Record ID: WMID-729DF7
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver looped fitting or gem surround of probable late Post Medieval dating (AD 1722 onwards). The looped fitting has a D shaped cross section, probably originally oval in shape but now bent out of shape. At the top of the fitting is a circular attachment, one on each end, secured together with a silver rivet. No inscription on either the interior or exterior. It measures 16.2 mm in length, 8.1 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. The fitting is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The looped fitting is less than 300 years old and is considered to …
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-DFC839
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
~~A gold composite jewellery fitting. The back plate is formed by an oval sheet with a twisted rope like border. Three circular sectioned wire loops are present on either side. These have been soldered to a collar made from a strip of gold, set at right angles, running around the inside of the rope border. This collar would have secured the original gem in place. The gem is now missing. This item shares similarities with items of Roman and Early Medieval period, for example: IOW-05E330 (2014 T586), PAS-D3A974 (2009 T103) and SWYOR-4637C5 (2010 T573). However the curators at the British…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidderminster Area', grid reference and parish protected.