Record ID: PUBLIC-D23406
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy leather decorative mount, probably dating to c.1500-1700. An asymmetrical flat plate with a trefoil head and protruding sides, tapering down to a bifurcated base, with moulded foliate decoration on the face. The reverse has two rectangular cross-section fixing spikes, 'bent over', positioned at either end of the plate, which is otherwise flat. The surface displays a patchy dark green patina. Length 27.6mm, width 18.3mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 6.8g. Similar examples on this database at: DENO-4D05D5, LIN-E83AB8 and SUR-FA24EE.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F2591E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount of Post Medieval date, c.AD 1500-1900. Description: The object is a leonine mount, depicting a three dimensional lion's face, realistically rendered. It is sub-spherical in form and, unlike most other available examples, is not surrounded by a moulded frame; the mane creates the outer edge. The reverse is smooth and concave but shows no signs of mount fixings, such as studs or spikes. The object is a mottled green in colour. Measurements: Length: 31.13 mm; Width: 29.38 mm; Thickness: 3.85 mm and Weight: 13.33 g. Discussion:…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-CA3E34
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy mount, probably from a casket or item of furniture dating c. AD1200-1400. The object comprises a rectangular plate with three circular rivet holes in a triangular arrangement; one domed rivet survives in situ; the remaining holes are filled with corrosion. One short edge of the plate is slightly curved with two short, curved projecting stubs of a now missing element surviving with worn breaks. At the opposing end of the plate is an integral narrow attachment bar with a D-shaped cross-section and moulded decoration comprising two …
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1DECBB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy bar mount dating to c.1150-1350. Circular domed body with a central 2.5mm diameter piercing. D-shaped cross section arms extend to either side terminating in much smaller domes that are drilled for rivet fixings. The reverse is flat apart from a concave dished area behind the central dome. The surface displays an even dark patina. Length 19.1mm, width 7mm, thickness 2.5mm, weight 0.9g. Similar examples on this database at: KENT-D00533, PUBLIC-0F664B & SUSS-C1C6F3 and see Egan & Pritchard (2002 : 213-4) no.1157 passim.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F782FD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval copper-alloy sexfoil mount, dating to c.1350-1500. A domed body with six furled 'petals' with grooves between each and rounded terminals with a circular fixing aperture at the apex. The reverse is concave and the surface displays a green patina. Diameter 14.3mm, height 3.3mm, wall thickness 0.8mm, weight 0.6g. See, Egan & Pritchard (2002 : pp.187-9) no.952 Similar examples on this database at: SWYOR-4876D0, NLM-0BD57C and LIN-BDB072.
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4FE42F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy zoomorphic leather mount probably dating to the post medieval period. Irregular shield shaped sub-oval plate with a relief moulded depiction of a facing lion's head. At either side on the plate surround are two rivet fixing holes with the round, flat headed rivets still in place. The reverse has a circular concave dished area behind the head and the two protruding rivets either side are bent over at right angles leaving a gap of 2mm. So, probably once fixed to a leather belt or possibly a harness mount, or similar. The surface displays an even green patina…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F38ED
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably 16th/17th century cast copper-alloy leather mount plate probably for suspension or decoration. A trapezoidal flat plate with a trefoil / fleur terminal above and an old break below. One single fixing rivet remains in place in the centre, just below the trefoil terminal, with an irregular shaped washer on the reverse. Decoration on the face with incised rectangular lines and drillings (some not completed). The reverse is plain and flat and the surface displays an even dark green patina.  Length 22.9mm, width 15.1mm, thickness 1.8mm, weight 2.…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-867A8F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper-alloy domed bar mount, dating to c.1350-1450. Domed oval body with a drilled rounded lobe at each end to accept fixing rivets. The central body is decorated with five oblique incised lines. The reverse is concave behind the central body and the surface displays a green patina. Length 16.3mm, width 8.8mm, thickness 2.9mm, weight 0.9g. See Egan & Pritchard (2002 : 213-4) no.1160 passim. Similar examples on this database at: SUR-3DB6FD, PUBLIC-E69538 and SUR-AFE5DB.
