Record ID: WMID-29A09D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy square or lozenge shaped mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is square in plan, and irregular in cross section. The front consists of a square, orientated as a lozenge. The edges are bevelled. The front exhibits a raised eight petalled flower, with a central pellet. The reverse features two integrally cast attachment spikes. One is incomplete, the other tapers to a sharp point. Both have a rectangular cross section. The mount measures 19.5 mm in length, 13.4 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 grams. T…
Created on: Monday 6th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-284D2A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is sub-rectangular in plan; however it does taper and flare along its length terminating in a flared debased trefoil. A suspension hole is present in the central petal of the trefoil terminal. It has an internal d…
Created on: Monday 6th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E6907E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable strap fittin, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting is flat with an irregular shape. A sub rectangular knop is present at the top of the strap fitting, before the body expands into an upside down tear shape (oval with one pointed end). The lower end extends into a rectangular bar with rounded terminal. This projecttion has four ridges on it, and a collar above it. No decoration appears to be present on either side. On the reverse, a small concave depression (2.3 mm diameter) is present towards the top and in the mi…
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-3ED451
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at either end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. An incomplete copper alloy circular sectioned loop is still present around one of the animal heads. It has a diameter of 11.7 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. The strap fitting measures 39.4 mm in lengt…
Created on: Thursday 25th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-14F839
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, in the form of a stylised Acorn, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in plan and section. It consists of a pointed oval shape, with a hooked extension on the base. Faint traces of decoration are present, consisting of a line across the centre of the pointed oval. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the pointed oval. It measures 36.5 mm in length, 15.5 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It wei…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-D947B3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consists of a central upright pointed oval with a horizontal oval to either side. It has a D shaped cross section. Two integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse, each with a D shaped cross section. Both taper to a blunt point. Both have a 90 degree bend at the halfway point. It measures 22.5 mm in length, 6.5 mm wide and 11.6 mm thick. it weighs 2.0 g. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as LVPL-50A203.
Created on: Monday 8th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-D8D726
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy asymmetrical bar mount of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The mount consists of a debased lys shape. It has a lys (trifoliate) end at the base, then a recess or waist with a collared knop at the top of the mount. Two integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse. Both taper to a blunt point, with a 90 degree bend half way down their length. A piece of mineralised organic material, probably leather, is present between both of the spikes. It measures 21.7 mm in length, 8.3 mm wide and 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The strap fitting is…
Created on: Monday 8th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-D746AC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete openwork strap fitting of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The strap fitting is 'egg' or ovoid in shape. It has a lys in the centre, with a triangular spike beneath, within an oval border. The outer border is formed of pellets. A triangular knop is present at the top. Two incomplete integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse. Each of them have a rectangular cross section. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 38.4 mm in length, 25.7 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g. The strap fitting is a mid green c…
Created on: Monday 8th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B73C17
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy anthromorphic mount or stud of Medieval dating (1200 to 1450 AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan, and D shaped in cross section / profile. The front fact of the mount is domed (convex) and the rear is recessed (concave). The front of the mount has been decorated with a series of incised linear lines, which form a crude, stylised crowned head. The crown is trifoliate in style, with a wide spaced central lis, and similarly shaped side fleurs. The ornamental / depiction of the crown has been formed from several diagonal v-shaped incised lines. The eyes …
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6440F8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Derby
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap hook, probably from a sword belt, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 to AD 1700). The strap hook has a inverted, elongated trapezoidal body with a rounded 'W' shaped upper edge and similar shaped lower side edges. The outer face of the body has a vertical, central, groove between circular rivet holes. The remains of iron circular sectioned rivets are still present within the rivet holes. Protruding, and integral, to the lower edge of the body is a sub-rectangular sectioned hook which forms a 'U' in profile and terminated with a sharp point. In profile th…
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2016
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Record ID: WMID-63B9F5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy swivel, probably from a leash, of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Around 75% of the male half of the swivel fitting is present; the female half is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. On the male half, both the integral shank and the loop are incomplete. The object consists of a single sub-circular loop(incomplete) with a broad lower boss and integral shank (incomplete), on which another loop would have been situated to create the double looped swivel. The sides of the ring are mounded with an integral decoration at the ends which adhere to the b…
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A8B324
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting has a fleur de lys / lis end, with an oval base and triangular knops in between. The reverse is flat. Two incomplete rectangular sectioned integral attachment spikes are present, one at the top and one at the bottom. The front bears traces of silvering. It measures 27.5 mm in length, 11.3 mm wide and 6.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has r…
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2BB473
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An icomplete copper alloy mount, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1650). Around 50% of the mount is present, consisting of part of the flower head and the start of the leaves. Most of the leaves and are the stalk are now missing, presumed lost in antiquity. Originally the mount was in the form of a flower with two leaves and a stalk. The front of the mount has a moulded design consisting of a rounded flower head with multiple petals. There is a leaf at each side. On the reverse, one integral tapering attachment spike is present. It is folded towards the centre, with a ci…
Created on: Thursday 19th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 19th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-1AC19A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy square mount or strap fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The mount is square in plan, and irregular in cross section. The front consists of a square, orientated as a lozenge. At the central is another raised lozenge with a central pellet. The edges are bevelled. The reverse features two incomplete integrally attachment spikes. Both have a circular cross section. The mount measures 12.9 mm in length, 14.0 mm wide and 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The pati…
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-17D25B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1350 - c. AD1450). The strap loop is sub rectangular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a trapezoidal frame with moulded decoration on the top surface. The decoration on the top is zoomorphic (animal like) in nature. The animal face has two sub rectangular ears, at the top, above a V-shaped groove, delimitating the top of the head. Below this, are a series of diagonal incised lines, probably to indicate eyebrows. The eyes are probably meant to be closed, as they have been formed from …
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-72C21D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy strap slide or fitting, of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (200 BC to AD 100). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in shape. The front has been decorated with a high relief design, within a wide border. Remnants of red enamel survive in the recesses of the design. The design consists of two petals (pointed ovals with a central circle), set at an angle and joined together by the stalk. The reverse of the strap fitting has traces of four projections, forming a rectangular shape in plan. These projections are damaged and incomplete. It meas…
Created on: Thursday 29th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E19E84
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver strap slide of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The corners of the outer edges are bevelled. The inside edge is flat with filemarks present. No traces of decoration are present on either side. No signs of attachments or internal prongs are present. It measures 21.8 mm in length, 15.4 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. The frame is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The strap slide is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Similar style strap slides, often made from co…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5CB319
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy toggle clasp, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Toggle clasps like this example, originally came as two parts: the hook and the eye part. This toggle clasp is the eye part. The hook part is missing. The toggle clasp is irregular in plan and section. The object has a central, circular hole (internal diameter 6.8 mm) and a rivet hole at either end. Both rivet holes still retain parts of the original iron rivets. Iron corrosion staining is present around both rivet holes. Deep cusps are present on either side of the…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0A1386
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete shield shaped mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is shield shaped, with an engrailed top (two semi circular notches removed, creating three spikes), and two concave sides that taper to a point. The edges are bevelled towards the rear. The reverse has two incomplete integal attachment spikes. Each spike has a square cross section, and curve outwards. Traces of gilding remain on the front of the mount. It measures 16.5 mm in length, 15.7 mm wide and 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g. The mount is a dark brown colou…
Created on: Monday 12th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 22nd May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F9BB91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). Approximately 95% of the strap fitting is present. The hook section is incomplete, broken in antiquity. The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook (now incomplete), with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A trace of an iron rivet remains at the trefoil end. The strap fitting measures 49.9 mm in length, 23.0 mm wi…
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
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