Record ID: NMGW-3DDD04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Irregular cast lead weight. The weight is not diagnostic and is difficult to date, it has a tapering central perforation with irregular sides and a flat bottom.
Created on: Tuesday 15th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-09EBFB
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy toy watch face of later 18th or 19th century date The toy watch is fragmentary, represented by the circular face only (with a diameter of 40.5mm, a thickness of 0.5mm and a weight of 7.6g). There is a stub from the integral loop at the apex. The edge has a pressed border (1.4mm deep) decorated with stamped scrolls. The face has pellets around the edge to represent minutes or seconds. The numbers are Roman Numerals within circular borders. The stamped hands are depicted as two interweaving strands and read just gone twenty-five past ten, or 10:27. The centra…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-AC4736
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Substantial cast copper alloy leg from a cauldron or skillet. The front of the leg has an expanded foot and a prominent central rib. The rear of the leg is plain with tapered edges. The fragment appears broken at both ends, with the base of the foot absent as well as the body of the vessel. The leg is covered in a black carbon deposit, as wood be expected in a cooking vessel.
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-0F7707
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy handle, possibly of Roman date The object is incomplete, broken at the narrow end (with a surviving length of 38.0mm and a weight of 4.5g). The complete end is of oval section and is rounded with an expanded terminal (with a width of 10.0mm and a thickness of 3.6mm). The handle gradually narrows towards a decorative double-ribbed moulding, which all the way around the fitting. The damaged end thins, as if to a blade (with a thickness of 1.1mm). The surface has a dark-green patina. It is possible that the object is the handle of a medical or cosmetic implement of Rom…
Created on: Friday 17th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th October 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-65E967
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy escutcheon or pendant probably of medieval date The delicate fitting appears to be near-complete (with a length of 24.6mm and a weight of 1.0g) and was suspended by an integral loop (8.4mm long, 2.9mm wide and 4.2mm deep), which has been coiled inwards to form the loop and projects to the front. The mount is shield-shaped (16.7mm long, 10.0mm wide and 1.2mm thick), now truncated at the base. At the centre of the mount is a circular perforation (3.0mm diameter) probably for attachment. The face is faceted where the loop enters the mount and the upper part of the mount h…
Created on: Monday 9th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-8AD033
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Farthing token MARMADVKE BLVDDER IN THE MINORYS 1666 M S B (The Minories, Aldgate, London) 0.98g, BW London 1911
Created on: Monday 9th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-A2DAB6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Farthing token of Io Amyes, Leadenhall Street, London (1650-1669) IO.AYMES.OYLEMAN.IN; three arrows LEADENHALL.STREET A / I.S. BW London 1643 0.98g
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-CC82B0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century halfpenny token. The token is inscribed *EDWARD·BEVAN· on the obverse, ·OF·MONMOVTH around the edge of the reverse and HIS HALF PENY in three lines in the centre of the reverse with EBE clockwise in a triangle from bottom left. This halfpenny was therefore issued by Edward Bevan, a tallow chandler in Monmouth, portrayed on the obverse as a man dipping two candles. It is undated, but is from the 1660's.
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-E89DE1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval thimble/sewing ring dating to c. AD 1270-1350. The object is made of a thin sheet 0.8mm thick, classed as a ‘soldered sheet ring’ (Egan and Pritchard 2002: 265-266). The sheet has come apart at the seam and the damage appears old. The thimble has an open top, is roughly circular in plan and has a distorted slightly conical in profile. Irregular drilled pits in parallel concentric columns with approximately 12 pits per column cover the surface of the thimble. An upper border measuring 1.12mm and base border measuring 0.5mm enclose the drilled pits. …
Created on: Friday 15th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-E92771
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast decorated shell fragment from the hilt of a small sword or dagger, probably of 18th century date. The shell is decorated in a neo-classical style with a repeated design on both faces, consisting of a raised outer border around a central panel. The border is decorated with floral scrolls interrupted at the centre of the outside edge with a human face each side of a reclining figure holding a staff or bow. The central panel has a floral design radiating from the central aperture. The sides of the panel have floral or vine scrolls around a central reclining female figure. The shell i…
Created on: Friday 11th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-272095
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone rod, possibly a stylus, of Medieval or Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1800). The rod is roughly cylindrical in shape with two flatter sides and tapers to a rounded point. One end appears broken and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The opposite, tapered end appears to have a incised line which likely spanned the circumference, but detail is lost to wear. Stone styli were used from the 12th to early 19th century, often used with wax. The object is 27mm in length, 5.3mm wide and weighs 1.36g. Parallels have been recorded in the PAS database, e.g. KENT-ADC560…