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5FE18A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy leather decoration, probably dating to c.1500-1700. Plano-convex in the form of a Tudor rose with a sub-oval extension arm. The rose has protruding points between the four 'petals'. Below is a transverse moulded ridge, with the sub-oval extension piece terminating with a rounded knop. All panels are decorated with moulded transverse ridge and groove patterns. The reverse has two round cross-section fixing spikes with one being complete and bent over, the other one is incomplete. The surface displays a light green patina with pat…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A65AC4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy  bar mount, probably from a casket dating c. AD 1230-1450. The mount is rectangular in cross section and broadly rectangular in plan with a worn old transverse break at one end. From this break the object  is decorated in cast relief with three raised rectangular panels; the bar has a D-shaped cross-section between each panel. Towards the complete end the plate extends into an oval terminal pierced by a circular rivet hole with an elongated projecting rounded knop. The raised surfaces of the bar mount has…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-4EB7A3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy mount that is sub-rectangular in plan and in section, with a curving broken end and two moulded grooves running across its outer surface.  The curved end is decorated with  a moulded raised quatrefoil, bounded by transverse grooves. Possibly a mount from a box or book dating c. 1450-1700.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
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Record ID: IOW-A24B6E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval stamped copper alloy mount, c.AD 1750-1850. This is a thin, oval-shaped sheet of copper alloy, decorated with a stamped eight-pointed star that has a central oval boss design. The item is worn and slightly corroded, and some details are lost. This is likely a decorative mount for a chain or fob.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-844CFE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post medieval cast copper alloy decorative strap mount, 18mm in diameter, in the form of a quatrefoil with four rounded petals alternating with small pointed sepals, all radiating from a small central boss. The reverse has two integrally cast hooked attachment rivets.
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E25988
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy bar mount, dating to c.1200-1400. Elongated rectangular in plan with a D-shaped cross-section, being rounded on the surface and flat on the reverse. Rivet fixing drillings at either end, that are countersunk on the reverse. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Length 21.6mm, width 5.4mm, thickness 3.1mm and weight 2.2g. Similar items recorded on the database at: SUR-2E686B and SUR-AEEF4E & see Egan & Pritchard (2002) p.212, no.1138.
Created on: Saturday 5th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B625A7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy decorative leather mount, probably dating to c.1500-1700. A lozenge shaped flat plate with very faint decoration on the face of two concentric circles and a five petalled flower head, positioned alongside each other. The reverse has the remains of integral rectangular cross-sectioned fixing spikes at either end of the plate. The surface displays an even pale green patina. Length 27.3mm, width 17.6mm, thickness 1.5mm and weight 3.5g. Broadly similar mounts can be seen on the database at: LVPL-386410 and OXON-944245.
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1291EA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount of an eagle, likely Post-Medieval in date. Description: The bird, likely an eagle or a phoenix, has it wings outstretched in a flying position with the head looking to its left. The bird has a pointed beak, one incised eye still visible and a long slender neck to a stout body. The wings and tail fan are extended, its right-side wing upturned at the tip. The feathers are indicated by the modelling and fine engraved lines on both the top and the underside. At the base of the birds shaggy legs is an integral short circular stem, likel…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A40072
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy sword belt hanger plate mount, dating to c.1550-1700. Flat plate with a partial trefoil terminal at one end, drilled in the centre for a fixing rivet, with an old break at the base. There is incised line foliate decoration on the face. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a green patina. Length 22.1mm, width 19.9mm, thickness 1.1mm and weight 1.8g. A complete sword belt hanger plate assembly can be seen at NMS-C3D6AD.
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3AD51D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post-Medieval copper-alloy sexfoil mount with a separate central fixing, dating to c.1350-1800. Sub-circular with a slightly domed centre and six probably relief moulded or possibly pressed loops, forming 'petals' on the face. The reverse is concave in the centre with the separate rivet / pin still in place but flattened against the body. Part of one petal is slightly torn / damaged and the surface displays a pale green patina. Diameter 12.6mm, thickness 1.7mm and weight 0.5g. Egan & Pritchard (2002) p.189, no.949, shows a very similar t…
Created on: Sunday 16th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5AB7E6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy leather decoration mount, probably dating to c.1500-1700. Sub-circular and flat with moulded decoration on the face in the form of a rose. The reverse is plain and flat with the remains of two integral rectangular cross-section fixing spikes. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Diameter 12.8mm, thickness 1.6mm and weight 1.1g. Compare with IOW-D25052.
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D340F6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy sexfoil mount or stud, probably dating to c.1500-1800. A slightly domed six pointed star shaped body with three incised lines across the face forming 'petals'. The reverse is slightly dished in the centre with an integral square fixing spike. The surface displays a dark green patina. Possibly for furniture upholstery. Diameter 17.7mm, thickness 2.4mm and weight 3.2g. See LIN-9DF86D for a similar example.
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.