Record ID: IOW-567A68
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy shoe buckle frame (c. 1720-c. 1790). This openwork frame is moulded at the front and flat at the rear. The openings are sub-circular as well as elongated sub-rectangular. At the centre of the surviving outside edge there is a rosette motif which is flanked by grooves in low relief (It can be assumed that there would have been a similar motif on the missing outside edge). Other decoration on the upper surface is unclear. Two holes on the underside accommodated a separate spindle to secure the missing pin and bar (chape). Each hole is surrou…
Created on: Sunday 26th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: IOW-E4F7AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Spanish post-Medieval copper-alloy eight maravedis 'resellado' of Philip III (1598-1621) or Philip IV (1621-1665). Obverse: [ ]; Crowned shield bearing castle; 'VIII' to right. Reverse: [ ]; Crowned shield bearing a lion. Length: 22.6mm; width: 18.5mm. Weight: 3.23g. DA=12:6. These coins are often called 'cob' coins after the Spanish word for copper which is 'cobre': they were crudely made in Spain initially and later in the Americas for use in the Spanish colonies. The coinage was re-valued and consequently these are often countermarked. The flans are usuall…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
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Record ID: IOW-FF46D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but broken post-medieval silver coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, half helmet shilling / 3-Stuivers (halve gehelmde schelling) of the Province of Friesland (Purmer Fr65), dated 1599. Ref: Purmer 2009: 203. The coin is worn and in two pieces with a portion of the coin - about 20% of the outer circle - detached along a curving line. Obverse: NISI.DOMIN[V]S / NOBI[SCVM.15]99 ('unless the Lord is with us'); Provincial coat of arms with crowned helmet. Reverse: MONE.NOV[A.O]RDI.[FR]ISI; Provincial coat of arms on decorative cross fleuretty. Diameter: 2…
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
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Record ID: IOW-F662ED
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy coin weight for thirty six shillings (c. 1740-c. 1780). It was used to weigh against the 4 escudos, a Portuguese coin otherwise known as the Johannes or "Joe" in England. The value was equal to that of thirty six shillings, with a weight of 14.32g. (Withers and Withers 2011: 66). However, this coin weight weighs 12.97g. The weight is marked on both faces: "S / 36". Diameter: 23.3mm. Weight: 12.97g. Compare with: ESS-BE0BE6; SWYOR-1E2CB2 and YORYM-FEF526. Withers, P. and Withers, B. R., (2011) "Lions Ships and Angels", Galata press.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-CE829B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny token issued by Joseph Barton of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (261, ref: 55). Obverse: IOSEPH BARTON; HIS/HALF/PENY (in field). Reverse: IN WEST COWES; THE/KINGS/ARMS (in field). Diameter: 19.9mm. Weight: 1.51g. DA=12:6. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Friday 21st December 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2018
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Record ID: IOW-C1F282
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing issued by Ann Barford of Newport, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (265, ref: 97). Obverse: AN[N.BARFORD.IN]; [The Stationers' Arms: On a chevron, between three Bibles, an eagle rising between two roses; in chief a dove, displayed in a circle of glory]. Reverse: NEWPORT.ISLE OF WITE; A B in field. Diameter: 15.9mm. Weight: 1.34g. DA=12:9. The obverse is largely obscured by a deposit of iron. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-2BCCAB
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy palm-guard (c. 1600-c. 1800). Read Type VI, variant. This palm-guard is circular, domed at the reverse and hollow on the front. The turned-up rim has two pairs of circular holes, diametrically opposed, close to the edge. The holes are at an angle of about 45° from the horizontal. The front has randomly distributed circular recesses of varying sizes. These recesses would have held the head of the needle in place and protected the wearer from the end of the needle protruding through the guard to the leather palm and hand.It is reddish brown with…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-DD87DD
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete square double-sided post-Medieval Dutch copper-alloy coin weight for a Spanish escudo (c. 1550-c. 1700). Obverse: Cross potent in a quadrilobe. Reverse: Initials: S P. Length: 11.7mm; width: 11.7mm; thickness: 2.0mm. Weight: 1.96g. (30.2 grains). Compare with illustrated coin weights (Withers and withers 1995: 44). Also compare with: DOR-607264. Withers, P. and Withers, B.R., (1995) Identifying coin weights found in Britain: Lions, Ships and Angels Llanfyllin : Galata Press.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-DCDA0C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing of Edward Knight of Castlehold, Newport, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (261, ref: 108). Obverse: EDWARD KNIGHT IN; A castle. Reverse: CASEL HOVLD ISLE OF WITE; E K in field. Diameter: 14.6mm. Weight: 0.34g. DA=12:12. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
