Record ID: WMID-3B3A3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). It is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at both ends, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. Iron corrosion products are present at the centre, and indicate that the pin may have been made from iron. The strap fitting measures 31.4 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 7.1 mm thi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2F40CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800).  The probable furniture fitting consists of a disc with twelve points, though with one larger and more angular than the rest. One side bears a moulded radial pattern, with each ray bordered like a petal. The larger petal forms part of an attachment/suspension fitting, with a longitudinal ridge on the reverse. The reverse of the disc has the remains of a central attachment spike in the centre.  It measures 31.9 mm in length, 22.5 mm wide and it is 4.9 mm thick. The metal is 2.…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-654385
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present. It was originally S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at one end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. The strap fitting measures 29.2 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C4CAE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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, possibly decorated by a leaf pattern. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above an incomplete forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D6E343
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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 31.6 in length, 56.6 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 14.8 mm. The strap loop weighs 31.9 grams. The strap loop is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even, but flaky surface patina. This flakines…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D5320A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork cruciform mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is cruciform in shape, with four projecting arms. Each arm is the same and terminates in an rounded knop, with a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet placed through it. Beneath the terminal knop is an openwork triangular shape, with rounded sides, which continue into a central square openwork. It represents a two strand ropework design. The edges have been rounded. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 31.6 mm in length, …
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2AED8F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century). Less than 50% of the strap mount is present, consisting of one loop and one terminal. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy, broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount has two opposing rounded lugs with a central rivet hole, almost resembling a fleur de lis/lys. One side is incomplete. The plate is then waisted, after which the upper and lower edges flare and contract along th…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A39F77
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy belt or strap slide (loop) with internal projections, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1150 to c. AD 1400). It is in the form of a single, trapezoidal loop, flat on both faces. There are two short, inward facing, opposed extensions on the inner edge of the shorter sides about one third of the way up from the bar. No mouldings on the outside edge. Filemarks are visible on both sides. It measures 14.5 mm in length, 23.1 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The strap slide is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.  Similar sliders are illust…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A3814A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy belt or strap slide (loop) with internal projections, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1150 to c. AD 1400). It is in the form of a single, trapezoidal loop, flat on both faces. There are two short, inward facing, opposed extensions on the inner edge of the shorter sides about one third of the way up from the bar. The outer edge has a central spherical moulding, and the corners of the outer edge also protrude slightly. Filemarks are visible on both sides. It measures 17.2 mm in length, 17.6 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The strap slide is a dark gre…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-464E5F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword belt fitting of Post-Medieval dating (AD 1550-1700). The object is composed of a large integral loop attached to a sub-rectangular plate. The plate has undulating edges and two semi-circular voids at the opposing end to the loop. There is a circular perforation in the centre of the plate. Flanking the central perforation are two circular perforations, for iron rivets (now missing). These small holes have an internal diameter of 2.1 mm. The object appears to be broken across the semi-circular voids. It measures 30.6 mm in length, 31.0 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-45B88B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked strap-fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). Around 75% of the strap fitting is present, with one terminal missing. 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.  Between the hook and main body there is a single transverse ridge. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. There is an integral copper-alloy rivet on the rear face situated between the hook and main body. It measures 34.0&…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F3DDE6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable strap fitting or possible shoe cleat, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable strap fitting is rectangular in shape, with a rectangular slot in the centre. This measures 13.2 mm in length and 4.9 mm wide.The short edges curve round to form downward pointing points (both incomplete). Traces of iron corrosion products are present at either end of the rectangular slot. Rectangular recesses are present on both long edges. No decoration is visible on the upper surface. It measures 25.0 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. The metal is 2.5 …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-64DC5C
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. 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 are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron. The strap fitting measures 61.1 mm in …
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-137E38
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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 mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an outward facing chevron shape at one end, edges are damaged and a narrowed rectangular forward looping open hook at the other. The hook has been twisted around. No decoration is visible. It measures 31.6 mm in length, 17.7 mm maximum width, and 7.1 mm thick. The metal is 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an uneven surfa…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-136A33
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap slide or fitting, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1600). The strap slide consists of a rectangular bar with incomplete ends. One end exhibits a 90 degree bend. The breaks are patinated.  It measures 31.0 mm in length, 8.9 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The strap slide is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. This fragment is from the back of a strap slide, which could be Roman…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E61EFF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete but fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century).  Around 25% of the strap fitting is present. One loop and a lis terminal remain. A trifoliate terminal, with a central rivet hole is present on the left hand of the fitting. A loop projects downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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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-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-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-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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