Record ID: WMID-C2FB5E
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete repaired sheet copper alloy metal hinge or possible buckle plate of probable Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to AD 1500). The hinge has been made from one piece of sheet copper alloy metal folded over and three rectangular loops cut out. The base is rectangular, with an incomplete circular rivet hole present on the outer edge. The hinge has been repaired twice. Once when the left hand loop broke, and another sheet of copper alloy metal was inserted inside the hinge with a new loop and riveted in place. The rivet is now missing. The second repair is a reenforcement plate on t…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0C8CCE
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy decorative hinge element from either a box/casket or a book, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1700). The hinge section is roughly rectangular with three rectangular protrusions, which would have created the hinge junction. Beneath these protrusions is a squared piece of sheet metal, with rounded corners. Two holes are present in it, currently with two circular round rivets still in situ. It measures 14.9 mm in length, 26.9 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The hinge is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-7E1B47
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hinge, probably from a book or a box, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The hinge is in two sections. The lower part is sub triangular in shape, with a pointed base. A key shaped hole is present in the centre, and the top of this section is wrapped around the axis bar in the upper part. The upper part is sub rectangular in shape, with a scalloped upper edge. Three circular perforations (holes) are present, arranged irregularly. They have an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The two sections are joined by a hinge section. Two rectangular proje…
Created on: Friday 10th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-D1A455
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 205 A complete medieval copper alloy hinge/box fitting dating to AD 1200 - 1400. It has two circular rivet holes with a diameter of 1.3mm. The box fitting has a triangular end, and two loops which would have originally held the axis pin at the other end. Length 24.0mm Width 10.1mm Thickness 3.5mm Weight 1.3g
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2015
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