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Record ID: IOW-4F9586
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of a post-Medieval silver groat of Mary (1553-1554), minted at London. Privy mark: pomegranate (North 1991: 126, ref: 1960). Obverse: [mARIA D] G ANG [FRA Z H]IB R[EGI]; [Crowned bust left]. Reverse: [VERITA]/S (pomegranate) TEm/P[ORIS/FIL]IA (Truth, the daughter of Time); Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Diameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 0.88g. DA=12:3. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Monday 15th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A41919
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy Portsmouth (Hampshire) 'Conder' halfpenny token issued by Thomas Sharp, a mercer and dated 1797 on token. Obverse: The naval hero, Sir John Jervis, seated on a rock and being crowned by Neptune with seahorses behind. Reverse: Legend on seven lines: Sᴿ. JOHN JERVIS/WITH 15 SAIL/PURSUED & DEFEATED/THE SPANISH FLEET OF/27 SAIL OF THE LINE/FEBRUARY 14th/ 1797. Edge: PORTSMOUTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT THOS SHARPS [ ]. Diameter: 29.5mm. Weight: 10.51g. Thomas Sharp was a mercer with a business in Portsmouth.
Created on: Sunday 7th October 2018
Last updated: Sunday 14th October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-9DF852
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern lead alloy toy gun (c. 1850-c. 1920). The hollow object is sub-triangular in plan and pointed oval in cross-section. Both sides have similar decoration. The fore-stock is decorated with impressed cross-hatching. The shoulder stock has raised floral decoration which is formed of lines of pellets and "rosettes". There is a plain seam above and below. This toy is dark grey with some off-white deposits. Length: 32.0mm; width: 15.4mm; thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 10.23g (the weight includes a small portion of debris within).
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2017
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Record ID: IOW-4A6104
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver denga of Ivan IV (1547-1584), issued between AD 1533 and AD 1547 as Great Prince of Muscovy. Probably minted at Moscow. Obverse: Horseman riding right, holding sword aloft. Reverse: КНSЬ / ВЕЛÏКI / IВАN" ("Grand Prince Ivan"). Length: 11.0mm; width: 9.6mm. Weight: 0.31g. DA=12:9.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 11th November 2017
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Record ID: IOW-8AD42C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped post-Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), minted at the Tower of London. Group F, initial marks: [P-in-brackets]/P-in-brackets, 1643-1644 (North 1991, 160, ref: 2232). Obverse: CAROLVS [D G] MAG BRI FR [ET HIB REX], Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind the head. Reverse: ·CHRISTO [AVS]PIC[E RE]GNO, Square Royal shield. Diameter: 29.8mm. Weight: 5.64g. DA=12:9. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
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Record ID: IOW-D6B12A
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy dress-hook (c. 1500-c. 1700). Read Class E, Type 8. The attachment loop and most of the rearward hook are missing. This dress-hook has a sub-circular plate. The plate has moulded decoration at the front resembling an escallop shell with scrolls above. A stub of the hook survives. The rear face is plain. The dress-hook is corroded and largely green with traces of gilding at the front and rear. Length: 26.2mm; width: 22.5mm; thickness: 2.6mm. Weight: 2.11g. Similar dress-hooks have been published (Read 2008: 115-116, refs: 470-473)…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2017
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Record ID: IOW-45AD4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy liard of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), minted at Limoges, probably in 1655 (Krause and Mishler 2003 (17th century, 3rd edition), p. 214, ref. KM# 192.9). Obverse: [L XIIII ROY FR ET DE NA 1655] (or similar), Bust right Reverse: LIARD/DE /FRANCE/I (Limoges) Diameter: 22.0mm. Weight: 2.46g. DA=12:6. The mintmark is unclear and could be E for Tours
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: IOW-77AEA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver 8-skillings of Frederick IV of Denmark and Norway (1699-1730 AD), dated 1702 on coin. Obverse: FRID.IIII/DEI.GRAT.; Laureate bust right Reverse: .DAN.NOR.VAN.GOT.REX.1702.; Crown, 8 S and D.M.A below
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Last updated: Saturday 10th March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-EC2955
Object type: TONGS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One terminal of a pair of post-Medieval tongs (c. 1600-c. 1700 AD). These tongs were used by tobacco pipe smokers to pick up burning embers to ignite the tobacco. The terminal is in the form of flat stylised human hand. It has traces of a dark green patina and the break is old. 32.8 x 8.7 x 3.9mm. Weight: 2.04g. Other similar tongs have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See finds: NMS-83D1B4, SOMDOR-29F9B7 and SOM-5F95C6.
