Record ID: WMID-2C1C48
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy swivel strap fitting of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1400). The fitting consists of two matching, interlocking elements which articulate to form a swivelling fitting between two straps. Each half of the fitting has a D-shaped loop and strap fitting at its outer end and a half-spherical joint at the other. The joints are fused together and no longer rotate. The Zoomorphic beast heads are present at the junction between the spherical joint and the loop. The strap fittings consist of a box chape, which would have enclosed the strap. No other decoration app…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4F1BB8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy belt mount, of Medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. An incomplete circular section copper alloy rivet is present in both of the lugs. The head of the rivet is flush with the front of the mount, but extends past the back of the mount. The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. …
Created on: Saturday 13th June 2020
Last updated: Saturday 13th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5F3C15
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount, pendent loop and an incomplete split pin of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The bar mount has a square front plate, with a wide bar extending from it. The bar is bent back upon itself, terminating with a lozenge shaped terminal at the back. The front plate and the lozenge terminal are secured together by a single circular sectioned rivet. A circular pendent loop is suspended in the bent bar. An incomplete split pin is also suspended through the pendent loop. The ends of the split pin taper to a point. One end is bent outwards, the other is…
Created on: Sunday 14th June 2020
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7CD4DC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete enamelled copper alloy probable strap fitting of Roman dating (1st to 3rd centuries AD). The probable strap fitting consists of a triangular loop set at right angles to the head of the fitting. The head has a rectangular base but is triangular in cross section, with an apex ridge. The base is slightly recessed. The head has been decorated with four rows of inlaid enamel cells. Along both lower edges, is a row of five triangles, pointing upwards. These cells are red in colour, suggesting probable red enamel. To either side of the apex, is a row of four white crescents, …
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
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Record ID: WMID-E4E326
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked strap-fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). The main body of the fitting is sub-circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The front of the main body has three vertical facets. Curvilinear decoration is visible on the front. At one end a rounded knop is pierced and contains the remains of a separate iron rivet. Between the knop and main body there is a single transverse ridge. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. Between the hook and main body is a pair of transverse ridges. There is a…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-8B5855
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). Around 90% of the mount is present, as one of the projecting lugs is missing. The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with originally two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with rounded terminals, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. The surviving hole still retains part of a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet.The central oval is domed. The reverse is flat. The reverse is undecorat…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-8D631F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Post-Medieval mount or strap slide; dating from AD 1500 - 1700. It consists of a flat plate, decorated with a foliate design. Both ends are circular, and then they narrow to create a waist either side of a central circular area. The front of the mount is decorated with a cast, floral 'vine foliage' design. The reverse of the mount carries two bars, one at each end. Both are long, narrow rectangles with blunt, square ends and both are bent inwards through ninety degrees. They may have originally been joined to form a loop to act as a strap slide or stra…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-D95271
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in shape. The upper end has a rounded terminal and two circular copper alloy rivets placed longituditionally. The rivet head has a diameter of 2.6 mm, and the shank measures 2.0 mm in diameter. Beneath this, the strap fitting had a 90 degree bend, it continues flat before another 90 degree bend, returning back to pointing downwards. Underneath the second bend, the fitting tapers inwards on both sides, before terminating in a circular end wi…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2F8E9B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy eye-section for a belt or strap, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1800 to c. AD 1850). The object is composed of three integral parts, a domed plate with an attachment loop at either end. One loop is rectangular and is attached to the longer side of the domed plate. The loop measures 15.0 mm in length and 5.7 mm wide. At the opposite side there is a circular loop orientated 90° to the plane of the plate. The internal diameter of loop is 5.4 mm. The domed plate has a prominent forward facing male lion's head at the centre, within an oval cartouche. It has a …
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-2FFB69
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate bearing decoration consisting of two semi circles positioned back to back, with three crescent stamps beneath each arch. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above a a forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products a…
