Record ID: BH-173A6A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy mount, possibly from a belt, depicting a lombardic letter, either an 'E' or 'M', dating c. AD 1200-1500. Flat rectangular-sectioned plate. The arms of the letter are barred. At either end of the central arm on the reverse is a circular recession, probably where an attachment rivet was connected. The entire object is worn with a mottled mid and light green patina.  The mount measures 14.7mm long, 15.8mm wide, 1.3mm thick and weighs 0.89 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-760A89
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman case copper-alloy mount, harness fitting or vessel attachment. It consists of an arched rectangular shaped and sectiond bar broken at each end. On the inside edge of the surface are two concentric grooves. Extending from the mid point of the same edge is an integral pelat-shaped plate that is D-shaped in cross-section and has a hollow interiror. The patina across the object is dark grey in colour. The object measures 33.3mm long, 24.9mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 5.12 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-3A47CD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval hooked mount dating c. AD 1230-1260. The plate is broadly rectangular and D-shape in cross-section, with a round shouldered terminal at one end and a broken projecting bar at the other end. The front face of the plate is decorated with two sets of double transverse collars at each end. At the terminal end is a circular perforation through the plate. Between the collars and projecting bar is a circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet with broken pin stem on the underside. The reverse of the mount is flat and undecorated. The surface patina is mot…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-90A95E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic mount, probably of Medieval date. The mount is in the form of a two-legged animal with a pointed snouth and wide arching tail. There is little moulded decoration except for a thin angled band defining the snout and ridges at the top of the short legs. A small circular hole perforates the D-sectioned plate in the centre of the body. A pointed sprue extends from the back of the neck. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. The surface patina is mid green in colour. The object measures 30.8mm long, 21.2mm wide, 4.1mm thick and weighs …
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-257157
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount, probably depicting a cherub or Bacchus, possibly of Roman date. The mount depicts the face of a young male figure with elaborately curled hair with a sweeping curl at the centre of the forehead, a broad brow above oval eyes, a broad nose and, below this, a small mouth and pronounced rounded chin. A small portion of the neck survives. The reverse has a hollowed centre with flat edges. It measures 19.3mm long, 17.5mm wide, 5.2mm thick and weighs 3.7 grams. The mount may have been used as a decorative feature attached to the rim of a vessel or a pi…
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: BH-DDF666
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). Description: the mount is formed of a single piece of copper-alloy. From the squared edge the plate is broadly rectangular and gradually expands into a trifoliate lobe on each long edge. The upper portion of the plate comprises a wide tri-foliate terminal with unevenly scalloped edges. The front face is flat with slightly bevelled edges. One of the side loves is bent out of shape. The front face is decorated with an incised floral pattern across its extent, comprising a central l…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: BH-E9EF95
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy objects, possibly a casket or harness mount, probably of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1500). The object is rectangular and D-shape in cross-section. The central portion is raised and decorated with moulded cross-hatching. A circular hole perforates the plate. Either side of this the plate narrows slightly and has the patchy remains of a metal coating. At one end is a bi-lobed terminal. At the opposite end is a single band and a waisted terminal that is broken. The object measures 32mm long, 9.2mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 3.9 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: BH-6CF071
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description: The object is formed of a convex pointed-oval plate, shaped like an acorn.  Dividing the centre of the plate are two, slightly oblique, grooved lines; a single curved grooved line decorates each end of the plate.  Both ends of the plate taper, one to a rounded point, the other to a small knop.  On the reverse, the plate is concave and has two broken, integral projections (or spikes).  The object has an abraided and pitted surfa…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: BH-E83937
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval hooked mount dating c. AD 1600-1700. The frame is trefoil shape and sub-D-shape in cross-section with bevelled inside edges. Projecting from the upper edge is an oval plate with circular perforation. The arms of the frame bow outwards before tapering gradually inwards, with two short inner projections, below which are transverse breaks. The reverse is flat.  The frame is plainly finished with no decoration. The patina across the surfaces is mottled light green and mid green. The clasp measures 27.5mm in length, 22.7mm in width, 2.7m…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-5A53C1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy domed mount, probably of Post Medieval date. The mount is made from a single piece of shaped sheet metal. The surface is decorated with several grooved striations. The hollow interior is plain and undecorated. The patina across the surfaces is mottled light and dark green and brown in colour. The mount is 19.1mm in diameter, 0.7mm thick and weighs 1.5 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-5813D8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount, dating from the Late Medieval to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1400-1600). Description: the mount is formed of a sub-circular sexfoil plate, which is convex on the front and concave on the reverse.  On the front, each lobe is divided by a groove, creating a flower-like shape. On the reverse each lobe is concave.  The mount is missing a central the attachment projection. The convex surface has a smooth, glossy dark green patina.  The patina on the reverse is a dull dark green with patches of light green and orange-brown.…
