Record ID: LON-3577B4
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy cuff link with glass inlay dating to the late 17th - early 18th century. This example is plano-convex with a beaded rim and a further two circumferential grooves below the rim. It has an integral loop that is slightly squared with an oval perforation. The glass inlay is red and is decorated with five pellets surrounding a central pellet, in the formation of a flower. This is only one cufflink of two, both would have been connected by a link. Brian Read notes that there is much debate over the dating of glass fronted cuff-links, though cuff-l…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
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Record ID: LON-CFD023
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token farthing of William Butler dating AD1648-1674. The obverse depicts two sugar-loaves joined together. The inscription reads "WILLIAM. BVTLER. IN. S. *". The reverse has the initials "B.W.I." in the centre. The inscription reads "KATHERINS. GROSER *". A dashed circle separates the central motifs from the text on both sides and also runs around the edge of the token.The token is in good condition and all features are clearly visible. Dimensions: diameter: 15.84mm; weight: 1.23g. Parallel found in Williamson (1889, no. 2597) and on PAS: LON-A…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st May 2014
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Record ID: LON-FB45FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy liard of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), dating to 1655-1658. Mint of Rouen (Acquigny). The coin is rather worn and slightly discoloured on the obverse. Dimensions: diameter: 21.78 mm; weight: 2.94 g Similar examples are recorded on the database include: PUBLIC-11F00E, IOW-C510A7
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: LON-5E6737
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy trumpet headed brooch dating to the 2nd century AD. The brooch is formed of a spring hinge with part of the pin still remaining. The bow is flared at the hinge in typical trumpet style and has a semi-circular panel just beneath. The bow continues to taper down to a circular suspension loop at the foot which has been broken so that only part of it remains. A fragment of the catch plate is still visible but heavily worn. The semi-circular plate is voided and has three pellets running horizontally through the centre. It would have likely been filled with …
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 24th March 2014
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Record ID: LON-126A06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus probably of Constantius II (AD323-361). Reece period 17 (AD 330-348). Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS Two soldiers standing either side of two standards. Dimensions: diameter: 15.72 mm; weight: 1.99g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
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Record ID: LON-C69052
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy finger ring dating to 16th-17th century. The object is formed of a single strip of copper alloy that has been bent to form a ring with the ends touching. Over the gap where the ends meet is a rectangular strip of the same metal with triangular tabs at each end. The central rectangular strip has been separated into three square sections by moulded lines. There are three moulded pellets in each of the tabs with the squares containing a pellet in each corner. There is a beaded line separating the rectangular section from the triangular tabs. There is some bla…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: LON-C6BBA1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy finger ring dating to 16th-17th century. The object is formed of a single strip of copper alloy that has been bent to form a ring with the ends touching. Over the gap where the ends meet is a bezel consisting of a rectangular strip of the same metal with triangular tabs at each end. The central rectangular strip has been separated into three square sections by moulded lines. There are three moulded pellets in each of the tabs with the squares containing a pellet in each corner. There is a beaded line separating the rectangular section from the triangular t…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: LON-C76D66
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval iron double-looped buckle dating between 17th-18th century. The outer frames are D-shaped with a cast integral crossbar. The crossbar flares out from the frame with a constriction in the centre for the pin. Part of the pin remains and consists of an iron strip wound around the crossbar to make a loop. The outer frame is slightly convex with hollow groves running down the centre of the inside frame edges. Part of the left loop is broken and there is orange pattination over much of the surface. The frame is also slightly bent. A similar example can be found in Egan (2…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Monday 7th July 2014
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Record ID: LON-C7A582
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval iron double looped buckle dating to 15th century. The frame is rectangular with two rectangular loops, separated by a central crossbar. The edges of the loops are slightly rounded. The crossbar flares from the frame with a constriction in the centre for a pin. Part of the pin remains and is formed of a strip of iron wound around the central crossbar. There is some orange pattination across the surface of the object with damage to one corner and along one of the shorter edges. A similar example can be found in Egan and Pritchard (1991, no. 460). Dimensions: length…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Monday 7th July 2014
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Record ID: LON-C7FE68
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post medieval copper alloy thimble dating to the 16th century. The thimble is cast in one piece with straight sides leading to a pointed dome. There is a narrow margin between the base and the pits indicated by a linear engraving. The circular pits are hand-drilled in a right-hand spiral, with some perforated completely. The pits are evenly spaced and cover the peak. The object is slightly distorted around the base and sides. A similar example can be found in Holmes (1991, 1, fig 2b) and on the PAS database: SF-B32126 Dimensions: height: 19.61 mm; diameter at base: 14.6…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 30th May 2019
