Record ID: OXON-B9627D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy casket key dating from the late 12th to early 14th century. It has a lozenge shaped bow with a circular central hole and a hollow oval cross sectioned shank. The bit is solid and broadly rectangular in form with an indent in the side closer to the terminal. The key measures 34.9mm in length, 13.5mm in width at the bow, 2.5mm in thickness and weighs 2.8g. A similar example can be found in Read (2001:72) no. 558 which he dates to the late 12th to 14th century . Egan (1998: 111) comments that small, crude keys with circular bows and simple bits were …
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-90707A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by Thomas Hurdman of Wantage, Berkshire dating to AD 1648-1672. Williamson Berkshire 152 (Williamson 1891, 39).
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-8F90B2
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy simple small-sized casket key, dating to c. AD 1150 - 1400. The key has an oval loop which has a collar at the join between it and the shank. The shank is sub-rectangular in cross section. The bit projects from the bottom of the shank at its end and is cleft on both sides by sub-rectangular recesses giving it an I shape in form. The key is 37.4mm long, 14.4mm wide, 4.6mm thick and weighs 3.57 grams. A similar example can be found in Read (2001:72) no. 552 which he dates to the late 12th to 14th century . Egan (1998: 111) comments that small, crud…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-FAAD07
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing probably issued by Samuel Farmer of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire dating dating to AD 1648-1672. Williamson Oxfordshire 64 (Williamson 1891, 927).
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-EBC48F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing probably issued by William Hearn of Witney, Oxfordshire dating dating to AD 1659-1672. Williamson Oxfordshire 234 (Williamson 1891, 937).
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-731268
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button of early modern date. The button bears the words 'RAILWAY POLICE' above and below the letter 'E & G'. This button is probably from the uniform of a member of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Police, which were operational in 1847 until they were absorbed by the North British Railway in 1865. Why this button should be so far from home is unknown. The reverse of the button bears the slogan 'EXTRA SUPERFINE : BEST QUALITY'. There is no indication of the name or address of the manufacturer, which is often seen on later 19th century buttons. The fasten…
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: OXON-72AB60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete medieval silver 'Tealby' or cross and crosslets penny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189), probably a Bust F type and therefore dating to the period AD 1170-1180. Probably mint of Canterbury. North N961.
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: OXON-725696
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Polden HIll style brooch, dating from c. AD 80-120. The brooch retains both wings which terminate in end caps, pierced to take the spring axis bar. The pin is broken and missing. The bow is angular in form with a rectangular recess at the top of the bow which whould have contained enamelling, but this is now missing. The foot of the brooch terminates in a rounded, expanded knop and the catch plate is intact.
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: OXON-71CB72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Anglo-Saxon silver sceatta, Abramsson's Series E type (quilled bird (or porcupine) / standard), intermediate type, dating to the period c. AD 700-710.
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9F641D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy disc brooch dating from c. AD 450-550. The brooch is flat and circular with some evidence of white metal on the outer surface. The outer edge has two small recesses in line where the hinge and catch plate are, possibly from use after the original lug broke There is a pierced sub oval hole at 5 o clock on the face side. The hinge plate is broken but still exists and catch plate is still complete and in place but the pin is missing. The brooch has a mottled dull green patina. Diameter: 40.91mm Thickness including fittings: 7.41m…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2A58D5
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy harness pendant dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1400). The pendant is shield shaped with an integral loop attached to the top edge of the shield. The front of the pendant has been decorated with red enamel, and the design depicts 'gules, three lions rampant (argent)'. This show allegiance to the English crown, rather than the harness pendent belonging to the King or one of his retainers. The three lions was a common symbol of allegiance during the medieval period. The reverse is plain and has no trace of enamelling, It has an olive green patina. Length: 3…
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
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Record ID: OXON-8D3790
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy Nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 354-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse. Uncertain mint. Diameter 16.83mm, thickness 1.10mm, weight 0.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
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Record ID: OXON-8C9EC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). [GLORIA ROMANORVM] reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right, dragging a captive. Uncertain mint. Diameter 19.41mm, thickness 0.86mm, weight 1.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
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Record ID: OXON-8A41B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus probably of the House of Constantine dating to AD 354-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type (probably) depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse. Uncertain mint. Diameter 11.25mm, thickness 1.65mm, weight 0.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D011C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted copper alloy hinged Colchester type one-piece brooch, dating from the Late Iron Age to early Roman period (c. AD 25-60). There is no covering to the spring of 8 coils which is still held in place by both the axis bar and rear facing hook. A replacement hinged pin is broken where it widens to fit the axis bar and is now missing. The bow is bent to the right looking from the front, probably from contact with agricultural machinery, but still retains it"s D shape in cross section, being domed at the front and flat at the rear. The bow slowly tapers to a rounde…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
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Record ID: OXON-376D67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman AE3/4 of Crispus as Caesar, dating to the period c. 317-326 AD. Obverse with Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Reverse globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; with three stars above. Mint of Lyon. The coin has a dark green/brown patina.
Created on: Saturday 9th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-11DDEA
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly silver, rat-tail Hanoverian type bowl spoon with an Old English style handle, with a turned down top c. 1710 - 1830 AD. The reverse of the spoon handle has a crest consisting of an engraved "lion statant" on a rope/cable. Below are three remaining of hallmarks, one of which is a maker's mark of 'AR', the second is the seated Britannia holding up a shield (for Britannia silver at 928 purity) and finally a lions head caboched. The fourth mark, the date letter is obscured as the handle has been repaired using a mortice joint in the location of the fourth mark. The joint is no …
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2019
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Record ID: OXON-0D3495
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval strap fitting or harness mount, c. 1600-1800 AD. The mount has a modestly raised convex surface with the corresponding convex back. Broadly rectangular with three lobbed sections. The central lobe is plain with the outer lobes having cast floral, or curvy linear mouldings. Each end then has a centrally extended knop. There are the remnants of three rectangular cross section fixing spikes. The surface has a mid to dark green patina. See SUSS-0B70C4 .
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2019
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Record ID: OXON-D135C1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting, of probably Roman or early-medieval uncertain date, C. 43 - 1100 AD. The fitting consisting of a long plate shaped with three conjoined roughly cast ovals, the bottoms of which have an incised or cast, ring and dot markings. The upper side has a raised central longitudinal bar on four supports, forming three broadly square cut-outs. The surface is eroded with a green-brown patina. In style this artefact echoes Roman military strap fastenings of the 4th century, but the flimsy nature of the object is concerning. Compare BERK-91CABE and, closer stil…
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B70D49
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Length of round copper alloy wire with surface corrosion and a strong green patina, showing some signs of bronze disease. Probably of Late Iron Age / Roman date(due to patina) but possibly later. The two ends have been hammered flat, probably for use as a toiletry item. Weight: 1.57gms Length: 63.3mm Diameter: 1.9mm
Created on: Sunday 13th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2019
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