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: BH-2EDE3D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy mount (possibly) of uncertain date, probably of the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD 1200-1800). Description: The mount is shield shaped, with one quared edge and opposing rounded edge. The plate is slighly concave and rectangular in cross-section.  One face ifeatures punched dots, possibly as decoration. Six of these perforate the plate and are probably attachment holes (two on the curved edge, and two sets of two in the right-angled corners. The reverse is slighly convex and is undecorated.  The object has brown-green patina…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-1DEA6E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy rectangular bar mount, dating to the Medieval period (c.AD 1250-1400). Description: The object is comprised of a plate that is rectangular in plan and plano-convex in cross section.  The plate is undecorated with bevelled edges and two ciruclar rivet holes with rivets insitu.  It is flat on the reverse with two cylindrical projecting rivets/spikes. The object has a green patina on both faces, with patches of buff on the reverse. Highly comparable to SUR-AEEF4E. Dimensions (mm): length 19.08, width 5.40, thickness …
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-1A25B9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gilded mount of seventeenth century date. The  plate is oval at each end and narrows at the centre. The surface is decorated with a border of stamped dots. At each end of the central field is a crescent. Between the crescents is a slightly recesed rectangular field. Patcy gilding survives across the face of the plate, particularly on the circules and the central field. On the reverse, the plate is flat and undecorated. At each end is an attachment lug, the points of which curve inwards on themselves. The patina across the mount is mottled light brown and …
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: BH-C494C7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy mount dating to the Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). Description:  The mount is shield-shaped, with a square top and rounded bottom and has an off-centre circular perforation close to the squared edge. The front face is decorated with an angular pattern surrounded by diagonally hatched striations but the nature of the motif is unclear. There is a small tear in the plate. The object has a dark green patina on both the front and reverse with patches of light green. Comparable in form to: SUSS-3C853D…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-C4490B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description:  The mount is formed of a pointed oval plate that is convex on the front and concave on the reverse.  On the reverse is a centrally placed spike, which is square in cross section and tapers to a point. The object has a green-brown patina on both the front and reverse, which is overlaid with buff-brown on the reverse. Comparable to: SWYOR-3110DA, OXON-8E8FF3, SWYOR-1FB0D0, IOW-D4708D and BH-C179B6. Measurements…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-C179B6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description:  The mount is formed of a pointed oval plate that is convex on the front and concave on the reverse.  On the reverse is a centrally placed spike, which is square in cross section and tapers to a point. The object has a red-brown patina on both the front and reverse, which is overlaid with buff-brown on the reverse. Comparable to:SWYOR-3110DA, OXON-8E8FF3, SWYOR-1FB0D0 and IOW-D4708D. Measurements (mm): length …
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: BH-6C942B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount, probably dating to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1750).  Description: The is formed of a broken plate, the remains of which are sub-semi circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section.  The plate has stamped decoration comprising of a central pattern of wedges forming a circle akin to a sunburst or sunray.  To the left of this is a grooved crescent, below and above a stamped square grid.  Below and to the left is pellet that appears to form part of another, now missing design. The revers…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: BH-6AEBEB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount or strap fitting, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). Description: The mount is formed of a single plate that sub-planoconvex in cross section.  The main section of the plate is broadly semi-circular in plan, with concave sides that flare out to form pointed corners.  The base of the semi-circle is concave with a pointed middle.  Moulded oblique grooves form three ribs, one over the centre point and one on either side.  At the apex of the semi-circle extends a tapering rectangular&…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: BH-6959DC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy gilt mount or strap fitting, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description: The mount is formed of a single plate with three sections, that is rectangular in profile.  The first section is lozenge shaped with a lobe on the upper and outer corners.  The base of the lozenge is truncated by a lobed collar that connects it to the section section, which is also lozenge shaped with a lobe each outer corners.  However, the base of is truncated by a rectangular section that expa…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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