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Record ID: LON-C88977
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval iron and copper alloy end plate of a knife handle, dating to the late 15th-early 16th century. The iron strip tang is sheathed on both sides with copper alloy sheeting. The decorated sheets are rectangular in shape with a rounded end. On one side there is an engraved bust of a girl. The girl is wearing a hat, the style of which is difficult to discern, with long hair detailed either side of the head and neck. She appears to be wearing a round necked dress and a necklace, which disappears beneath the linear border surrounding her. On the opposite side is an engraved scr…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: LON-C8A0B5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal dating 16th - early 17th century from Augsburg, Germany. This cloth seal comprises two discs interconnected by a bar. Disc one: a pine cone surrounded by a circle of pellets. Disc two: a bull with "AV" above and "GSPVRG" (normally "GSBVRG") on the body of the bull all surrounded by a circle of pellets. Egan (1994:106) writes: "seals from the fustians (mixed linen-warp and cotton-weft fabrics) of Augsburg, known to contemporaries in this country as 'Ousbrow or Augusta fustians', are among the most common and widespread of all the recor…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Monday 15th September 2014
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Record ID: LON-C94E36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Spanish 8 Maravedis coin dating to AD1621-1665. This type of coin has heavily counter marked, making it difficult to discern the original decoration. The obverse depicts a rectangular design within a beaded circle. The date 1651 is stamped to the top left with a circular stamp containing a crowned 64. Along the bottom edge and below the beading are the numerals XIII, though only half is still visible due to damage. The reverse originally depicted a shield, now almost completely covered in countermarks. To the right of the shield, running along the edge, ar…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: LON-C9B1C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy farthing of Charles I (AD1625-1649), Richmond type 2 (AD1625-1631). The coin has been misstruck and there is evidence of the beading from another coin on the reverse. Dimensions: diameter: 16.70 mm; weight: 0.29g.
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: LON-C9FD85
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy uniface token dating to the 17th century. The token is decorated with the initials H and R, the R being in retrograde. There is a + symbol above each letter and beneath there appears to be the number 16[---]. This might suggest the token is 17th century in date. The numbers are difficult to read due to damage along the edge of the token, so it is difficult to tell whether the R has been purposefully stamped in retrograde or whether it is a flaw in the carving of the mould. Dimensions: diameter: 24.46 mm; weight: 5.72g.
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: LON-CA4013
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy coin of continental origin. The obverse depicts a crowned individual in profile facing left surrounded by a linear border. The coin has been struck offcentre. The image on the reverse is no longer legible. Dimensions: diameter: 14.64 mm; weight: 1.09g.
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: LON-CA76D4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy token dating to the 17th century. One side depicts a mounted horse. The other depicts the letters D and M and S above. There are two foliate branches that interlace with trefoil terminals on either side of the S. A beaded border runs around the edge of the side with lettering. Lead tokens are difficult to date precisely and could be Medieval to Post Medieval in date (1250-1800 AD). The majority of lead tokens are thought to date to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, c. 1600-1800 as increasing numbers of dated tokens are found. This arrangement of l…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 4th December 2013
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Record ID: LON-F03484
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus dating to AD355-361 (Reece period 18). The coin is highly worn, making it difficult to discern the features. The obverse depicts a diademed bust facing right, no inscription is visible. The reverse depicts a standing figure with left arm bent, no inscription is visible. Dimensions: diameter: 10.05 mm; weight: 0.37g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2013
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Record ID: LON-5A3C55
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy two-piece swivel dating to the 12th century. It consists of a pair of identical circular loops ending in zoomorphic terminals attached to solid hemispherical centres. The loops terminate in zoomorphic decoration though the detail is difficult to identify, it appears the mouth is grasping the centrepiece with a depression on either side for the eyes. The two halves are connected by a socket on one side and a bolt on the other. The top of one loop is broken and only a zoomorphic terminal and centrepiece remains on the other loop. It is believed tha…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
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Record ID: LON-5A62A5
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bead of unknown date, probably Roman or medieval. The bead is almost perfectly spherical with a drilled central perforation. The bead is undecorated and discoloured by green-brown corrosion product. Dimensions: diameter: 12.20 mm; diameter of perforation: 3.06 mm; weight: 8.49g.
Created on: Monday 9th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2013
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