Record ID: SUR-64DEBC
Object type: TOBACCO PIPE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete figurative “grotesque” or “character” clay tobacco pipe moulded in the form of a monkey or ape, dressed in a theatrical outfit comprising a broad fringed collar with central stud, a buttoned jacket with cuffs and a narrow brimmed hat. The face is depicted with teeth bared and facial features finely detailed. The arms are depicted clasped in front of the chest. The top of the hat forms the rim to a pipe bowl which is contained within the head of the figure. The lower part of the figurine ends in a break at the waist, below which would…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA40A0
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked tag of Post Medieval date, probably AD 1500 - 1600, or Read class D, type 3. Only the lozenge shaped sheet metal plate survives. The fittings were soldered on and are now missing. The object is lozenge shaped in plan and white metal on the front suggests that there was a separate, smaller lozenge sheet soldered to the front. The back of the object is flat and undecorated. There is a silvery layer which has been applied to the top of the copper alloy surface and is uneven. It seems likely that this was a solder and that the loop and hook were origin…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-EF7982
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy belt or strap mount dating from the early Post-medieval period, AD 1500 - 1700. The mount is in the form of a two deminsional acorn in a cupola, above an incomplete knop. The underside of the mount is flat except for two mounting spikes, one towards each end of the mount; both of these appear to be broken. Measurements; Length 23.9mm, width 9.9mm thickness 5.7mm, and weight 2.7g. WMID-2935B5 is a similar example. The record notes that: "Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17th century (page 37 n…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F12FB6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post-Medieval mount or strap fitting dating from AD 1500 - 1700. It is an openwork lozenge shape. On the reverse are the stubs of two integral spikes, bent over to grip the leather. Measurements; length 18.9mm, width 13.8mm, thickness 5.4mm, width 1.34g. Compare figure 5 in Maslin (2021) Finds Research Datasheet 55.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F20957
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy belt mount or strap fitting of Post-Medieval date (about AD 1500-1700).  The fitting comprises an openwork plate based on a fleur-de-lis design pierced with two holes.  The surface has two horizontal grooves below the rounded holes, above the three pronged end of the mount.. The reverse of the fitting is flat with two projecting lugs bent towards at 90 degrees; both are circular in cross section. Measurements; length 15.1, width 13.3mm, thickness 6.1mm, and weight 1.3g Compare SWYOR-7139CB and OXON-98C3D9 which i…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F010C0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman brooch of Mackreth Type British Plate 3.b.1 dating from AD 80 - 250. The brooch is oval in plan and has a central zone with a raised edge. The zone is now empty and would have contained enamel or a glass inset. The outer zone is gilded and was probably stamped. The back is plain and retains a single lug for the missing, probably sprung, pin. A lug opposite is al that remains of the catchplate. Measurements; Length 25.8mm, width 21.0mm, thickness 6.2mm, and weight 4.2g. See Mackreth number 10842 on page 161 and plate 107.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA5298
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. It is the central disc from a fantail type Trumpet brooch which fits into Mackreth's TR 4.1a group. The head and foot of the brooch are missing leaving only the central disc. The disc has a central circular area decorated with six cells of alternating red and blue enamel, surrounded by a groobe, and a raised rim. There are bifid side knobs. In the centre of the disc is a separate rivet or stud, which has a grooved head (like a melon bead) with red enamel in the grooves. On the rev…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA26BC
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint retouched blade of probably Mesolithic date, 10,000 BC - 4000 BC. It is a tertiatry blade of light grey flint with some speckles of whte patina. The right edge has a retouched notch at the proximal end, and short, abrupt, sub-parallel rmovals all along the right edge. Length 46.7mm, width 13.1mm, thickness 4.2mm and weight 3.43g.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA0DA8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken copper alloy barred mount strap fitting of medieval date, AD 1300 - 1400. It is a broadly triangular sheet of copper alloy. Across the wide end of the plate is a separate bar mount of C shaped cross-section, convex face uppermost. It is attached by a copper alloy rivet at each end. There is a third rivet in the pointed end of the plate. On the reverse are three large roves and surviving soft, beige textile. Length 12.0mm, width 11.2mm, thickness 4.3mm and weight 0.88g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/barred-mounts/.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA517F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval copper alloy double looped buckle dating from AD 1550 - 1650. Only the central bar survives. There is a knop at one end, and the stubs of both loops.  Length 12.5mm, width 37.2mm, thickness 3.0mm and weight 2.69g. Compare Whitehead (2003) number 375 on page 62.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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