Record ID: WMID-1DD124
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lock escutcheon from a piece of furniture, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, but with a flat cross section. Iron corrosion products do obscure the surface. The lock escutcheon has a pelta shape above with a sunburst stamp on a it. The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, with a semi-circular top with a squared lys terminal at the base. It measures 46.4 mm in length, 49. 8 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 31.9 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD13B9
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform stud or mount, likely a furniture fitting or decoration, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is domed. It has four lobes, making it a cruciform or quatrefoil shape. Each lobe has an incised line down the centre, and a central cross marking out the separate lobes. The reverse is concave, with an incomplete rectangular cross sectioned attachment spike present at the centre. It measures 24.6 mm in length, 23.5 mm wide and 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 20.6 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-907ED7
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal or lead-alloy probable furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).  Less than 25% of the artefact is present. It consists of a hollow tube, with a break at the bottom, extending upwards into a terminal of two (originally three) plumed feathers, with a collar or ribbon at the base.  It measures 45.0 mm in length, 16.0 mm wide and 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 11.34 g. The artefact is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar object, WMID-85D0FD, was recovered from the same field. Neither objects join but are probably …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19E347
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy decorative furniture fitting or mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The fitting is sub triangular in shape, with a flat cross section. It almost resembles a leaf or a scallop shell. The front is convex or domed. At the base is a narrow point, from which the fitting expands outwards and upwards, before narrowing to a rectangular upright bar. This has a width of 5.5 mm. The front has an empty circular attachment hole, with an internal diameter of 2.7 mm. Traces of an iron rivet or pin are present at the top of the upright bar at the t…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C506D4
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable decorative furniture fitting or attachment of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with both short ends being incomplete. The long edges are rounded. One short end has the remains of a circular perforation in the centre, with an internal diameter of 1.7 mm. The other short end is gradually tapering in width. In the centre is a recessed panel with raised floral decoration. An eighted petalled flower is either side of a smaller six petalled flower. The reverse of the artefact has been recessed in …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3D161C
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork drop handle, probably from a chest of drawers or similar furniture fitting, of Post Medieval dating (Mid 17th to 18th Centuries AD). The drop handle is tear drop shaped and domed. The reverse is concave. It has an openwork design of a putti face with arms or wings beneath. It measures 33.5 mm in length, 16.9 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The drop handle is a mid 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 surface detail. …
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-39D2FD
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy furniture fitting or escutcheon plate of Post Medieval dating (1650 to 1750 AD). The escutcheon plate is in the form of a six-pointed fleuret or rosette (sexfoil), with six moulded petals around a central rectangular aperture (internal dimensions: 6.0 mm by 3.8 mm). The apexes of the petals terminate with a rounded point. The plate is slightly domed in the centre, with the reverse being concave. The reverse is undecorated.  It measures 34.4 mm in length, 31.1 mm wide and 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 g. The drawer escutcheon plate is a mid dark brown …
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-30D9DB
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pointed oval mount or furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. 1500 to c. 1700 AD). The mount is a pointed oval or lentoid in plan with a convex front face and concave reverse. Located at the centre of the reverse is an integrally cast rectangular shank which narrows to a sharp point. The mount measures 22.1 mm in length, 10.4 mm in width and 7.9 mm thickness which includes the shank. It weighs 2.6 grams. The mount is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, causing by movement whilst within the pl…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A55C99
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy keyhole or drawer escutcheon of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The escutcheon is sub rectangular in shape, with endented (curved edges). The ends are trefoil shapes, with an extra triangular knops either side of the central rounded knop. A rectangular slot is present in the centre, with a circular centre. This measures 20.1 mm long by 3.4 mm (rectangular end), 7.0 mm (circular centre). This either would have taken the key or the fitting for a drawer handle. The front has been decorated with an engraved saltire on either side. The reverse has seve…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-935CDF
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy furniture mount of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount consists of a fleur de lys/lis design, with three petals at the top, a rectangular bar underneath and the remains of two petals beneath. All but one petal is incomplete. The edges are rounded. The reverse has a concave back, with the remains of a circular sectioned attachment spike. This has a diameter of 3.0 mm. It measures 30.0 mm in length, 26.8 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The mount is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cause…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FDDB94
