Record ID: WMID-1AAF42
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy oval shaped buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). Only the frame is present; the pin, spindle and chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The frame of the buckle is oval in plan with two central drilled holes to which an incomplete iron spindle / axis bar is fixed. The pin / chape which would have fitted to this bar is also missing. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. There is no evidence for a pin rest on the frame and there is no decoration on the frame either. The frame measures 23.6 mm in length, 19.7 mm wide and…
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-1AC4B1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped oval 'spectacle' buckle frame, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). Only the buckle frame is present. The pin and buckle plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is a double looped oval buckle, with probable floral decoration on the outer edges. Knops are present on either end of the strap bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle frame measures 43.0 mm in length, 27.6 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 7.5 g. The buckle frame is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface …
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6F45A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double-looped spectacle buckle dating from the late Medieval to Post Medieval periods, circa AD1500-1650. The frame survives intact but the pin is missing. The damage is not new. The frame has pointed outer loops. On the face of the frame a groove is present at the apex of both of the loops. The grooves are decorative but would also act as a pin rest. The interior edges of the loops are chamfered on the upper and lower faces of the frame. The pin bar is thinned. The reverse of the frame is plain and undecorated. The surfaces of the frame have a mid gree…
Created on: Monday 17th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-97A604
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle frame, of medieval dating (c. AD 1350 to AD 1450). The buckle frame is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a pin rest is present made from a single U shaped groove. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The central bar has been recessed for the plate (now missing). The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle is a mid green colour with an even but slightly abraded patina covering all surfaces. The buckle measures 14.0 mm in length, 16.7 mm wide and 3.1 mm t…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2A1294
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trapezoidal buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes. A punched floral pattern is present on the outer edge of each loop. The spindle, pin and chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame measures 33.5 mm in length, 22.4 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 g. The buckle frame is a dark green to grey colour, with an even sur…
Created on: Wednesday 26th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2C4502
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sub annular buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1650 to AD 1720). Only the buckle frame is present. The chape and pin are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is sub annular in plan with bevelled edges. Iron corrosion products are present around the central bar, indicating that the pin may have been made from iron. The frame exhibits moulded decoration, consisting of oblique grooves on the front of the frame. The buckle frame measures 25.7 mm in length, 20.8 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 grams. The buckle frame is a …
Created on: Wednesday 26th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2C9BF5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular buckle, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1350 to 1650 AD). Around 50% of the buckle frame is present. The strap plate and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The frame is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The front of the frame consists of a central bar, D-shaped in cross section, surrounded by a circular frame. A narrowing is present at the centre of the central bar, probably to retain the pin. The exterior edge has been bevelled. The back of the buckle frame is plain. The buckle is a mid to d…
Created on: Wednesday 26th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-43A4D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped oval buckle frame with cusped or serrated edges, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1600). Only the buckle frame is present, the strap plate and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame consists of a double oval, with serrated outside edges. Six triangular notches have been removed from the external edge to create the serrated effect. The edges of the frame are bevelled. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Traces of iron corrosion products are present on the strap bar, which suggests that the pin…
Created on: Thursday 27th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2747C1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete single loop kidney shaped buckle frame and pin, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550). The buckle frame and pin are present, the strap plate is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is kidney shaped with a triangular knop at the centre point, acting as a pin rest. The loops of the buckle frame has been decorated. The decoration consists of a groove to either side, parallel to the edge, and a row of raised squares betweem. The strap bar is offset, and rounded knops are present at either end. The pin has been made from a triangular piece of sheet …
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-556147
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). Approximately 75% of the buckle is present, consisting of the strap plate, the pin and and incomplete frame. The pin has been made from a triangular piece of sheet copper alloy metal, bent around the strap bar of the buckle frame. The pin gradually tapers to a blunt point. The buckle frame consists of a fragment of the strap bar and part of a loop. There is not enough present to say whether it was a single or double loop frame. The strap plate has been made from a sub rectangular piece of sheet copp…
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BB5973
