Record ID: ESS-0038E5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver whistle, dating to the Post Medieval period, AD1500-1550. The spherical bouy remains, although slightly dented and is made up of two hemi-spheres separated by a central raised rib, part of which is missing. Each sphere is decorated with a flower head pattern. It is similar to SWYOR-F07E07 on the PAS. A similar tin whistle is at the National Maritime Museum (PT 0457), called a boatswain's call, with six other similar whistles found at the Thames foreshore and now at the Museum of London. The object weighs 6.40 grams, 18.13mm diameter This item is currently b…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2017
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Record ID: ESS-DA4FCA
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Copper Alloy cosmetic mortar from the Late Iron Age-Roman period. Only one end of the object remains and is triangular in shape. There is a loop at the end of the terminal, which would have suspended the object. The object is slightly concave on one side and flat on the other. There is no decoration on the terminal itself. The object is similar in construction to SF-173464 and WAW-205676. Cosmetic mortars would have been accompanied with a pestal and used to crush/grind a substance for cosmetic application (Jackson, 2010, 10). They are seen as a predominantly British …
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Record ID: LON-BD4467
Object type: PARCHMENT PRICKER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval bone parchment pricker, dating 13th-14th century. The object is formed of a tapering shank with an ovoid head at the widest end. At both ends there are small recesses. The recess on the head would have aided the decoration of the shank using a compass whilst the recess on the opposite end would have held an iron point. There is a line engraved around the widest end of the shank and below are a series of three triple-lines, evenly spaced along the first quarter of the shank. The parchment pricker has a mid-dark brown pattination and the iron pin is no longer pres…
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
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Record ID: LON-BCBBE6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven Post Medieval bone mounts, dating AD 1550-1650. The mounts are of a range of shapes and all have incised decoration on one side only. They probably come from a box and have evidence on the reverse of file marks, used to ensure they were secure. All have a dark brown pattination and are in various states of completeness. 1. The square mount has a central circular perforation, which probably would have contained a rivet. There is an engraved circle running around the perforation with a cross extending outwards from it, the ends meeting the edges of the mount. In between the cro…
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
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Record ID: LON-A72328
Object type: MANUFACTURING DEBRIS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of manufacturing waste or a broken unknown object. The object is formed of a rectangular block that tapers from one end to the other, giving an almost triangular appearance. At the widest end is a rectangular projection on one side. On the side with the projection is a vertical engraved line running the length of the object, with a second transverse line following the edge of the projection. On the projection are four circular impressions, two either side of the engraved line. The back of the object is incredibly rough with saw marks visible on the edge of the object, s…
Created on: Monday 5th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
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Record ID: LON-A6D4FD
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman samian ware rim and body sherd from a mortarium, probably East Gaulish (late 2nd - mid 3rd century). This is a fragment of a Dragendorff Form 45 mortarium with a nearly upright wall and deep collar on the upper wall which has a slight overhang at the junction of the upper and lower walls. A spout is located within the collar; it is a very stylised open-mouthed lion. The spout is formed of an applied oval boss with the circular pouring hole forming the open mouth. Incised lines around the edge of the boss depict the mane. On the internal surface of the lower wall are the titrat…
Created on: Monday 5th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: LON-ECF872
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval iron barbed arrowhead, dating 13th-14th century. The object is socketed. Although much of the socket is now missing due to damage, it would have been circular and tapered to the blade. The blade section tapers very gradually from the socket to the point, with barbs at the socket end which extend over the socketed section. A similar example on the database is dated to the Medieval period (GLO-BF0875). Dimensions: length: 55.31 mm; width: 15.42 mm; thickness: 7.45 mm; weight: 8.75g.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
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Record ID: LON-EC95CF
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Medieval lead alloy pilgrim badge, dating to the 13th-14th century. This object is a fragment from either a circular pilgrim badge or a buckle pilgrim souvenir. The object would have been circular and one side is decorated in openwork and moulded designs. The decoration consists of a round section towards the bottom of the object, surrounded by a border of pellets. Pellets are also running around the outer edge of the object. Within the circular section is an openwork design of an individual, who appears seated. Due to wear, it is impossible to discern any features other…
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
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Record ID: LON-EBC4AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Galerius (AD 293-311), dating to c. AD 301-3. Reece period 15. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse, depicting Genius standing left by altar, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint of Lyon. RIC VI, p. 252, no. 167b; P. Bastien, Le monnayage de l'atelier de Lyon (294-316), p. 200, no. 303. Dimensions: diameter: 28.57 mm; weight: 8.29g.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
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Record ID: LON-7134A5
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Iron Age copper alloy pin, dating 500-200 BC. The pin is formed of a disc shaped head on top of a circular sectioned shank that tapers to the point. There is a ridge running around the edge of the head with a decorative rib above and below. On top of the ead is a recess in which a decorative material would have been placed, either enamel or coral, though it is no longer present. In the centre of the recess is a peak that would have helped hold the enamel or coral in place. The object has a dark-mid brown pattination and is bent at about 45 degrees halfway along the shank…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: LON-710C14
