Record ID: WAW-E60C64
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval mount, dating to circa AD 1500-1800.  The object is oval in form, convex on the front and concave on the reverse. On the reverse is an integral spike which projects to a point. The object has a green coloured surface patina.  The mount measures 21.8 mm long and 11.3 mm wide. It is 7.6 mm in thickness. It weighs 2.3 grams.  Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (2005; p. 39) comments that when they were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into the 18th century.&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E59D22
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic mount, stud or strap fitting of probable medieval to post medieval dating circa (AD 1200 to 1500). The object is in the shape of an animal head, perhaps a fox, wolf or bear and is broadly circular on the body. The front face of the mount is convex and the rear is flat. The front of the mount comprises two triangular projecting ears that extend beyond the upper edge of the mount. The eyes are rounded. The face then tapers to a pointed protruding nose. The mouth is not visible. The back of the mount is flat and does not have any evidence for …
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DA74B7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-medieval cast copper-alloy sword belt hanger plate mount, dating to c.1550-1700. Flat plate with a trefoil terminal at one end, drilled in the centre for a fixing rivet, with an old break at the base. There is incised line foliate decoration on the face. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a brown patina. Dimensions: Length 23mm, width 20.2mm, thickness 1.7mm and weight 2.34g A complete sword belt hanger plate assembly can be seen at NMS-C3D6AD.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: BUC-CFDC54
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible post medieval to modern copper alloy mount, possibly a furniture fitting, dating from c. AD 1700-1900. The mount is a long sub rectangular shape. In the centre there is an impressed shield, this is worn and is unclear what is on the shield. Running below this on either side is a long bar with rounded teriminal ends These are rounded and D shaped towards the edges. On one side of the shield is a long necked projection, which looks possibly like a swan. On the other side there is a raised triangular projection. There is no decoration on the reverse, there is a circular indent…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-CA3E34
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy mount, probably from a casket or item of furniture dating c. AD1200-1400. The object comprises a rectangular plate with three circular rivet holes in a triangular arrangement; one domed rivet survives in situ; the remaining holes are filled with corrosion. One short edge of the plate is slightly curved with two short, curved projecting stubs of a now missing element surviving with worn breaks. At the opposing end of the plate is an integral narrow attachment bar with a D-shaped cross-section and moulded decoration comprising two …
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C95FDE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy rectangular strap plate or other mount or strap fitting, of medieval date, AD 1300 - 1450. It comprises two rectangular sheet plates, joined by a flush copper alloy rivet at each end, leaving a gap between the plates of 2.25mm for the missing strap. It is 16.9mm long, 6.7mm wide and 3.8mm thick. It weighs 1g. Similar strap plates are discussed in Egan and Pritchard (1991) page 226.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-C8BE87
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast leaded copper alloy late post-medieval to modern bridle boss of Maslin (2020) composite centre type, dating c. 1750-1880.  The object is solid and circular and decorated in cast moulded relief. It has a stepped upper surface created by three circular plates of decreasing diameter and a central dome. The dome is composite with a central flush circular rivet surrounded by an octofoiled flower with pellets between each triangular petal. There is a plain undecorated circular plate below; then a wider circular plate below, the annular surface filled with a w…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C8A347
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount, probably a Medieval harness pendant suspension mount, but it could also be a casket mount or other harness mount, dating from AD 1200 - 1500. The surviving part is a shell shaped or perhaps a septfoil terminal, that is convex on the outer face and hollow behind. A rectangular bar extends from the top of the shell, and is broken across a circular rivet hole. The bar is flat, with a hollow reverse. Traces of gilding survive on the front. Unusually, there is no rivet or fixing point on the reverse of the terminal, suggesting it is the end of a longer…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C874E2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount, probably for a strap such as horse harness, dating from the post-medieval period, probably AD 1500 - 1700. The object is circular in plan and conical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central circular ring encircled by a groove and two concentric circular bands. The reverse of the object is hollow. There are the remains of  two integral attachment spikes projecting from opposite edges of the reverse; both are broken.  Measurements are; diameter 16.5mm, thickness (including remains of attachme…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C7C703