Created on: Monday 31st October 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2011
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Record ID: IOW-8E7422
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to post-Medieval cast copper-alloy unifaced coin weight for a French ecu (or half ecu) au soleil. The weight is square and one side bears a crowned shield containing a sun with eight rays at the centre of the shield. The surface is reddish brown with powdery green copper-alloy corrosion products. 14.1 x 13.6 x 1.9mm. Weight: 2.73g. This is an English weight for a French ecu (or half ecu) au soleil, which was issued between 1475-1654 (see Withers 1995: 39 and 70).
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-E06328
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy farthing token issued in Tetbury, 1669. Obverse: THIS . FARTHING . IS . OWND = IN TETBVRY. 1669 Reverse: YE . ARMES . OF . THAT. BVRROVG = The arms of Tetbury (two leaping dolphins, one above the other within a shield). Reference: Williamson vol. I. p. 251, no. 163. Initial mark: sexfoil.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-476BA6
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The prongs are missing due to two old breaks. The sub-circular head is symmetrical in plan and is lozenge-shaped in cross-section. At the apex, on the front face, is a corroded rabbet (width c. 3.0mm) to accommodate the iron prong which is now missing. All the surfaces are corroded and file marks are visible in places. 25.4 x 31.2 x 7.3mm. Weight: 15.97g. Geoff Egan of The Museum of London has commented on Medieval jews harps: The jews harp, or trump, is an ancient folk instrumen…
Created on: Saturday 30th January 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-9E6DB0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A lead alloy token of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), struck c. 1574 (North 1991: 140, ref: 2063). North comments: ‘There exist a number of lead or pewter pieces which have in the past been described as patterns or tokens. It is more probable however that they were political medalets or counters, as some would appear to relate to Mary, Queen of Scots, and the workmanship on most is rather crude. They are normally found in London, and were struck about 1574 (North 1991: 140).
Created on: Sunday 10th January 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-0A3004
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete 5 sol piece (probably) of Louis XIV of France and minted at Rennes. Assuming that this is a 5 sol piece and minted at Rennes, it can be dated 1702.
Created on: Monday 28th September 2009
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-EF0C17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver Spanish America 1-real piece of Carlos II (1665-1700), mint of Potosi, 1678, assayer Antonio de Ergueta (1653-78).
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-602EE7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of Post-Medieval date. Late sixteenth/seventeenth century (c. AD 1575 – c. AD 1700). Length: 12.0mm; width: 15.3mm and 13.8mm thick. Weight: 3.46g. The matrix consists of cast copper alloy oval die which has a soldered sheet copper alloy tube, oval in cross-section. Part of the tube is missing and the surviving part is damaged and misshapen. The die depicts a merchant’s privy mark forming ligated letters: ‘G S’ within a beaded border. The tube probably held a wooden shaft or handle. Geoff Egan, Finds Adviser of the Portable Antiquiti…
Created on: Wednesday 15th October 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-03BBB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver half cruzado (200-reis) of King John IV of Portugal ('o Restaurador', 1640-56), presumably minted at Lisbon. The countermark on the reverse '250' relates to a revaluation under John IV's successor, Afonso VI ('o Vitorioso', 1656-67), brought on by the cost of wars against Spain. (Portugal had been under Spain from 1580 until 1640.). Decree of 22 March 1663 increased face value of silver coins by 25%. Obv: [IO]ANNES IIII D G RE[X POR]TVG[ALI]; crowned arms of Portugal, value 200 Rev: IN HOC SIG[NO VIN]CES; cross; countermark ('carimbo'): 250 crowned with a s…
Created on: Wednesday 30th July 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-1F4E34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Commonwealth halfgroat. AD 1649-60 (North 1991, 206, ref. 2728).