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic D shaped buckle frame, of Early Medieval dating (AD 1000 to AD 1100). The frame is an irregular oval (D shape) in plan, with an enlarged loop, which tapers to the junction with the strap bar. The strap bar is offset from the plan of the frame. The buckle plate and the pin are missing. A triangular pin rest is present at the centre of the loop. One side of the frame has been decorated with multiple thin grooves (either straight or diagonal, respecting the shape of the loop). Both ends of the buckle frame are decorated with a debased animal (dog or …
Created on: Monday 14th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-82E349
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular buckle of probable Late Medieval to Early Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Only the buckle frame is present, the pin is missing. The buckle consists of an annular shape with an integral central bar. The outer edges have been beveled. The reverse is flat. It measures 14.6 mm in length, 12.6 mm wide and 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. The buckle frame is a dark green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. A similar buckle frame has been published as no 260 in Whitehead, 1996, Buckles 1250-1800, p45 and is considered to be Lat…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-D1EF95
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete single looped D shaped buckle frame, of Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1600). The buckle frame is D shaped, with a flat cross section. The strap bar is rounded but not offset. The outer loop is flattened with zig zag decoration on the front, creating triangles. The inner triangles contain multiple small grooves, creating a hatched impression. A small shallow U shaped pin rest is present on the inner edge of the outer loop. Filemarks are present on the reverse. It measures 51.3 mm in length, 75.1 mm wide and 4.5 mm thick. It weighs 45.3 g. The buckl…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-01D006
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle with integral plate, of medieval dating (Mid 13th to mid 14th Centuries AD). The find consists of the buckle loop with an incomplete integral plate and part of the buckle pin. The buckle loop is D shaped in plan, with a flat reverse. Decorative triangular side knops are present at the base of the loop. The outer edges of the buckle have been bevelled. The buckle plate is rectangular in plan and cross section.The edges of the buckle plate are bevelled. One copper alloy rivet, with a domed head is still present in the plate. The end of the buckl…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-909E16
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single loop buckle frame, of medieval dating (c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1450). The buckle frame consists of a single loop D-shaped frame, with an off centre notch for the pin (now missing). The buckle frame measures 21.19 mm in length, 26.57 mm wide and 2.44 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 grams. The buckle frame is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar single looped D-shaped buckle frame has been recorded as #…
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-9530E7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy trapezoidal buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1660 - AD 1720). Only the buckle frame is present. The pin, spindle and chape are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle frame consists of a trapezoidal frame, that has been drilled for a separate spindle. Moulded pin rests are present, flanked by scrolled knops in the outer edges of each loop. It has bifid sides with scrolled knops around the spindle holes. It measures 33.37 mm in length, 22.62 mm wide and 5.42 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 grams. The frame is a dark green colour, wi…
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2012
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Record ID: WMID-956588
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped oval buckle, with moulded floral decoration, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). The buckle consists of the frame and the pin. The plate is missing. The buckle frame is of a double oval shape, with a trefoil knop on each loop, and at either end of the strap bar. The pin consists of a triangular strip of sheet copper alloy metal, wrapped around the central strap bar. The buckle frame measures 45.93 mm in length, 21.74 mm wide and 3.41 mm thick. The pin measures 17.52 mm in length, and has a maximum wi…
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2012
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Record ID: WMID-3D9EC1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double loop trapezoidal buckle frame and pin, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1620 to c. AD 1680). The buckle frame consists of a double loop trapezoidal buckle frame, with pointed ends and lobed knops on the angles of the frame and at either end of the strap bar. The pin is still present and consists of a triangular D sectioned strip of sheet copper alloy metal, with the wide end wrapped around the strap bar. The buckle plate is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle frame measures 42.25 mm in length, 24.84 mm wide and 2.61 mm thick. The pin…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-925936
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double loop rectangular buckle, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1630). The buckle is rectangular in plan and consists of a double loop rectangular shape, with recessed central bar and bevelled outer edges. A circular lateral suspension loop is present at the top of the buckle. It measures 32.85 mm in length, 58.15 mm wide and 11.50 mm thick. The suspension hole has an internal diameter of 5.41 mm. It weighs 12.4 grams. The buckle is mid to dark brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plo…
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-BAC820
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle frame, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1250 to c. AD 1500). Approximately 50% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of the outer edge, with a rectangular pin notch. The external edges have been rounded. The buckle plate and pin are missing. The buckle measures 30.13 mm in length, 49.79 mm wide and 5.36 mm thick. It weighs 15.9 grams. The buckle is a light to mid green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar buckle has been published as #39 in Whitehead (1996, p18) and has been dated to the Medieval period …
