Record ID: WILT-A88B57
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy medieval to post medieval type one havett dating to AD 1500-1650. The bar of the object is bent and has two hooks, both of which bend inwards at 45 degrees. What could be potentially the top end of the object begins to taper outwards from its fine hooked end. These widened edges remain parallel to each other, even when the edges taper inwards to the rest of the object. Unusually, there seems to be know zig zigged area which would have been originally used for wire grip (Read 2008), but the wider area of the main body of the object could have been used for t…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-180B28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver post medieval penny of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1587-1590. Initial mark: Crescent. London mint. North 2017.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-1793AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete silver penny of James I dating to 1610-1611. second coinage, bell initial mark, London mint. There is small perferation which has been pierced near the legend of the coin.North:2106/1
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-175685
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I, second issue, dating to the period AD 1566- 1567. London mint. Lion initial mark. North: 1997.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-170A6E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cast made buckle, dating to the post medieval period AD c.1500-1650. The buckle is sun rectangular in shape, with a single loop and a recessed strap bar. The buckles feet are splayed with knops on the end, and both frames which lead off the feet taper inwards towards the front bar. This front bar has a notched front, with an oval on ovoid knop. Below this, is an engraved curvilinear decorative groove. The pin of the buckle is missing and the underside remains undecorated. Overall, the width of the object is 48.27mm, the height is 31.37m and the weight …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-16A75A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post medieval strap fitting, dating to the period AD c. 1400- c.1700. The top of the object is composed of a design which resembles scrolling foliage, but there are a series of small 5 rounded protrusions. Below this section is the main plate. This is rectangular in shape and is elaborately decorated. The design is a flower like visual which has been mirrored on the opposite end of the plate. In the centre of the mirror image is a central dot, with four further dots (two vertically on each side). The rectangular section is finished off with two side by side …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-1447B7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period AD c.1500- 1700. The seal is comprised of two discs, which are both linked together by a rectangular tag. The tag has appeared to have been a single piece lead with symmetrical sides and then folded over, sealing the two discs together. Originally, the symbol would have been stamped on the obverse surface of a disc, however this ceases to exist. Overall, the seal is 27.63mm in height, the diameter of the two discs is 21.63mmm the overall thickness of the seal is 7mm, and it weighs 13.76g. Please see WILT-3D936E for…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-13A568
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval Scottish coin of James VI. A Two merk "thistle dollar" dating to the period AD 1578-1580. Second coinage. Edinburgh mint. Spink:5482
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ED6494
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy 4 ounce stacking trade weight of the Commonwealth dating to AD 1649-1660. The trade weight comprises a disc which has been ground down on one side leaving a rim around the edge. In the centre is a circular depression used to hold the weight while it was being ground. There are three stamps in the depressed area (a) a shield (stamped out by four small squares) for St. George and the commonwealth (b) the sword of St Paul for the City of London and (c) the letter A standing for the Averdepois system, and (d) a ewer for the Founders' Company of …
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-81EAA8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medieval strap fitting dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700. The object is composed of two shapes, a rectangle (with its top edge missing) and an open work circle (this would have been the suspension loop). The clasp is one piece and is cast made. The plate is missing. The base edge of the rectangular section has a intentional raised bent edge, decorated with three fine grooves. The height of the clasp is 13.84mm, the width (including suspension loop) is 21.32mm, the thickness is 2mm and the weight is 1.68g. A few examples of this clasp can …
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6EF796
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast made, copper alloy double loop post-medieval buckle dating to the period AD c.1500-c.1650. The surviving loop is a simple oval design with bevelled edges. There are two broken protrusion on the corners, which could suggest evidence of decorative knopped corners. The central bar is securely attached to the plate by two small separate wraps of copper alloy. The body of the plate has two rivets on both its surfaces, and it is clear to see the singular fold of material. The plate starts narrows and then bulbs outwards to create and circular terminal. The end of the p…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6E6A3C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle dating to the period AD c. 1350 to c. 1650. The pin is missing, but its attachment point is till on the central bar. It has a rectangular cross section narrowed strap bar. The hoops are D shape in cross section. Overall. the item is very worn and the pins attachment point shows evidence of iron corrosion. It is 28.88mm in height, 21.37mm in width, and weighs 4.17g. Please see Whitehead (2003), page 53, No. 291 for an example. The date is broad because this type of plain spectacle buckle is very common (Whitehead 2003).
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6DFCA8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast made copper alloy post medieval buckle dating to the period AD c.1575- c.1700. The type of this is buckle is double loop asymmetrical, and it has two sections, a D shape and rectangular. On the D shape loop, the edges are bevelled, and there is also a decorated moulded knop on the far edge. The rectangular section and the central bars edges remain unbevelled, and both are not decorated. The length of this buckle is 18.39mm the width is 13.42mm and the weight is 1.33g. Please see Whitehead (2003) "Buckles" page 92 for similar designs.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6CB6E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver medieval penny of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1558-1561. Initial mark: cross crosslet. London mint. North: 1988.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ACE4B5
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy rowel spur dating to the period AD 1500- 1700. It is incomplete insofar as one side has broken at a length of 17.89mm. The spur measures 107.41mm in total length, 39.94mm in width and weighs 41.15g. On the side of the spur that has broken. there is no loop or buckle attachment. The neck measures 29.74mm in length, and the iron corrosion on the recess indicates a rowel fitting. The sides measure 11.41mm in width, tapering slightly inwards until the terminal, loop and attachments. One such attachment is a D shaped buckle, and the other is a rivet…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: WILT-5BD071
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy medieval to post medieval double looped buckle, dating to the period AD c.1350-c.1650. (I want to put a later start date but have no reason as to why it should) It is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing. The buckle is oval in shape, measuring 19.29mm in length, 35.23mm in width and 2.43mm thick. It weighs 5.15g. The frame is slightly recessed from the front, and has no discernible decoration on either side. There are parallels in Whitehead (2003) p53, particularly no.292, but considering the lack of detail on this buckle a parallel is largely spec…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-5B9EA7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post medieval double looped buckle, dating to the period AD c.1550 to c.1650. The buckle is complete except for the pin. It is broadly rectangular in shape with oval loops, measuring 52.81mm in length and 63.17 in width. The weight of the buckle is 26.94g. This buckle has a decorative frame, with pairs of moulded acorns at either end of the now bent central bar. There are traces of incised linear decoration around the acorns, but has faded with time. Within the incisions comprising the shape and form of the acorns there are traces of gilding. On the …
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3238F9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead token depicting a watermill wheel on the obverse surface, dating to the post medieval period AD 1500- 1700. The reverse is illegible. The token is 18.37mm in diameter and 3.32mm thick and weighs 3.35 grams. A good example can be found in Fletcher (2005) "Leaden Tokens and Tallies, Roman to Victorian" page 76.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-308D2F
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy dress fitting, a post-medieval clasp from a neck stock. The fitting is composed of a single sheet of copper alloy, with a small fold on one edge. This was potentially for fastening purposes. On the parallel edge to this is a row of three rivet holes, two of which have kept their rivets, the other just an empty perforation. The rivets are evenly spaced apart. The whole object remains undecorated, but the anterior surface holds a smooth and shiny finish. The length of the object is 40.59mm, the width is 23.35mm and the thickness is 1.17mm. The object weighs 12.75g.…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-1DF49A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medival silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1587- 1589/90. London mint, Crescent initial mark. North 2016.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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