Created on: Monday 19th May 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-CF0E13
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook of probable Post-Medieval, seventeenth century date (AD 1600 – AD 1700). Length: 23.8mm; width; 18.8mm and 11.0mm thick. Weight: 2.71g. This probable dress hook is sub-triangular in plan and anthropomorphic in style. It is convex at the front and concave at the rear. When complete it had three perforated lugs that enabled it to be sewn to a garment. The lugs were situated, one at the top and one at each side. The lug at the top is bent to the rear and the left hand (when viewed from the front) lug is missing due to an old break. At the bo…
Created on: Monday 21st April 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-328213
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver groat of Philip and Mary, AD 1554-58 (North 1975, 105, ref. 1973).
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-4C1531
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress fastener of Post-Medieval date, probably seventeenth century (AD 1600 - AD 1700). Length: 38.6mm; width: 30.1mm and 1.2mm thick. Weight: 5.73g. The fastener is largely sub-oval in plan and has an integral hook which is incomplete due to an old transverse break. At the end opposite the hook, and also at each side, there is a small integral perforated knop. Each perforation, used for attachment, is circular and has a diameter of 3.1mm. The front of the plate is decorated with a moulded floriate motif within a border consisting of small annulets. Th…
Created on: Saturday 2nd February 2008
Last updated: Saturday 16th June 2012
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Record ID: IOW-F92842
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy clapper bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1694 - AD 1722). Length: 80.0mm; diameter of rim: 82.0mm; Weight: 174.61g. The clapper is missing and the loop that it was suspended from is also missing, although two vestigial stubs survive. The inside of the rim is very worn and smooth where the missing clapper made contact. The rim is chipped and the bell has a shiny dark green patina in places. However, the patina is generally light green and the surfaces are pitted. The bell has a sub-rectangular suspension loop for a strap. Inside the lower part of the …
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-A475A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and very worn groat of Philip and Mary. AD 1554-58 (North 1991, 129, ref. 1973).
Created on: Sunday 13th January 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-405384
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, late sixteenth or seventeenth century (c. AD 1575 – c. AD 1700). Length: 25.6; width: 15.7mm and 3.0mm thick. Weight: 7.94g. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and has slightly convex sides. It appears to have been made from a piece of lead which has been folded and soldered along one edge. One face has a clear stamp consisting of an inscription: XLIIII∙ within a rectangle formed by beading. The other face has part of a similar beaded rectangle containing the letter W with S H above. The object is damaged and has a bu…
Created on: Sunday 9th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-BEB276
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy guard from the lower part of the handle of a late eighteenth century military sword. Length: 74.5mm; width: 70.6mm and 7.3mm thick. Weight: 61.36g. The object is sub-oval and almost symmetrical in plan and has a raised border on each face. It has a central rectangular opening (17.8mm x 12.1mm) to accommodate a tang. At each side of the narrower part of the opening the upper surface of the guard has been chamfered by filing. One half of the guard is slightly smaller than the other half. The object is in good condition and has a pale to mid-green patina…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-4BA7A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn halfcrown of Charles I. AD 1645-6 (North 1975, 135, ref. 2213).
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2007
Last updated: Saturday 27th October 2012
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Record ID: IOW-479316
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy guard from the lower part of the handle of a late eighteenth century military sword. Length 69.0mm, width 38.0mm and 3.6mm thick. Weight 38.48g. The object is sub-oval in plan and has a raised border on each face. The break is crisp but appears to be old. Pale to mid-green patina overall.
