken spu…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: DUR-EF5617
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy quillon of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is sub rectangular in form with a spherical terminal at each end with in incised, circumferentially running collar. The central aperture is rectangular and is mm long. The metal is a mid to light green in colour with a pitted patina. Length: 50.05mm, Width: 10.85mm, Thickness: 8.60mm, Weight: 17.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: DUR-5AEF2F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. It is severely worn and has been broken into two pieces. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. The reverse of the object is too worn to discern. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Weight: 5.9g.; Thickness: 2.41mm; Diameter: 25.01mm
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-5AE55D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor with a pellet in the centre and to the left of the anchor. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric hatched pattern. The top of the token has been broken off. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Weight: 5.8g.; Thickness: …
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-5ADC49
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is circular in plan and slightly bent in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. There is an initial on either side of the anchor, possibly reading WT. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric pattern consisting a raised central line that divides the coin in half with a pellet in the centre and four outward facing arcs on each half of the coin. Each subsequent arc decreases in size toward the outer rim of the object. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential u…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-5AD3AD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is circular in plan and slightly bent in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. There is a raised pellet in the centre of the anchor. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric pattern. It is divided into quarters by raised lines with a central pellet. Each half has three outward facing circular arcs, which decrease in size toward the outer rim. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believe…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-5A9C2B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric pattern consisting of four outward facing arcs on each half of the token. The two central arcs meet in the middle where there is a raised pellet with each subsequent arc which decrease in size toward the outer rim of the object. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to …
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2016
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Record ID: DUR-59F493
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. There is an initial on either side of and upside down in plan from the anchor, reading TA. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric pattern. The pattern divides the coin into quarters. Each quarter consists of two outward facing arcs with the arcs decreasing in size toward the outer rim. In the centre are two outward facing arcs that divide the coin in half and have a raised pellet in the centr…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-59AE26
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. On either side of the anchor is a raised pellet. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric pattern. It is divided into quarters by raised lines and each half has two outward facing circular arcs. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precis…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-59A4FA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. On either side of the anchor is a raised pellet. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric pattern. It is divided into quarters by raised lines and each half has an outward facing circular arc. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisel…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-599B2D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. On either side of the anchor is a raised pellet. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric pattern. It is divided into quarters by raised lines and each half has an outward facing circular arc. There is a pellet in each section of the open arc. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-598775
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. There is a raised pellet on either side and above the anchor. The reverse of the object has a raised geometric pattern. It is divided into quarters by raised lines and each half has an outward facing circular arc. There is a pellet in each section of the design created by the lines and arcs. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and a…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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