Record ID: WMID-442CAC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy shield shaped strap or harness mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Over 75% of the mount is present. It is shield shaped, with two integral attachment spikes on the reverse. The shield-shaped part is flat with convex side edges. The top edge is concave, At the opposite end there is a circular plano-convex terminal knob. The spikes on the reverse are circular in cross-section, positioned off-centre, and are bent away from each other. The lower one is incomplete. The front of the shield bears foliate decoration in low moulded relief …
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-3AB967
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount or strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). The plate has two round lobes at one end which taper to a triangular terminal at the other which give the whole mount a phallic shape. At the back are two circular sectioned integral attachment lugs, with blunt points at the apex and at the opposite end of the long axis. The surface is undecorated. It measures 19.6 mm in length, 11.3 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick (including spikes). 2.1 mm thick (not including spikes). It weighs 0.9 g. The mount is similar to other phallic shaped m…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-3AA153
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy belt or strap fitting, probably representing a stylised animal head, of medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The belt mount is sub rectangular in shape, and has V shaped diagonal facets forming the head. The attachment rivet is missing, but the rivet hole has an internal diameter of 1.6 mm. The reverse is concave. It measures 15.0 mm in length, 9.8 mm wide and 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-60121E; LIN-0A979B; NLM-059C45;…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FC51FE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CHECK GRID REF! An incomplete copper alloy mount of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is roughly arrow shaped with a central tang, and curved wings with barbs to either side. Each barb terminates with a rounded pellet. There is a central raised ridge which continues into the tang, which expands slightly. The wings are decorated with a curvi-linear line. On the reverse are two integral attachment spikes, these have an diameter of 2.2 mm. The mount has been bent almost at ninety degrees, below the point of the arrowhead. It measures 21.3 mm in length, 17.0 …
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A54BC7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy mount with integral rivets, of Post-Medieval period dating (c. AD 1500 - AD 1700).  The mount is kite-shaped (convex kite/deltoid) in plan and broadly trapezoidal in cross-section, with a raised kite-shaped central plate.  On the reverse, the mount is flat with two downward projecting integral rivets. The rivets taper to a sharp point. A recessed border is present around the edge of the mount.  It measures 18.2 mm in length, 11.1 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick (including rivets). It weighs 1.2 g. Several similar kit shaped mounts have been …
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A237AD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete figurative, flat copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount of Post Medieval date (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The mount is in the form of a stylised acorn, and includes on the reverse two broken-off integrally cast attachment spikes. The front of the mount is convex, and the reverse concave. The general shape is a pointed oval with an short forked extension at the bottom end representing the twig of the tree from which the acorn has sprouted. A rounded extension at the top represents the growing tip of the acorn. The lower half of the mount is cross-hatched to resem…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-321FB6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bar mount, probably from a casket, chest or box, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to AD 1400).  Less than 25% of the bar mount is present, consisting of one terminal and part of the bar. The terminal is a lis or lys shape, with a circular attachment hole placed centrally (2.9 mm) around diagonal side grooves.The surviving section of the bar mount has a raised area with bevelled sides, creating a pyramid type effect (11.4 mm by 8.6 mm). The underside is slightly concave along its length, with raised edges. The terminal is bent…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-90BF4B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed sexfoil mount of the Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period, dating to AD 1400 - AD 1600. The mount consists of a domed head with six diagonal incised lines, creating a petal like design, each petal has a semi circular lobed projection forming the edge of the petal. The reverse of each petal is slightly concave, and has a small circular area cast slightly off centre, presumably the remains of the attachment spike.  The object measures 36.3 mm in length and is 37.1 mm wide. It has a thickness of 6.8 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B46F46
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete zoomorphic mount of probable Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (100 BC to 200 AD). The mount is sub triangular in shape and plan. It consists of a sitting bird or chicken. The beak is downturned. The eyes are marked by a circular punch. A C shaped circular punch is positioned just behind the eye. A ridge is present along the top of the head, indicating a crest. Below the neck, on either side, wings have been detailed by a curved line above and below, with straight lines inbetween. The tail is incomplete but a horizontal line is visible. Two pieces of iron are pres…
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-752844
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy octofoil collar or mount of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The mount or collar is octofoil in shape, a square with triangular indentations on each corner and at the mid point on each side. They are angled, so they point downwards. No decoration is visible on the exterior. The internal void measures 15.6 mm wide by 15.5 mm. The reverse of the mount is bevelled, and concave. It measures 32.9 mm wide, and has a length of 29.5 mm. It is 8.5 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caus…
