Record ID: WMID-29DDC1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or 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. A 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 co…
Created on: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2B7A16
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy quatrefoil strap fitting or mount, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1650). The mount is formed of a thick sheet moulded into a convex form with a pellet at the centre. The design consists of 4 double (layered) petals, with a groove separating each double petal. Central on the lower surface emerges a thin circular sectioned shank, with a circular copper alloy rivet rove present. The mount measures 14.54 mm in length, 14.43 mm wide and 4.07 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. …
Created on: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-249FA4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast 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 plan and section. It consists of a pointed oval shape, with a hooked extension on the base. Faint traces of decoration are present, consisting of a line across the centre of the pointed oval and one towards the tip. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the pointed oval. It measures 27.10 mm in length, 10.36 mm wid…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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