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Record ID: HESH-B5C14D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with an abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date. All surfaces have a distinct filed surface. There is no evidence of an iron twanger, but there is a rectangular recess where it would have sat.
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Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-4B3AA9
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with a corroded and abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date. Mid orange brown coloured iron corrosion staining is present on one face - from where the 'twanger' fitted/
The harp measures 50.3mm…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-5CBCB6
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and misshapen cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is fragmentary and only one side element / arm survives. Originally it would have been symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section.
The fragment measures 60.4mm length, 14.7mm width, is 8.0mm thick and weighs 9.39 grams
Taken from a record on Jew Harps by Frank Basford
Geoff Egan of The Museum of London has commented on Medieval jews harps: The jews harp, or trump, is…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-2A7C3A
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and slightly distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with a corroded and abraded surface patina
The harp measures 70.3mm length, 33.9mm width, is 8.9mm thick and weighs 27.49 grams
Taken from a record on Jew Harps by Frank Basford
Geoff Egan of The Museum of London…
Created on: Friday 11th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 15th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-C85AC5
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with a corroded and abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date.
The harp measures 52.7mm length, 24.1mm width, is 6.8mm thick and weighs 13.3 grams
Taken from a record on Jew Harps by Frank Bas…
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.
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Record ID: HESH-4B7953
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with a corroded and abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date.
The harp measures 58.5mm length, 25.9mm width, is 5.8mm thick and weighs 14.35 grams
Taken from a record on Jew Harps by Frank Ba…
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Sheriffhales', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-E8D571
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is fragmentary near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with a corroded and abraded surface patina
The harp measures 49.9mm length,23.1mm width, is 3.8mm thick and weighs 6.9 grams
Taken from a record on Jew Harps by Frank Basford
Geoff Egan of The Museum of London…
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-8D70E0
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and misshapen cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is fragmentary and only one side element / arm survives. Originally it would have been symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section.
The fragment measures 58.2mm length, 9.9mm width, is 6.6mm thick and weighs 6.68 grams
Taken from a record on Jew Harps by Frank Basford
Geoff Egan of The Museum of London has commented on Medieval jews harps: The jews harp, or trump, is an…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2010
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Uffington', grid reference and parish protected.
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