Record ID: WMID-D1C7F8
Object type: CASKET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy casket mount, of Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1300). The mount is formed by a long slender rectangle which has a moulded terminals. The terminal is in the form of an elongated knop protruding from the side of a moulded sub circular platform which has a rivet hole in the centre, still containing a rivet. A curved incomplete hook extends from the lower knop. Below each rivet hole there is a moulded narrowed collar. The body of the mount is otherwise undecorated and is sub-triangular in section. It measures 53.3 mm in length, 8.1 mm wide and 19.5 mm…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-1C5656
Object type: CASKET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, probable casket fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1300). The object has a gradually tapering triangular sectioned blade with a central midrib on the outer face. The inner face is flat. The majority of the tang is missing, but is gradually curving outwards to a more rectangular shape. The blade demonstrates a posterior curve, from the mid point of the blade downwards. The edges are incomplete. It measures 123.17 mm in length, 12.97 mm wide and 0.80 mm thick. It weighs 50.4 g. The probable casket fitting is predominantely a mid brown colour, wi…
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th September 2013
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