Created on: Monday 18th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-25D565
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tapering- copper alloy strip of unknown date and purpose. The strip is sub-rectangular in cross section and tapers from a thinner, wider end to a point which is squarer in cross section. There are two small notches on the sides of the object near to the point. The wider end is broken, and there are multiple fractures in the middle of the object, possibly from when the object was bent. The object bears a smooth green patina over much of its surface, although there are areas of abrasion, corrosion and soil. The object lacks any diagnostic features, but its patina suggests …
Created on: Monday 18th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-6E7114
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Decorative copper alloy fitting or mount of uncertain purpose, probably of Roman date. The fitting has two triangular cells filled with blue enamel either side of a plain and rectangular panel. The panel has a circular drilled hole which is positioned off-centre. On the rear of the piece are two T-shaped (one damaged) lugs, presumably to aid attachment. The rear of the hole is chamfered or countersunk and exhibits evidence of iron corrosion, implying an iron attachment rivet. Analysis of the enamel using a scanning electron microscope indicates the enamel is consistent with those used …
Created on: Monday 23rd June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-716372
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy strap hooked fitting, possibly associated with a sword belt, probably of 16th or 17th century date. The mount has scrolled foliate decoration on its face. It would have had two suspension loops, one is now broken. The mount has an elaborate shape with trifoliate terminal and widens to the mid-point where it becomes waisted either side of the attachment loops. The mount is likely to have had three attachment holes, one at each terminal and one in the centre, one of the holes retains an iron pin. The mount has an old break at one end, and has broken into two pieces recently.…
Created on: Monday 23rd June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-B81436
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval copper alloy hooked belt fitting, probably dating to the 17th century. The fitting is generally of sub-lozenge shape with attachment loops at the end and two near the rectangular hooked terminal. The sides end in scrolls. The face is decorated with a floral motif composed of a central raised circle surrounded by oval and circular petals.
Created on: Tuesday 26th August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-E21B25
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap hooked fitting with loop attachment, of Post Medieval date, and probably dating to the first half of the 17th century. The mounts were likely to be associated with a sword belt and scabbard. The hooked fitting (44.7x17.8x10.1mm) is convex and has an outward-turning hook. The panel is oval and simply decorated with two central incised lines. The mount has a knop at the apex and was secured by two rivets and. The associated looped fitting (30.9x12.3x2.7mm) is still attached to the mount and comprises a loop above a collar. The panel has a single large iron rivet at the base.
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-3D3615
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast front plate of a crescentic strap end or belt chape of Late Medieval date possibly dating from the first half of the 15th century. The sub triangular terminal is decorated in low relief to resemble a bush or tree. The engraved lines within the circular body section represent the roots of the tree. The strap end was attached to the missing underplate by means of solder and four rivets, two in the crescent (now missing) and two near the terminal (still present).
Created on: Tuesday 15th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-E58302
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Recorded at the Hidden Treasure Finds Day at National Museums & Galleries of Wales. Cast copper alloy strap-end, probably of Late Medieval or Post Medieval date. The strap-end is one-piece with a circular attachment panel and slotted terminal. The strap-end was attached by three rivets positioned around the attachment edge. The terminal has concave sides and ends in point. The strap-end gradually thins to the terminal. The rectangular slot in the terminal may have been used to engage a suspended fitting or similar.
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-25FFA7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast Medieval copper alloy one piece strap end, probably of late 14th – 15th century date. The strap end is of rectangular section and thins slightly towards the outside edge. The closed end is composed of a waisted concave bar before a damaged edge, which probably led to a decorative terminal. The rectangular panel on the face contains moulded cast gothic lettering, consistent with a 14th century date. The letters are contained in two rectangular cells. The cell nearest the attachment edge contains the letters: W a The lower cell contains three letters, which are more difficult …
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-E94356
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy strap end of Early Medieval date, probably dating to the Anglo-Saxon period and of 9th to 10th century date. The strap end is of slightly unusual form and does not easily fit into Thomas' classification. The strap end was attached to the strap by means of a sawn opening (7mm deep) and secured by a single protruding iron rivet, which is still present. The strap end tapers to its terminal with converging sides, which expand at the terminal. On either side, below the strap slot are rounded knops. The face is decorated with a moulded triangular panel before a raised deba…
Created on: Wednesday 21st January 2004
Last updated: Sunday 4th May 2014
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