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy pendant in the form of woman, dating AD 1750-1850. The woman is articulated and appears to be wearing a bodice with a long skirt that ends just above her ankles. She is also wearing a large bonnet. In her right hand is a telescope, which can be raised to her eye when moving the arm. Attached to the back of the bonnet is an integral suspension loop and within that loop is a separate loop, formed of copper alloy wire. Not only are the arms articulated, but the back of her skirt can be raised to reveal her naked lower half. The object has a light-mi…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th April 2020
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Record ID: LON-70D5B1
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval-Modern copper alloy drawer handle, dating late 18th-19th century. The objects is formed of an oval loop with two possible zoomorphic heads meeting at one end and large, rounded terminals at the other. At the end with the rounded terminals an oval sectioned shank projects outwards, which flares at the end. It is surmounted by a circular platform with a transverse loop on top. The object has a golden colouration and appears very worn, so that the detail of the terminals is no longer visible. Also, a casting seam is visible down the sides of the object. Dimensions: len…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
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Record ID: LON-6FFFE7
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy scale pan dating to the 17th century. This scale pan is circular with three suspension holes arranged equidistant around the edge of the pan. It is concave with a small recess in the centre and traces of linear engraving running around the inside, indicating a compass drawn design. Theobject has a golden colouration with patches of dark brown on the reverse. Similar scale pans can be found in Margeson (1993, no. 1578-9) and in Egan (1998, no. 1039), all of which range from the 13th to 17th century. The closest example, in terms of decoration, is no. 1579 fro…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: LON-6FBBBF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval cut half of Aethelred II (AD 978-1016), dating AD 1009-1017. The obverse depicts the bust of the king in profile facing left, last issue style 7 (North, 1975, 122). The reverse is of the small cross variety. The coin was minted in London by Leofwine. As the penny is cut in half, not all of the inscription is visible. North (1975, no. 777). Dimensions: diameter: 17.79 mm; weight: 0.36g. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 1. Early Anglo-Saxon to Henry III c.600-1272. Spink: London
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: LON-6E54FA
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy spoon, dating late 16th-early 17th century. The spoon has a circular bowl with a hexagonal stem that ends in a stump (flat) end. The object has a light-mid grey patination across the surface, with patches of golden colouration on the back of the bowl. The golden patches are the result of tin sulphide discoloration from the Thames, also known as "nature's gilding". There is a maker's mark near the upper edge of the bowl at the junction with the handle. The maker's mark comprises a crowned rose which suggests a Dutch origin. See LON-90B977. A similar style …
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
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Record ID: LON-6D82A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver penny of Archbishop Wulfred (AD 805-832), dating c. AD 810. This is a group II, transitional monogram type coin. The obverse depicts a tonsured bust facing within inner circle. The inscription reads [WULFREDI AR]CHIEPI[SCOPI]. The reverse has the monogram of DOROBERNIA in the centre. The inscription reads SAE[BERHT] MONETA, indicating Saeberht as the moneyer. The coin would have been minted in Canterbury. North Volume I (1980, no. 240). There is significant damage along the egde of the coin so that much of the inscription is illegible. Dimensions: diameter:…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
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Record ID: LON-6D2F66
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy spoon dating AD 1550-1700. The spoon has a fig-shape bowl, hexagonal stem and a slip top (pinched terminus). There is no trace of an internal iron strengthening rod. There is a maker's mark located on the spoon bowl directly below the handle. There is significant damage to the spoon bowl with cracks on both sides and part of the top missing. The central maker's mark depicts a goblet within a beaded border. Parallels for this spoon can be found in Egan (2005, no. 571 and 573) which date to the late 16th century. A further parallel on the PAS database date…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
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Record ID: LON-6D00B8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval decorative bone dagger terminal, probably dating to the 15th century. The object is formed from the long bone of a large animal, probably a cow. It is sub rectangular in shape, flaring from the top to the bottom, and is slightly curved. The object would have fitted at the end of a scale-tang dagger to form a decorative terminal. Based on the curvature of the object, this would have been a particularly large dagger. It has been sheered at one edge so that the entirety of the decoration is no longer visible. The object is decorated on one side with an engraved …
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
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Record ID: LON-6C500D
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval lead alloy pilgrim souvenir in the form of a candle holder, dating AD 1250-1300. The object has a round base with a flaring body that has three feet spaced evenly around. The feet are in the form of trefoils, resembling lion's paws. In the centre is a cylindrical socket which is pinched at the base. On the reverse there is a recess where the socket is, suggesting it was originally separate. There is some damage to the base and wear around the inscription. The object has a mid-dark grey pattination. The base is decorated with an outer and inner border, running around the …
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th October 2019
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Record ID: LON-599DDE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy finger-ring, dating 13th-14th century. The object is formed of a slender band with a lozenge shaped bezel. The band appears to have been soldered to the bezel. The bezel has a green glass fitting with a moulded decoration of lines radiating around the edge. The band has been broken and bent out of shape, with some of the band probably missing. The object is now in two parts, though this is recent damage. The metal has a mid-light brown pattination. No published examples are quite like this one, but finger-rings of this shape and style tend to date from the 1…
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th February 2015
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