Record ID: WMID-43BE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consist of a sub triangular mount. In plan the mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an inward facing chevron shape at one end and a narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the other. The hook is incomplete. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis. The rivet holes have an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The upper face of the mount has rounded edges and the reverse face is slightly dished. The…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-521687
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consists of a oval plate, with a convex or domed top, with an integral attachment spike to the top and bottom. The front of the mount has been decorated with two horizontal lines, situated parallel to each other, located a third of the length in from either end. Small transverse diagonal grooves are present down the length, three in each section.The attachment spikes have a rectangular cross section and are incomplete, with the ends missing, presumed lost in antiquity. E…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-290D2E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, in the form of a stylised Acorn, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in shape. The front of the mount is convex, and the reverse concave. It consists of a pointed oval shape, with a hooked extension on the base. The lower half of the mount has a horizontal line, separating the top from the base, and the base section has been cross hatched to resemble an acorn cup. The reverse is undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-BC48B3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550s to AD 1650s) Around 90% of the mount is present, with one of the attachment spikes incomplete. The mount is heart shaped and domed, with a concave reverse. The base of the heart extends into a trefoil or debased fleur de lys/lis terminal. Incomplete circular apertures are present beneath the lower petals. A faint rectangular collar separates the terminal from from the heart. The reverse is concave and undecorated. Two Integral circular sectioned attachment spikes extend from the reverse…
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2016
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Record ID: WMID-BC05FA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hooked openwork strap fitting with pendent loop, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). Around 75% of the strap fitting is present, consisting of the openwork trefoil plate only, with the hook missing. The strap fitting consists of a trefoil plate with circular and lozenge shaped apertures (now incomplete), and a projecting bifurcate collare at the juncture of the plate. An incomplete iron rivet is present in the upper trefoil lobe. The front edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The strap fitting measures 34.3 mm in length, 1…
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2016
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Record ID: WMID-BBBE80
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook, with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A trace of an iron rivet remains at the trefoil end. The strap fitting measures 51.0 mm in length, 21.1 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. It weighs 10.4 g. The strap fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caus…
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2016
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Record ID: WMID-17D25B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1350 - c. AD1450). The strap loop is sub rectangular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a trapezoidal frame with moulded decoration on the top surface. The decoration on the top is zoomorphic (animal like) in nature. The animal face has two sub rectangular ears, at the top, above a V-shaped groove, delimitating the top of the head. Below this, are a series of diagonal incised lines, probably to indicate eyebrows. The eyes are probably meant to be closed, as they have been formed from …
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-405E84
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The mount is sub circular in shape. The convex front is decorated with diagonal incised lines, either imitating fur or forming the scales of the cone. An incomplete small copper alloy circular sectioned rivet is visible in the centre of the object and sticks out into the concave back. It measures 12.6 mm in length, 10.6 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. The rivet has a diameter of 1.8 mm. The mount weighs 1.2 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar items are recorded in Ega…
Created on: Thursday 27th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-840395
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). Approximately 90% of the mount is present, with one of the two projecting lugs missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs (one now missing). The projecting lug is rectangular in shape, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. A rivet is present in both of the lugs. The head of the rivet is flush with the front of the mount, but would have extended past the ba…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-71B981
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy belt hook dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. The object is a flat plate with a forward facing hooked projection. The plate is decorated with a moulded leaf decoration. The reverse of the hook is undecorated with two circular recesses. The recesses are probably some form of attachment. The surface is worn with a pale green patina. Length: 50.40mm. Width: 19.34mm. Thickness: 13.18mm. Weight: 7.5g.
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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