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-BB3807
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle frame, of medieval dating (c.1350 to 1450 AD). The buckle frame is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a single angular pointed projection with a U shaped notch as pin rest is present. The buckle is a mid brown colour with an even but slightly abraded patina covering all surfaces. The buckle measures 15.18 mm in length, 15.43 mm wide and 2.24 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 grams. Similar buckle styles are depicted in Whitehead (2003), page 20, illustrations 70, 75 and …
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Last updated: Sunday 12th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-48CD30
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame and pin, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to AD 1600). The buckle frame consists of approximately half of a double looped oval buckle frame, with a narrow central strap bar. The pin is present and consists of a drawn length of copper alloy wire, tapering to a point, bent around the central bar. The buckle is a mid brown, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion has resulted in the loss of surface detail and patina from the edges and flat surfaces. The buckle frame measures 20.36 mm in length, 23.10 mm wide and 2.…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-490171
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single loop sub rectangular buckle frame, with roller, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1350 to AD 1400). The buckle frame consists of a sub rectangular frame, with a narrowed and offset bar, and an expanded outer edge. A copper alloy sheet roller has been wrapped around the outer edge. The buckle frame measures 16.49 mm in length, 22.98 mm wide and 4.00 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 grams. The buckle is a mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion has resulted in the loss of surface detail and patina from the edges and flat surfaces. …
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-5EC0B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped rectangular buckle, with a locking arm, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1350 to AD 1450). The buckle is rectangular in plan, with a notched front and transverse groove. It has flanged sides, and has been drilled for a separate spindle. The spindle terminates in a integral curved locking arm, with a spherical knop. The pin is sub triangular in shape and is incomplete. The buckle measures 26.96 mm in length, 32.48 mm wide and 27.12 mm thick. It weighs 13.8 grams. The buckle is a dark to mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasi…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-08FE62
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single loop sub rectangular buckle frame with a lipped frame of Medieval dating (c.AD 1550 to AD 1450). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. Both the pin and the buckle plate are missing, but they would have both been attached by being folded around the central bar. A notched lip is present on the outer edge, with a V shaped groove as pin rest. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. The back is plain and undecorated. The buckle measures 12.7 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and is 4.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.4 grams. The b…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-5EF594
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double loop rectangular buckle frame, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 to AD 1700). The buckle frame is present, the pin and plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is sub rectangular in plan and consists of a double loop with a narrow central bar. The external frame has been bevelled outwards. The side edges curve inwards either side of the central bar. The front surface has been decorated with a series of incised probable foliate designs and punched ring and dots series. The reverse is plain and undecorated. …
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-5F2DE1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy symmetrical double loop oval buckle frame and pin, of late Medieval dating (c.1400 to 1600 AD). The buckle frame consists of a plain double looped oval buckle frame. The edges of the frame are bevelled. The back of the frame is plain and undecorated. The pin consists of a circular sectioned piece of copper alloy wire, wrapped around the central bar. The pin is incomplete. The pin gradually tapers to a point. A break is present in the central bar, resulting in a displacement and trapping the pin in place. The buckle plate is missing. The buckle measur…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-5F6054
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sub rectangular stock buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1720s to AD 1790s). Approximately 50% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of the openwork stud chape with three studs (two remaining insitu, one missing). The tongues and buckle frame are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The stud chape has broken across the slot for the spindle. The studs are made from cast copper alloy and have a domed head. The stud chape measures 19.21 mm in length, 26.51 mm wide and 6.77 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 grams. The stud chape is a dark gre…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-5FC872
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy sub rectangular buckle, with drilled frames for a separate spindle, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1720s to AD 1790s). The buckle frame is sub rectangular in plan, with rounded corners. It has a drilled frame, for a separate spindle, which contains a single spiked tongue. The spindle has been made from iron. The buckle frame measures 15.56 mm in length, 17.45 mm wide and 3.47 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. The buckle is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar buckle has been recorded by Whitehead (1996, p 114) as no 735 and has …
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-601257