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-FED4DA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete circular copper alloy mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The mount is circular with a convex domed front face. No decoration is visible on the front face. The reverse is concave, with a centrally located integrally cast attachment spike. The spike has a square cross section and is incomplete, with a break approximately at the mid way point. The point is missing. It has a diameter of 29.0 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 12.1 g. A similar mount has been recorded as SF-EED0BB on the PAS database and is considered to be Post medieval in dat…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-45B5A5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rectangular probable box mount of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The probable box mount is rectangular with rounded corners. Along the length there are nine vertical grooves as decoration. It has a ridge centrally horizontally, which means it has an V shaped cross section. On the reverse, there are the remains of two small iron rivets, mostly as corrosion products. They are positioned at either end between the outer vertical grooves. It measures 45.3 mm in length, 11.7 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 g. The mount is a dark green co…
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-D9C575
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dodecafoil floral mount of Post Medieval dating (c. 1500 to c. 1700). It consists of a domed circular dodecafoil floral mount, with scalloped edges and a concave back. Staining is present in the cavity where the iron fixing pin, which was formerly embedded in a small central boss, has rusted away. The 'petals' are moulded in high relief, and traces of silvering are present in the grooves between them and on the reverse. It measures 25.9 mm in diameter and is 6.8 mm thick at the apex, and weighs 8.0g. The mount is a light grey to green colour. …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9EE8C3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed mount of Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is sexfoil in shape, with extra triangular knops between each rounded petal. The triangular knops are decorated with three circular bosses. The mount is domed on the front and concave on the reverse. On the reverse a square sectioned attachment spike is present, located centrally. The attachment spike is incomplete, with a patinated break visible. It has a diameter of 23.3 mm and is 11.0 mm thick (including spike), 5.00 mm thick (not including spike). It weighs 4.7 g. The moun…
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7E1A31
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount, probably from a casket, chest or box, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to AD 1400). Both terminals of the bar mount have a finger-knop of D-shaped section, adjacent to a circular attachment hole (2.7 mm internal diameter) around diagonal side grooves.The central section of the mount has three raised square section (8.3 mm by 8.8 mm) with lower recessed areas with bevelled edges between (7.4 mm by 8.0 mm). The underside is slightly concave along its length, with raised edges. It measures 72.6 mm in length, 9.0 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. It we…
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-8B8D8A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount or strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount consists of a plate with integrally cast attachment spikes, both broken. Each attachment spike has a circular cross section, with a diameter of 2.7 mm. The plate is sub circular, with a moulded design. This design starts with a winged cherub face at the top of a vine with radiating foliage, contained within a border composed of S-shaped scrollwork. The lowest portion of the mount terminates in two opposing scrolls. It measures 28.5 mm in length, 23.5 mm wide and 4.5 mm t…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F9F2B3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy decorative mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). This mount is broadly heart-shaped with a fleur-de-lis at one end and a rounded knop at the other. Raised decoration at the front consists of a central oval, within an oval cartouche. To either side, probable foliage. A six petalled flower is positioned at the base of the fleur-de-lis. The rear face is slightly concave and there is the remains of an integral spike at each end. Each spike has a circular cross section, with a diameter of 2.8 mm. It has a length of 38.1 mm, is 19.0 mm wid…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F9B2BD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bar mount of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). Around 75% of the mount is present. The lower end is missing, with a well patinated break. The mount consists of a hooked head, with the hook pointing towards the right. Each side has been bevelled. This head continues down into an expanded domed circular centre. This centre has been decorated with four U shaped grooves on either side. They do not meet in the middle. Below this central swelling, the mount narrows into a rectangular end, with bevelled sides. The lower end is incomplete, but was prob…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F95CDC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The bar mount consists of a sub rectangular bar, with rounded corners. The front surface is slightly domed. No decoration, other than iregular scratches is present on the front. On the bar, situated at either end, are two integral circular sectioned incomplete rivets. The rivets have a diameter of 4.7 mm. The reverse is undecorated. It has a length of 44.7 mm, is 9.9 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 6.7 g. The bar mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-89A641
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy heart-shaped mount of Post medieval dating (c. 1600-c. 1700). The mount is heart shaped with an extended point. It has a convex front and slightly hollowed reverse. The broad end of the heart has two rounded lobes with an indent between and the sides taper in to a narrow base and then expanded slightly to form an elongated pointed knop which has various chipping to the front and possibly transverse incised lines. At the rear are two integral tapering spikes, both of which are circular in cross-section. Neither spike appears intact and are both bent at a…
Created on: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2020
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