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-CB8123
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead two-part cloth seal of early/mid seventeenth century date, Norfolk/Norwich issue (c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1650). Length 22.2mm, width 20.0mm and 1.7mm thick. Weight 3.84g. The circular disc is disc 1 of a two-part seal. A small portion of the connecting strip has survived. The front has moulded capital letters in three lines: TO/NAR-/W-. The complete lettering would probably have been: TO/NARO/WE, indicating that the cloth was narrower than the regulation stipulated by the system of quality control known as Alnage. The reverse has the stub of the integral ri…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2007
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6C3B54
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete cast copper alloy probable pendant of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1500 – AD 1800). Length 37.0mm, width 23.4mm and 4.1mm thick. Weight 5.79g. The pendant is symmetrical in plan. It has a relatively large circular plate with an upward projecting shaft which terminates with an incomplete suspension loop. The circular plate has a diameter of 23.4mm and is convex at the front. The front has moulded decoration in the form of two concentric grooves and a very small circular depression at the centre. The rear of the plate is plain and concave. The shaft, between th…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-876417
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn cast lead token of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1570 - c. AD 1610).
Created on: Monday 14th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B9FD53
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn cast lead token of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1570 - c. AD 1610).
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-7ED7E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Commonwealth halfgroat. AD 1649-60 (North 1991, 206, ref. 2728).
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-7AF600
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy "shilling" dated June 1690 (Spink 2003, 171, ref. 6582). Issued as emergency coinage by James II to pay the troops and is known as ‘Gun Money’ because it was made from scrap metal. The coins were dated including the month of issue and it was intended that this coinage would be redeemed as soon as James II regained the English throne.
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-0DDF13
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead cloth seal of Post-Medieval date. Late sixteenth or very early seventeenth century (c. AD 1550 - c. AD 1605). Disc 1 Burred over rivet head: Portcullis with surrounding placename missing. disc 2: XXV. The 25 (possibly incomplete) is presumably the pounds weight or the yards length.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-55EFA7
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Franco-allegorical jetton, c. 1589.
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-65C3E1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead seal matrix (possibly) of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). Length 37.0mm, diameter at the base 18.0mm. Weight 34.78g. The object consists of a conical hollow-shaped lead object, The base is roughly circular ion plan, about 18.0mm in diameter. The cone is partially filled with clear glass, the surface of which may have formed a die. However, the surface of the die is missing and the surviving part of the glasss is cracked and crazed.
Created on: Sunday 6th August 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-4C0101
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Damaged and incomplete angel of Henry VIII. North 1760 (AD 1509 - AD 1526).
Created on: Monday 24th July 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-27E2F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Half angel of Henry VIII. North 1761 (AD 1509-26).
Created on: Saturday 22nd July 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-57A845
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Half groat of Henry VII. North 1751 (from December 1508 to April 1509).
Created on: Monday 13th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-23AAA7
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Jetton of the Dutch Republic, issued probably after AD 1648.
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2006
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E1A844
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete cast copper alloy grip or hilt of a sword. Probably eighteenth century (AD 1700 – AD 1800). Length 73mmm, maximum diameter 8.0mm. Weight 19.57g. The object is roughly circular in cross-section throughout its length and one end curves slightly. About mid-way along its length it is 8.0mm in diameter and the diameter diminishes towards each of the ends where there are old breaks. At each end the diameter is 5mm. The front and rear faces have moulded decoration in high relief. At the front there are three distinct elements of decoration. At the central part, on a longitudin…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B72041
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Complete gilded silver hat-hook or cap-badge of late fifteenth to the first half of the sixteenth century date (c. AD 1475 - c. AD 1550). Treasure case no. BM2004 T359. Length 15mm, width 14mm and maximum thickness 6mm. Weight 3.62g. The front of the plate is in the form of a stylised flower with four main petals at the corners and four smaller petals between. Each of the larger petals is enhanced with moulded "ribs" and each is slightly different. The centre of the flower is formed by a raised truncated pyramid. The rear side of the plate has a soldered pin which is slightly out…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arreton Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2FDD30
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy end cap (pommel) from a scale knife of Post Medieval, sixteenth century date (AD 1500 - AD 1600). Length 16mm, width 16mm. Weight 12.59g. The small zoomorphic style end cap is in the form of a beast's head, possibly that of a dog. The forward facing head has a closed mouth, well set back indistinct ears and small indentations for the eyes. The neck is particularly large and is oval in cross-section. At the centre of the neck, on the underside, is a rectangular slot filled with iron which is the remains of the missing tang. The slot is 13mm in length and 3.5mm in wi…