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle with moulded surface decoration, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1650). The buckle and the buckle plate are present. The pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle consists of a double loop oval buckle, with the front bearing a moulded vine scroll ornament, cast in a sunken field. A lobed knop is present at either end of the strap bar. The back of the buckle frame is plain and undecorated. The buckle plate has been folded around the strap bar, with a rectangular slot cut in the centre for the pin. It has…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-60FCE5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double loop sub oval buckle frame of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to AD 1650). Approximately 75% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of the outer frame only. The strap bar is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle plate and pin are both missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is sub oval / rectangular in plan, with rounded corners. The edge of the frame is bevelled. Moulded decoration consisting of double ridges at the centre of the outer loops, probably to rest the pin on and a moulded collar knop with conc…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-247895
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped rectangular buckle, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Approximately 50% of the buckle frame is present, the plate & pin are missing. The buckle was symmetrical in shape. The surviving loop is rectangular in shape and the frame is sub square in cross-section. A double loped knop is present, with a V shaped groove in the top, as a pin rest on the external edge of the loop. The central bar is slightly recessed. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface pati…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C98056
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double loop asymmetrical buckle frame and pin, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 to AD 1700). The buckle frame is sub trapezoidal in plan, and has a narrowed strap bar. Engraved transverse lines are present on the upper edges of the frame. The pin is present and consists of a double tongued sheet metal pin, wrapped around the strap bar. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle measures 32.17 mm in length, 24.17 mm wide and 4.85 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 grams. The buckle is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an even surface pati…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-CC0116
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy trapezoidal buckle, with a drilled frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). Only the buckle frame is present. The spindle, chape and pin are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes and a moulded pin rest is present on both of the outer loops. The pin rest moulding consists of engraved opposing oblique lines, imitating either a scallop shell or a leaf. T…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-98238A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckle, of the Medieval period, dating from AD 1250 to AD 1500. The buckle frame is complete, the pin and the buckle plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The loop is sub oval in plan, with a thickened and expanded outside edge. The outside edge has been decorated with an engraved V shape, with the point positioned towards the outside edge. The strap bar is narrowed and off set. Knops are present at either end of the strap bar. The reverse is plain and undecorated, but has been bevelled towards the inner edge. It measure…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-3FD2F0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1570 - AD 1700). The buckle frame is sub rectangular / trapezoidal in plan, and concave (curved) in profile. Each side curves inwards. Filemarks are present on the outer edges. Lobed knops are present at either end of the strap bar. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The pin and buckle plate are missing. The buckle measures 24.4 mm long, 22.3 mm wide, is 3.0 mm thick and weighs 3.9 grams. The buckle is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an abraded surface patina. Mov…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-EB2033
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to AD 1600). The buckle frame consists of a double looped oval buckle frame, with bevelled edges to the frame. The edges of the buckle frame are raised higher than the central bar. A small v shaped pin rest is present on the outer edges. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The remains of an iron pin are present wrapped around the central bar. The buckle frame measures 28.5 mm in length, 23.8 mm wide and 6.1 mm thick (including pin remnants), 3.1 mm thick (not including pin). It weighs …
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-927164
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to AD 1600). The pin and strap plate are not present. The front of the buckle has bevelled edges, with probable ropework decoration. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle frame measures 31.0 mm in length, 19.5 mm wide and 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 grams. The buckle is a mid dark green, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-929A77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to AD 1600). The pin and strap plate are not present. The front of the buckle has bevelled edges. The central bar is narrowed. V shaped pin notches are present at the mid point on each outer loop. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle frame measures 33.2 mm in length, 34.7 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 grams. The buckle is a mid dark green, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4BB097
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy buckle plate, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Approximately 50% of the buckle plate is present, consisting only of the front plate. None of the four sides are complete, the others are incomplete. The reverse plate is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The plate is sub rectangular, with a flat cross section. Decoration is present in the form of rocker arm or rouletted lines, although due to the degree of wear, it is hard to determine the original design. Filemarks are present on the reverse. The plate measures 24.5 mm in length, 16.5…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
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