Record ID: IOW-C5A6EB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy strap-end (c. 700-c. 900). This strap-end is sub-oval in plan, narrower at the terminal end. At the attachment end there are two rivet holes, one is incomplete and the other has the remains of a copper-alloy rivet. The terminal was probably zoomorphic in form. Height: 28.54mm; width: 10.03mm; thickness: 2.61mm at split, 1.20mm for main body measured approximately 1/3 up from tip. Weight: 1.57g. This strap-end is likely to be a Thomas Class A, Type 2. In “Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-Age strap-e…
Created on: Friday 1st May 2020
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: IOW-81E74A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The undecorated spindle whorl is sub-conical (domed) in form. The top is slightly flattened causing spreading of the metal and a reduction in hole size to about 6.0mm. It has a central vertical hole which has a diameter of about 7.5mm at the bottom. A small nick at the side has a raised a bump. This spindle whorl is smooth, off white and buff in places. Height: 10.5mm; maximum width: 20.3mm. Weight: 19.65g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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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-54BFED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), minted by Nicole at London. Class 5b2, c. 1253 (North 1994: 227, ref: 992/2). Obverse: hENRICVS REX III (NR ligated); Crowned bust facing with sceptre. Reverse: NIC/OLE/ONL/VND (ON ND ligated); Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 17.55mm. Weight: 1.30g. DA=12:1. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Sunday 26th April 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th 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-45AE6A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of a Medieval coarse-ware vessel (c. 1200-c. 1400). This flared bevelled rim has an angular rim and the surface is concave just below the rim on the interior face. It has a grey/off-white core and the surface is orange. It is tempered with rounded quartz, angular flint and some shell. The breaks are old. Height: 46.0mm; length: 51.5mm; maximum thickness (at rim): 11.0mm. Weight: 34.50g.
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-CAF93E
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Medieval or early post-Medieval copper-alloy branched, double socket type candlestick (c.1450-c.1550). The surviving portion is a curved branching arm with a circular mounting platform for one of the sockets. The curving part of the arm and the shorter section are lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The platform is stepped on the underside and has an iron pin through the centre which secured the socket. This fragment has a green patina and the break is old. Length: 43.0mm; width: 15.1mm; thickness at centre of curve: 8.0mm. Weight: 21.28g. The candle hold…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-FA1278
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy and gilded harness mount (c. 500-c. 600). The mount is roughly rectangular in shape with a lappet-like flat terminal which has a central circular rivet hole measuring 1.4mm in diameter. Above the terminal is a raised half-face which has curved brows with upturned scrolled ends, a triangular nose and pellets for eyes. Above the face the sides flare slightly and a break has clipped an oval cell which may have contained a garnet. This mount is generally brown with gilding at the front. Length: 23.0mm; width: 15.9mm; thic…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2019
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Record ID: IOW-6A40EE
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of one half of a Medieval to post-Medieval pair of scissors (c. 1400-c. 1600). The fragment consists of small portion of an eccentrically-set finger loop, a circumferential collar and a small portion of the blade. The blade is flat and rectangular in cross-section. It has a maximum thickness of 1.1mm. On the outer face of the blade there are two punched concentric rings. Close the centre of the rings is a small circular hole for a pin which allowed the blades to pivot. The diameter of the hole is 2.2mm. This fragment has dark green patina with areas of corrosion and i…
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
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Record ID: IOW-67B9E2
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age copper-alloy possible toggle fastener or strap fitting (c. 100 BC-c. 40 BC). This object is tri-lobed with an integral semi-circular loop. The tri-lobed element is flat on both faces. On each face each lobe has a central hole that does not penetrate through. The holes may have been filled with enamel or coral. There is a pair of 'lips' on the edge of each lobe. The loop is sub-circular in cross-section. The object is corroded in places and has a well developed shiny dark green patina. Length: 19.0mm; width: 14.1mm; thickness: 3.6mm. Weight: 3.28g. Compa…
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th February 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-CE2E6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval Irish cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), minted by Davi or Ricard at Dublin (c. 1251-c. 1254). Spink: 6243B. Obverse: [...]EIO[...] ([hENRI/CVS R/EX III]); Crowned bust facing within triangle, holding sceptre in right hand. Reverse: [...]/OND/[...] with a reversed E for D; Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Length: 9.0mm; width: 8.1mm. Weight: 0.26g.
Created on: Friday 21st December 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2018
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Record ID: IOW-EC0D7B
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Neolithic flint oblique arrowhead (2700 BC-2351 BC). This arrowhead has been made on a broken tertiary flake. The dorsal face has been retouched at each side edge and the removals are short and invasive, scaled and low angled. The ventral face has conchoidal ripples and one edge has been retouched. These removals are short parallel and low angled. The break forms one side and it would seem that the flake was chosen in order to take advantage of the break to form a side. A short length of the broken edge has been worked. Consequently, the implement is not a bro…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-DB7368
Object type: FLAKED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic flint flaked axehead (c. 4000 BC-c. 2351 BC). A transverse break has occurred about half way along its original length. This implement is now sub-square in plan and is pointed-oval ('lenticular') in cross-section. In plan, the sides flare slightly from the break to the curved cutting edge. The arrises are not very sharp. The axehead is mottled grey and pale orange with iron staining. The break is old. Length: 65.0mm; width: 51.5mm; thickness: 26.8mm. Weight: 106.22g. Compare with a similar implement (Butler 2005: 140, fig. 57, no. 2). Butler, …
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D64A03
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Mesolithic flint 'Thames pick' tranchet axehead or adze (c. 9000 BC-c. 4000 BC). This implement has been made on an elongated flint nodule which has been flaked overall, except for a small area at the butt end where the cortex remains. This implement is sub-rectangular in plan and side view, sub-square in cross-section. Mid-way along its length, two of the four faces are 'waisted'. The sharp cutting edge is formed by oblique removal of two 'tranchet' flakes. A small portion at the butt end has been battered indicating that the implement may also have been used as a hamme…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd 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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