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy decorative strap mount with a convex lozengiform plate which has a moulded quatrefoil at the centre and a stepped margin around the edge. The reverse is concave with a pair of integrally cast attachment rivets. Circa 17th to early 18th century.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C7B308
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy decorative strap mount with a lozengiform plate which has radiating ridges on it, in the manner of a scallop shell. The reverse has a pair of integrally cast attachment rivets.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-760A89
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman case copper-alloy mount, harness fitting or vessel attachment. It consists of an arched rectangular shaped and sectiond bar broken at each end. On the inside edge of the surface are two concentric grooves. Extending from the mid point of the same edge is an integral pelat-shaped plate that is D-shaped in cross-section and has a hollow interiror. The patina across the object is dark grey in colour. The object measures 33.3mm long, 24.9mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 5.12 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-755A61
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of modern date (c.AD 1850-1950). Pressed metal elongated sexfoil plate with lugs at its ends folded back. The stamped design comprises a central diamond with bifoliate projections from each point set against incised linear decoration. Dimensions: Length 19.2mm, Width 13.5mm, Thickness 3.9mm, Weight 1.15g. A similar example on the database is NLM-537D66.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-753318
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy pressed furniture fitting or mount of modern date (c.AD 1800-1900). The object is square in plan with a convex obverse and concave reverse. The face has a central rivet hole which is surrounded by four triangle shaped petals, surrounded by four larger triangular petals. The object has a green patina. Dimensions: Length 14.7mm, Thickness 3.0mm, Weight 0.91g. Similar modern pressed decorative mounts on the database include: SWYOR-F9A538, OXON-9608F4 and NLM-F57B90.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-745602
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Mount of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is composed of a trefoil upper and lower terminal, with the upper love missing due to an old, abraded break and a retained tapering attachment spike projecting from the back of the lower lobe. The central plate is sub-circular with a circular openwork aperture at its centre. Length: 39.82mm, Width: 21.45mm, Thickness: 1.79mm, Weight: 5.4g The metal is mid-green in colour with a pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-618695
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount fragment. Probably die-stamped disc with a broad border or rim bearing a series of juxtaposed rhomboids encloses a field of finely-defined herringbone lines, all similarly oriented. An oval central hole was perhaps enlarged to this form by the rough removal of an object fastened here; about one third is lost to a ragged tear. Alternatively perhaps inset into a flat surface. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1825-1875 Diameter: 50.7mm, Thickness: 1.1mm, Weight: 8.17gms
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Cockerington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5C4390
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. A small cast annular mount with central hole, rays probably dividing its display side into petals of a floral motif. The object retains two integrally cast fixing prongs of length 5mm, both bent in the same direction. Traces of white metal plating appear on the display side. Abraded. Probably from a leather strap. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter (long axis): 13mm, Thickness (clear of prongs): 2mm, Weight: 1.24gms
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cherry Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5C1F9E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Cast plate of straight-sided and elongated heater-shield-shaped form with the stubs of two integrally cast fixing prongs on the back, now of length 3mm. The display face bears extensive gilding traces, less prominent silvery tints, and relicts of a pelleted border with probably floral swags within. Bent and abraded. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Length: 25.3mm, Width: 12.5mm, Thickness (clear of prongs): 1.6mm, Weight: 2.42gms
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cherry Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4A3441
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Cast bar mount of baluster form, with a rounded lobe at either end of an expanded central part with collars separating the elements; markedly hollowed behind the middle. An iron rivet passes through the larger terminal lobe. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1400 Length: 30.3mm, Width: 9.5mm, Thickness (clear of rivet): 3.4mm, Weight: 2.42gms
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-49AC34
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper alloy, openwork mount, possibly dating 1550 - 1700. The mount comprises an openwork heart-shaped main plate, which tapers to a fleur de lis terminal. The terminal consists of two circular petals flanking an elongated, pointed central petal. The front surface of the mount is curved, and may have been decorated in places. The reverse of the plate is flat, except for the broken remains of two integral spikes, used for attachment. The object has a dark green patina, and is slightly bent where the heart and fleur de lis join. Dim…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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