Record ID: WILT-ED3A69
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver clip probably part of a scabbard or sheath, dating to c AD 1740 - 1800. It is a tapering D section metal bar, with, at the wider upper end is an oval plate which includes, in relief, a laureate, draped Classical imperial bust, facing, The features are very detailed, but rather crudely executed. The field in the background has a pitted decoration. Below this, the bar tapers as an elegant concave curve, without any decoration, to a ball foot, surmounted by a  semi-circumferential rectangular collar. The collar is decorate…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-22EAB4
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clip. A three-part pressed metal crocodile-style clip with a four-coiled spring held between two rectangular flanged plates which are clipped together at their ends and overlap at a small pair of serrated jaws. Notation: 45/C appears on the underside of the lower jaw and PEEWEE / [--] on its central part. This object would seem apt to secure an electrical connection. Suggested date: Modern, 1910-1950 Length: 35mm, Width: 8mm, Thickness (plates): 0.7mm, Weight: 3.63gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Belton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-CDE794
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clip fragment. A rectangular plate with one long edge bent at right angles to the rest; that edge is serrated with a series of flat triangular teeth. Border lines appear at the ends of either shorter side, while that side opposite the serrated edge has a narrow rectangular loop. Possibly from a pair of braces, in which case this and a counterpart would grip the top band of a pair of trousers; other uses with stationary might also be considered. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1875-1925 Length: 40.1mm, Width: 17.3mm, Thickness: 0.6mm, Weight: 3.54gms
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-ACCD04
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clip. A plain bordered heart-shaped plate with a rolled end which retains a triple loop of scrolls with pelleted ends, and with paired projecting loops of diameter 2mm at their outer edge. The triple loop moves freely in a single plane, and has a small plain trapezoid chape behind its union with the plate. A plain continuation from the opposite edge of the heart-shaped plate takes the form of a straight-sided strip of width 12.5mm with a U-shaped end, bent sharply behind the heart and retaining tensile strength. The finder kindly suggests this to be a girdle fitting. Sugg…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton upon Humber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B4E009
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clip. A die-stamped strip bearing an elongated floral motif within a strongly defined border, all details appearing reversed on its back; with a folded sheet metal clip of thickness 1.1mm which retains tensile strength brazed to the back. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1825-1875 Length: 49.0mm, Height: 12.4mm, Thickness (overall as found): 8.3mm, Weight: 5.72gms
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-8F70BB
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object, usually identified as a 'clip' or vessel mend dating to the Roman period. The object comprises a polygonal sheet. The two sides of the sheet have been folded over and then folded back on themselves. Underneath the folded area, there appears to be mineralised leather or some other type of corrosion product. It measures 19mm in length, 13mm in width and a maximum of 4mm in thickness. It weighs 0.8g.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: NLM-B4951E
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible havette or shearman's clip. A billet of sheet metal pointed at either end, with an off-centre fold and further signs of folding towards either end. If used as suggested, this probably homemade object would have secured the edge of a [necessarily] light cloth in the later course of its finishing. An alternative function as a repair clip for a wooden vessel might also be entertained. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1800. Length (as found): 36.1mm, Width: 10.3mm, Thickness: 1mm, Weight: 1.80gms
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby with Fordington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-9A1E06
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rolled copper alloy cylinder with a touching join along its length. Around the cylinder are bands of grooves which do not continue to the join. This may be a clip for an object such as a tankard or a shield.
Created on: Sunday 22nd February 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th September 2015
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Record ID: BM-9152CC
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, usually identified as a 'clip' or vessel mend dating to the Roman period. The object comprises a polygonal sheet. The two sides of the sheet have been folded over and then folded back on themselves to form a right angle. It measures 28mm in length, 18mm in width and a maximum of 15mm in thickness. It weighs 8.99g.
Created on: Saturday 29th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-9BFADB
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible havette. Strip of copper alloy sheet tapered towards its blunt ends, and bent close to its mid point. A havette would be used to secure cloth while its nap was sheared during finishing. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1700. Length (as found): 32.5mm, Width: 7.1mm, Thickness: 12.2mm, Weight: 1.83gms.
Created on: Monday 17th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-CDCA0C
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clip. Pressed metal object probably intended to hold loose papers. A folded oval-ended strip with some tensile strength serves as handle for a plate with a central opening and four gripping teeth. Stamped decoration on the handle and the upper part of the plate comprises vegetal sprays. Now in two pieces. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1825-1900. Height: 39mm, Width: 48.5mm, Thickness: 0.8mm, Weight: 5.05gms.
Created on: Friday 7th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blyton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-76F7D4
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy decorative clip or tongs; probably dating to the Georgian period.
Created on: Monday 5th May 2014
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-EB8330
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: MODERN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clip. Sheet metal object comprising a semi-circular plate with a short rectangular lug and a longer lug bent against the plate to form a tensioned loop or hook. Possibly performed a function in ordering papers comparable to that of a treasury tag. Suggested date: Modern, 1850-1950. Length: 19.4mm, Width: 21mm, Thickness: 0.9mm, Weight: 1.46gms.
Created on: Saturday 29th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-35D515
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clip. Cast object with an open triangular frame at one end of an oval-ended and waisted plate, bent at a stem where the two elements meet. It appears this object was bent around a ?strap of thickness circa 2.5mm, though other usages are possible. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800. Length (as found): 26.5mm, Width: 15.3mm, Thickness (plate): 1.5mm, Weight: 2.84gms.
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middle Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NLM-1F0A26
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Clip. Cast strip with rounded out-turned ends which has been bent twice and compressed to form a clip retaining considerable tensile strength, presumably to retain objects between its out-turned ends. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1900. Length: 50.7mm, Width: 8.2mm, Thickness (of strip): 1.7mm, Weight: 18.46gms.
Created on: Friday 8th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-E27BC1
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron Clip. A thin rectangular plate with a round stud attached to it; the stud appears to be hollow. The plate is tightly clenched around a fragment of a metal plate, probably iron or steel, now corroded. Suggested date: Modern, 1850-1950. Length: 17.3mm, Width (plate fragment): 21.1mm, Thickness (overall): 7.7mm, Weight: 2.54gms.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 30th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0C3FE7
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Clip (as identified by finder). Sub-rectangular sheet of pressed metal whose consistent thickness argues machine manufacture, with a row of three rectangular slots and a terminal lug. Suggested date: Modern, 1850-1950. Length: 26.8mm, Width: 15.4mm, Thickness: 0.7mm, Weight: 1.59gms.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8B7D57
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 27 Post medieval: An incomplete copper alloy probable 17th Clip or bag seal. It is formed from a length of copper alloy sheet, cut to shape with a hole cut through one part and a peg in the other. It is folded into 2 parts. It is irregular in plan. Length: 41.5mm Width: 28.0mm Thickness: 6.5mm Thickness (metal): 2.0mm Weight: 9.0 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 21st September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E85591
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bag clip or seal. The object has a flat rectangular body with a triangular terminal at either end that wraps around behind.
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A36834
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fitting, possibly a belt or harness clip. The object consists of a front and back plate which project from a solid rectangular terminal, from which a rounded knob projects 8.11mm. The front plate, which measures 45.10mm in length, comprises a circular section, with a central perforation which is aligned with a similar hole in the back plate. A drop-shaped section links to a circular terminal, which also has a central perforation. The back plate is plain, with straight sides tapering towards a break. Its survives to a length of 24.91mm. Overall length of the fitting is…
Created on: Friday 30th January 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrotham', grid reference and parish protected.