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Record ID: WILT-02BF51
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy decorative hinge from either a box or possibly a book fitting, folded on top of itself. It measures 23.92x12.50x4.13mm and weighs 2.7g.
The object consists of two openwork halves c.1mm thick with what appears to be a shorter, flat spike sandwiched between.
One half terminates in a fleur-de-lis a small rivet hole (1.3mm diameter) at the farthest point. Below this is an inverted, rather angular, heart-shaped openwork at the base of which is another rivet hole, complete with iron rivet corroded in place. Below is the c.4x2.5mm are of 'hinge' f…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chippenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-AEBBDE
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval cast copper-decorative hinge element from either a box or possibly a book fitting (c. 1500-c. 1700).
The object is flat and sub-rectangular in cross-section with bevelled edges at the front. One end terminates with a fleur-de-lis which has a countersunk hole for attachment. The rivet for this hole is missing. Beyond this is heart-shaped openwork, within which is a rounded moulding with a countersunk hole for a second rivet. This moulding and hole are incomplete due to a break. Beyond the second rivet hole there is a narrowed protrusion which would have fitted into t…
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
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