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trefoil openwork drawer handle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). Around 50% of the drawer handle is present, consisting of the drop handle. The attachment end to the drawer is broken. It has an openwork trefoil style design, with raised square edges. It measures 51.4 mm in length, 19.9 mm wide and 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 9.8 g. The drawer handle is a mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. BUC-1F5BF3 and NARC-EAF3BF are similar style artefacts recorded on the PAS database. It is possible that this artefact may be a spoon handle, but …
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-14F6DD
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pointed oval mount or furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. 1500 to c. 1700 AD). The mount is a pointed oval or lentoid in plan with a convex front face and concave reverse. Located at the centre of the reverse is an integrally cast rectangular shank which narrows to a sharp point. The mount measures 21.4 mm in length, 11.3 mm in width and 11.5 mm thickness which includes the shank. It weighs 2.2 grams. The mount is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, causing by movement whilst within the plough soil, has…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-947E63
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable furniture fitting, escutcheon or lock plate of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable escutcheon conists of a large twelve (12) petalled flower terminal, with central pellet. One petal extends upwards into a rounded rectangular handle. A circular perforation (internal diameter 4.9 mm) is present at the top of the handle. The circular hole is plugged by a semi rectangular knop on the reverse. This extends 7.4 mm away from the handle. On the reverse of the flower terminal is an concave centre, with raised circular rib border. …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-2EA595
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy drop handle or furniture fitting, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Around 25% of the drop handle is present, consisting only of the rectangular suspension loop and the top part of the handle. The rectangular suspension lug is set almost centrally in a flat trapezoidal lug. The suspension loop measures 5.2 mm by 3.6 mm internally. Beneath this is a raised thin collar, and then a wide area, where it starts to constrict before terminating in a patinated break. The reverse is concave beneath the thin collar. It measures 17.7 mm in le…
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-27C933
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable furniture or box fitting or escutcheon plate, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The fitting is of an irregular shape, almost sub triangular. The right hand and lower edges are incomplete.The upper edge has a scalloped edge, with curved stamps, creating an almost foliate or hair style design. A small rivet hole is present at the apex, internal diameter 2.2 mm. The curves continue down the left hand side, with an upward curve out, with more curved stamps inside in. The centre of the fitting has an upward pointin chevron, infill…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-F0A55E
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded copper alloy furniture fitting, stud or mount, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount consists of a domed square mount, decorated with a raised cross design. The arms of each cross extend down the sides, with a raised triangle over each corner. The recesses still exhibit some gilding. On the back, a circular sectioned attachment spike extends from the top of the mount. The attachment spike tapers to a sharp point. The reverse image of the cross is visible on the inside of the dome. It measures 13.8 mm in height (including spike), 7.0 …
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-747B65
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy, probable furniture fitting or escutcheon, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD1800). The probable furniture fitting is square in shape. A square hole is present at the centre, measuring 4.4 mm by 5.2 mm. Around this, are positioned four raised square bosses, positioned alongside each side of the central hole. Between each boss at the corners, is a triangular depression. Rectangular knops extend from the bosses and each triangular depression. The reverse is undecorated. Gilding is present on both the front and reverse of the fitting, but…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-2D3B07
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and iron possible furniture fitting, of probable Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD). The furniture fitting consists of an incomplete conical copper alloy element, with an iron square sectioned shank extending beneath it. No decoration is present on the conical part. The conical part measures 17.6 mm in length, with a base diameter of 14.3 mm and a top diameter of 3.5 mm. The iron shank section measures 22.4 mm in length, with a width of 5.6 mm and 8.2 mm. Together, it measures 38.3 mm in length, with a diameter of 14.3 mm. It weighs 9.8 g. The c…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-974628
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stud or pin, probably a furniture fitting, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The pin or stud has a globular head, with a flattened top. The shaft is square sectioned and tapers to a blunt point. No decoration is present on the head. It measures 34.8 mm in length, the head has a diameter of 11.5 mm and the shaft is 4.0 mm by 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 6.8 g. The pin or stud is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A couple of similar square sectioned studs, with globular heads, have been recorded on the PAS database. These include: BUC-6107…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-198977
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy drawer handle or furniture fitting, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1650 to AD 1750). Around 25% of the handle survives, consisting of a rectangular attachment loop and double horizontal ridge. The reverse is concave. It measures 22.50 mm in length, 10.76 mm wide and 3.57 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 g. The handle is a mid green colour with an even patina. Similar drawer handles have been recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-C53CB4 and KENT-38E244. Both are considered to be Late Post Medieval to Early Modern in dating (AD 1650 to …
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2013
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