Record ID: WILT-780687
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap distributer, possibly dating to the post medieval period AD 1500- AD 1900. The object consists of a broadly oval loop and a rectangular loop offset at ninety degrees, between the loops is a central circular section consisting of three raised bands. The Broadly oval loop is 25.15mm in length internally and 19.5mm wide. The rectangular loop is 18.7mm wide and 6.75mm in length. Overall, the maximum length is 58.81mm the maximum width is 28.06mm and the weight is 35.97g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 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-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-FB678A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cast made piece fragment of a strap-fitting, dating to the medieval period AD 1250-1400, From the broken section of the object, it could have been a square hook attachment. Beneath this iw an undecorated rectangular section. Below this are two raised bands of copper alloy placed horizontally. The next shaped section is irregular. The parallel edges slant outwards, then dip inwards and follow down straight until the next section. This area also has a small central perforation. This section is boarded off with another set of two horizontal raised bands. T…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-FF39E4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy two piece unclassified loop from a sword belt, dating to the period AD 1600-1700. The main plate is convex with moulded-relief. The section is also sub-circular hollow domed with three longitudal facets. At one end is a ridge collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other narrows to a transverse ridge and a recurving close-blunt hook. The back has an integral rivet near the hook and on the terminal. The terminal is commences with a horizontal band, a bulbous circle and then a rounded tip. The length of the object is 62.65mm, the dia…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-002AFA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting dating to the post medieval period AD 1600- 1700. The object is flat trefoil clover in design with a fourth shape as a stem. Between the trefoils is a small central dot. On the posterior surface there are two incomplete lugs.On the bottom lug there is remarkable left over evidence of the leather strap which was originally fastened to the fitting. Overall, the object is 23.39mm in height, 19.62mm in maximum width. It weighs 3.04g. Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-62F597
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tinned copper alloy one piece early post medieval toggle clasp, dating to the period AD 1500-1650. This is type 1 of an unclassified toggle clasp group. The plate consists of an open work and moulded design of one central circular perforation. The top horizontal edge of the object is decorated with a series of transverse lines, giving a rope like effect. Two iron rivets which are heavily corroded, but still in place are located above and below the open work design. The longer edges of the plate are not straight but almost reflect a foliage design. The edges has deep cusp…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
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