Created on: Friday 17th June 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arreton Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-280DF8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete 2 disc lead cloth seal of Post Medieval date (1625 - 1650). Seal for Norwich worsted. Diameter 15mm. Weight 93g. The piece consists of disc 1 with a moulded impression of a three drum tower with a lion passant guardant below (arms of Norwich). The reverse side of the disc has a cloth impression and the remains of a rivet upon which is a letter W with a letter I above, part of a jumble of initials in the manner of those illustrated in Egan, G. 1995, refs. 81-5. A seal for Norwich worsted.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calbourne Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IOW-CB1587
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete sheet copper alloy harness mount of Post Medieval, sixteenth or seventeenth century date (AD 1500 – AD 1700). Diameter 36mm, thickness 0.6mm. Total weight 12.82g The mount is circular in plan and has a convex centre with a peripheral flange which is flat and damaged in two places. The convex centre is concave at the rear. Around the flange are four equally spaced rivet holes, three of which are occupied by rivets that have squat spheroidal heads (6.5mm in diameter) and shanks that are about 3.5mm in length and 2.2mm in diameter. The hole without a rivet is damaged an…
Created on: Friday 11th February 2005
Last updated: Sunday 24th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D8A441
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Cast and struck lead cloth seal of sixteenth or seventeenth century date (AD 1500 - AD 1700) from the town of Turnhout (now in Belgium). Length 23mm, diameter 17mm. Weight 4.05g. A two disc seal: Disc 1 (with rivet). Shield charged with a pale, the arms of the town of Turnhout (now in Belgium) and [V]RN of the town name registered around that. Disc 2. Star of David motif around central rivet hole.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C44001
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Fourpence of Charles II dated 1683. Bent in two places and used as a "love token". Perforated at the top of the obverse.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2004
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8D5072
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Irish shilling of James I (1605-06).
Created on: Monday 15th November 2004
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-7CAD74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Halfpenny of Henry VIII, damaged around the edges, possibly clipped. Diameter 11mm. weight 0.31g.
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2004
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5EFAB8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Gold inscribed posy ring of probable sixteenth or early seventeenth century date. External diameter 17mm, width 4.5mm. Weight 2.07g. The ring is decorated on the exterior with a plain border at each edge, inside of which is a repeated design of alternate curvilinear S-shaped motifs containing “billet and dot” design and a schematic “flower and dot” design. The continuity of the design is interrupted at the join of the hoop. The interior of the hoop is inscribed in serifed capitals: A FRENDS GIFT The letter “A” is preceded by an initial mark in the form of a small…
Created on: Friday 20th August 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5D2415
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Gold inscribed finger ring with enamelled inscription of late 16th or early 17th century date. External diameter 20mm, internal diameter 17mm and 1.2mm thick. Weight 3.52g. The ring is formed of a broad flat band, the exterior with ridges in relief at top and bottom and in between the inscription enamelled in black: + IN x GOD x IS x MI x TRUST, with a floral flourish at the end. The enamel is complete. For closely similar rings of this form, of 16th and early 17th date, worn by serjeants-at-law (see C. Oman, British Rings 800-1914, London 1974, pl. 95C, D and E) or given as…
Created on: Friday 20th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-EB04A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete douzain of Charles IX, King of France, 2nd type, 1572-4. The coin has a countermark applied in 1640 to revalue it to 15 deniers. The coin is cracked and a portion of the edge is missing. Diameter 24mm. Weight 1.65g.
Created on: Saturday 3rd April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8E3A24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Half groat of James I, Second coinage, 1604-19
Created on: Thursday 29th January 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IOW-457FF7
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a cast lead insurance fire mark with an image of the sun as a human mask with radiating rays, probably dating from about AD 1700 to AD 1850. Length of surviving part 143mm, width 78mm and 3mm thick. Weight 249.16g. Viewed from the front, the right hand side is an original curved edge. However, all other edges have been formed by subsequent cutting or shearing in order to utilise the lead sheet for another purpose, perhaps for patching. Around the edges are six holes ranging in size from 1mm to 5mm in diameter. These holes have been created by piercing from the front to the …
Created on: Saturday 20th December 2003
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandown Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-CC60F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Very worn half-groat of Charles I. C. 1630s. Diameter 16mm. Weight 0.72g.
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2003
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bembridge Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-CC1D26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Very worn threepence of Elizabeth I, 1570s. Diameter 18.5mm. Weight 1.03g
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bembridge Parish', grid reference and parish protected.