Record ID: WMID-09A49A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal alloy artefact, of uncertain dating, but possibly Late Medieval in dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The artefact has a globular base which then extends upwards into a circular socket. Mineralised remains of plant material, probably wood are present in the socket. Multiple small V shaped knife cuts are present over the base but do not appear to form an organised pattern. XRF analysis of the surface has shown that the artefact is predominately made from Lead (Pb) and Tin (Sn) with traces of Iron (Fe), Antimony (Sb) and Copper (Cu). The artefact measures 34…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-B92263
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast white metal (probably pewter) scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1600 AD). The chape appears to have been cast as opposed to being formed from a sheet of white metal, folded and crimped into shape. It is is sub triangular in plan, and pentagonal in cross section. The chape is incomplete, with damage present around the mouth, indicating that it was originally longer. The tip / end of the scabbard is also pentagonal in shape, and is flat. No decoration appears to be present on any surface. The chape is a mid grey colour, with an…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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