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-923F6C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Over 75% of the strap fitting is present, with the attachment spikes missing. The strap fitting is circular. The front is domed, with a central circular domed. Concentric circles are visible. The reverse is concave. The remains of two circular attachment spikes are present on either side. It has a diameter of 17.3 mm and is 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The strap fitting has a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst wi…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-0A4F78
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap mount of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The strap fitting is a flattened hexagonal shape. At the centre of the strap fitting is a raised pyramid area, with a flattened top. To either side of the pyramid, are pointed oval shapes, pointing outwards. The oval have a circular hole within them. This has an internal diameter of 8.2 mm. On the reverse, mineralised leather strap remains are present. One attachment spike is present, behind the outer triangular point. This attachment spike has a D shaped cross section and curves inwards a…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-49EBA7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy, belt plate of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 300). The plate is sub rectangular in shape, but has abraded and incomplete corners. The edges are rounded. The front of the plate carries an elaborate panel of decoration, originally filled with enamel. The main, central element of the design comprises a rectangular block of leaf ornament, this panel is flanked by a border of copper alloy with small triple lobed projections towards te edge of the plate. The border has been infilled with red enamel, the central panel possibly blue enamel (now decayed to …
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-4A4F76
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or apron pendant, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The strap fitting is in the form of a forwards facing eagle with head turned to right, splayed wings, oval shaped body, and neatly rendered claws and tail that project downwards at the base of the plate. Below the claws, the eagle is standing on a ball. Decorative detailing has been applied to the front of the strap fitting, marking out feathers and claws. A circular perforation (hole) is present between the two legs and may have been a rivet hole. It has an internal diameter of 2…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5D4936
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or strap slide, of Early Roman dating (1st to 3rd Century AD). The 'strap-slide' has a square-headed and thin platform/ head with slightly irregular and uneven edges. A thin inscribed line running around the edge is the only decoration on the front of the slide. Stratchmarks are present on the front. The underside of this platform is flat and undecorated. There is a large rectangular loop at the back of the artefact, where the strap would have originally passed through. This loop is undecorated and appears to be integral. It measures 22.6 mm…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F55813
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hooked openwork strap fitting with pendent loop, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). The strap fitting consists of a trefoil plate with circular and lozenge shapped apertures, and a projecting bifurcate collare at the juncture of the plate and the recurving close butted blunt hook. The front edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Rivet holes retain separate iron rivets. A separate copper alloy pendent ring is suspended in the hook. The strap fitting measures 42.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. The pendent ring has …
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-500F66
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is lozenge-shaped with a trefoil projecting from each cardinal point. The components of the trefoils appear to be pellets, while the lozenge-shaped plate has a raised rib flanking its edges and is filled with raised pellet decoration - one at the centre with a 'lozenge' around of twelve pellets. To the reverse, two thin circular section lugs project, one complete, one incomplete. The complete one displays a 90 degree bend as the method of securing the mount to the strap. Part…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-5096F7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap loop, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap loop is oval in plan and section. It consists of an oval frame with a flattened panel at the front. The front consists of an oval flattened panel with longitudinal ridges. The reverse of the panel is plain and undecorated. The strap bar is narrowed slightly, for the strap. It measures 33.97 in length, 66.01 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 9.47 mm. The strap loop weighs 41.0 grams. The strap loop is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even, but flaky surface patina. This flakiness …
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-92D1CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap slide of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a wider front bar. Two sets of two v shaped grooves at right angles to the front bar are present as decoration. It measures 14.1 mm in length, 47.9 mm wide and 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 6.8 g. The strap slide is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar strap slides of Post medieval dating have been recorded on …
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-99628E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 90% of the hooked mount is present, as the hook demonstrates an old break and is no longer complete. The mount has a sub rectangular shape, with a pointed ends. One end bears the remains of a sub triangular hook. The mount is convex, as if designed to fit onto a cylindrical item. Two circular rivet holes are present, one complete and one incomplete as there is a rip through the metal to the external edge. The complete hole has an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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