Record ID: WMID-23AADE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two-part toggle clasp (eye-section), of early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the toggle clasp is present. The rectangular eye loop is incomplete. This toggle clasp consists of the component of the eye section which the toggle on the corresponding section would have fitted. The object is broadly rectangular and flat. At the surviving end of the rectangular eye, there is a transverse ridge.. Integral to the lower edge, near the terminal of the fitting there is an incomplete circular suspension loop. Beyond the other ridge there is an in…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-D746AC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete openwork strap fitting of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The strap fitting is 'egg' or ovoid in shape. It has a lys in the centre, with a triangular spike beneath, within an oval border. The outer border is formed of pellets. A triangular knop is present at the top. Two incomplete integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse. Each of them have a rectangular cross section. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 38.4 mm in length, 25.7 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g. The strap fitting is a mid green c…
Created on: Monday 8th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th September 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-191C92
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is sub square in plan, and rectangular in profile. The mount has rounded corners, with a triangular projection placed centrally along each side. Both the front and the back are plain and undecorated. The remains of two integrally cast rectangular shank attachment spikes are present on the reverse. The mount measures 15.0 mm in length, 15.0 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick (not including rivets), 4.6 mm thick (including rivets. It weighs 1.3 g. The mount is a mid brow…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1C8B23
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is assymmetrical in shape and rectangular in cross section. The front consists of a sub lozenge shape, terminating in rounded knops at both top and bottom. The reverse is flat. It is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with rectangular sections are present on the reverse of the mount, one towards the top and one towards the base. It measures 33.7 mm in length, 17.8 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 grams. The moun…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2BD731
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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 19.0 mm in length and 8.6 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 6.4 mm. The domed plate has a prominent forward facing male lion's head at the centre. It has a heavy mane. This part is con…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E3DA5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting, in the form of a Jester's head, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The strap fitting is cast in the form of a jester's head, moulded in high-relief. It has lentoid eyes with a sub-triangular nose and a horizontal groove representing the mouth. The head has a tight hood which forms a border around the face. The only decoration on the hood is a central knop which protrudes over the forehead. There are two pointed, vertical ears protruding from either upper 'corners' of the head. The ears are defined by a …
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-D6A1F5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The fitting comprises two separate elements: a sub circular pendent ring, and 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 retains a separate sub circular ring (11.87 mm diameter) with the slight remains of casting sprue on one side. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, one …
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-D84698
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is assymmetrical in plan and irregular in section. The front consists of a sub triangular shape, with bevelled edges, terminating in rounded knops at both top and bottom. The reverse is concave. It is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the mount, one towards the top and one towards the base. It measures 36.88 mm in length, 15.24 mm wide and 6.00 mm thick. It weighs 3.6 gr…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-68E8C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hooked plate sword belt strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The hooked plate is sub triangular in plate, with a hook at the top. The hook bends forwards and has a globular terminal. Below this is a rivet hole containing the remains of an iron rivet. The plate is ornately shaped and is decorated with scrolls. A triangular device is present above the central panel. A central panel has the letters IHS in raised mouldings. The letters 'IHS' are a christian symbol (christogram), derived from the Greek word for Jesus, or referr…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2016
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Record ID: WMID-28DD36
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting / belt mount of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The mount is irregular in plan. It has a central circular shape, with evidence of a six (6) petalled flower in the centre. Triangular extensions are present at the top and bottom of the central circular area. Traces of gilding survive on the front of the mount. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two (2) incomplete circular sectioned attachment spikes are present on the rear of the mount. It measures 26.69 mm in length, 10.89 mm wide and 4.17 mm thick. …
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-296A97
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at either end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central ridge, with two (2) oval annulets to either side of a short raised bar. An incomplete copper alloy circular sectioned loop is still present around one of the animal heads. It has a diameter of 8.72 mm and is 1.79 mm thick. The strap fitting measures 3…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-2A3C72
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is sub-rectangular in plan; however it does taper and flare along its length terminating in a flared debased trefoil. There are also a series of cast floral decorations along the length. These are much worn b…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-3A9B67
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy five sided (pentagonal) strap loop, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1400). The strap loop is five sided with a wide flat base, sides that slope outwards slightly and a peak in the centre of the top bar, the top bar has a triangular cross section. The edges are bevelled. Filemarks are present on the edges. Remnants of an iron separate rivet is present, located in the centre of the base. The strap loop measures 20.21 mm in length, 30.05 mm wide and 5.00 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 g. The strap loop is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. E…
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 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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Record ID: WMID-03C551
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword belt hanger dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. About 60% of the hanger is present consisting only of a partial attachment plate. No hooked mounts present. Tri-lobed knop at one end and two sub oval protruding suspension loops. The plate has a foliate decoration. Two iron rivets are still present on the attachment plate, one in the centre and the other at the end of the tri-lobed knop. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Length: 29.81mm. Width: 43.04mm. Thickness: 3.28mm. Weight: 10.6g. Comparable complete sword belt hanger…
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-03F9E6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt of Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1700. The strap fitting is sub triangular in plan in a moulded trefoil shape with foliate recessed decoration. The strap fitting has a rearward facing hook with a spherical knop. There are two circular rivet holes both still containing a circular sectioned rivet. The strap fitting has mid green colour with an even patina. Length: 49.68mm. Width: 18.45mm. Thickness: 10.23mm. Weight: 8.3g. Comparable examples recorded under reference WAW-454B56 and in Read, 2008, p220-1, nos 793-5 (Hooked…
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9325B6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy buckle plate or strap end, of Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1500). The strap fitting consists of two sub rectangular pieces of sheet copper alloy, held together with one circular sectioned rivet. The front sheet has been decorated with two stamped ring and dot designs, with diagonal rocker arm decoration placed around it. The back sheet is plain and undecorated. Mineralised textile remains is present between the two copper alloy sheets. The strap fitting measures 25.84 mm in length, 14.40 mm wide and 4.56 mm thick. Each sheet of copper alloy metal…
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-38F9A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount depicting the head of a lion, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in section. The reverse is concave / dished. The front depicts the head of a lion, with a prominent nose centrally, two eyes above and a curly mane surrounding. The reverse is plain and undecorated. No attachment shank is present, just a circular scar to indicate that it would have been present. The mount measures 23.04 mm in length, 18.21 mm wide and 8.18 mm thick. It weighs 6.1 g. The mount is a …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9B152B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount, of probable post medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1650). The mount is bifurcate at one end, waisted in the centre and oval knopped at the other end. No decoration is present on the front or reverse of the mount. It is possible that the overall design is phallic depicting an erect penis and testicles; however this is uncertain on this example. Two incomplete circular sectioned attachment spikes extend from the reverse of the mount. These spike taper to a blunt point. The mount measures 19.0 mm in length, 11.5 mm maximum width and 6.6 mm thick. It we…
Created on: Friday 6th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2015
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