Record ID: SWYOR-82BE3D
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 58 copper alloy lace tags (also known as aglets, aiglets or lace chapes) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, about 1200 - 1650. Complete examples are mainly of similar dimensions, approximately 30mm long, 3mm in diameter and with a weight of 0.4g, though some are broken and incomplete. Most have longitudinal seams and a circular attachment hole at one end. Most are plain, but at least 2 have a stamped or moulded diaper or lattice pattern. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/lace-tags/.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: IOW-E638FD
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval handmade copper alloy lace tag, c.AD 1400-1800. Formed from a single piece of 1mm sheet by rolling into a cone shape, leaving an open end and a closed sharp pointed end. The open-end has a protruding rectangular section of the plate above, that appears to have a 'punch mark' on the reverse and is slightly bent forward. Possibly a means of securing the cord / leather to the chape. A very neat butt soldered joint runs the length of the tag. The surface displays a patchy green patina.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EBC018
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy lace tag or chape of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1450 - 1700. The object comprises a single sheet of copper-alloy which has been rolled into a conical tube, with an overlapping seam. The wide end is open and the narrow end tapers to a worn break. The metal has a dark brown patina and survives in fair condition. The object is 46.5mm long, 5.1mm in diameter and weighs 2.5g. Lace tags are also known as lace chapes, or pointes, and were used on the end of leather or textile laces. The tapering section of the object suggests a function such as that of …
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-DF4798
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval sheet copper alloy possible lace chape with the narrow end missing (Egan and Pritchard 1991, 290). The break is not recent. Weight 1.73g. Extant length 43mm. c.1230 – c.1400
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: NMS-DC90E9
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, badly squashed, torn and distorted medieval sheet copper alloy possible lace chape with the open end missing and the narrow end with a folded tab (Egan and Pritchard 1991, 290). Weight 3.19g. Extant length 46.2mm. c.1230 – c.1400
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: NMS-B0E763
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and distorted medieval sheet copper alloy possible lace chape with an overlapping seam. The closed end has been lost. Similar to Egan and Pritchard 1991, 284-90, nos. 1437-49. Weight 5.54g. Extant length 80mm. Diameter c.8mm. c.1230 - c.1400.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B3DE99
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy lace end / lace tage / lace chape of Post Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). It is formed from a rectangle of rolled copper alloy sheet to form a tubular slightly tapering cylindrical cap or chape. The seam has five teeth on either side and runs vertcially down the reverse, and an indented vertical line running down its opposite side. There are two small pointed prongs at the base of the chape. There is remains of a white organic material, possibly wool, within the tag. There is no evidence of a hole to secure the chape to the lace. It has a m…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rous Lench', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-71B0A6
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lace chape or aglet, 23.9mm in length, of early post Medieval date, made from a rolled sheet of metal with open ends. The aglet is undecorated and has an open seam down one side. There appears to be a small sliver of metal incorporated into one end, perhaps to provide weight to the chape.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: NMS-BC8E3F
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval sheet copper alloy lace chape with an edge-to-edge seam and a folded tab at the narrow end. Weight 1.34g. Length 28.5mm. Early 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: NMS-2696DD
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval sheet copper alloy lace chape with an edge to edge seam (Egan and Pritchard 1991, 281-90). Part of the open end is missing. Weight 1.30g. Length 38mm. c.1230 - c.1500. 
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B9C09C
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post-Medieval copper-alloy lace tag, probably dating to c.1400-1800. Formed from a single piece of 1mm sheet by rolling into a cone shape, leaving an open end and a closed sharp pointed end. The open-end has a protruding rectangular section of the plate above, that appears to have a 'punch mark' on the reverse and is slightly bent forward. Possibly a means of securing the cord / leather to the chape. A very neat butt soldered joint runs the length of the tag. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Length 29.6mm, width 11.1mm and weight 2.4g.
Created on: Saturday 22nd 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: YORYM-69D193
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy lace tag or chape of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1450 - 1700. The object comprises a single sheet of copper-alloy which has been rolled into a conical tube, with an overlapping seam. The wide end is open and the narrow end tapers to a rounded terminal. The metal has a mid-green patina and survives in fair condition. The object is 54mm long, 11.9mm wide, 0.6mm thick and weighs 3.3g. Lace tags are also known as lace chapes, or pointes, and were used on the end of leather or textile laces. The tapering section of the object suggests a function such as that of a la…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-1AD3D1
Object type: LACE (FASTENING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copper alloy lace chape or aglet with surviving organic remains dating. c. 1850-1920. The chape is made from a rolled sheet of copper alloy with rounded corners and open ends, which tapers slightly to the terminal. On the reverse there is an edge to edge seam down one side; one edge is slightly scalloped towards the wider end of the object. There are four rivets, a pair set each side of the upper half of the seam. On the opposing face the aglet has four rivets set in a similar position and a further single rivet at the narrow terminal end. Above the si…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: IOW-875B62
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval sheet copper alloy lace tag or chape, c.AD 1250-1450. It consists of a single sheet of copper alloy rolled into a tube which tapers from an open end to a worn, rounded point. There is a butt seam running the full length of the tag and the metal at the open end shows signs of possibly having been folded over. The tag has a patchy, dark brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B62D1B
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy terminal-end ferrule of unknown use and uncertain date, possibly from the post medieval to modern period dating from around AD 1600 - 1950. It is a tapering hollow tubular body which contains wood. There is a soldered seam running along the tubular body with a circular rivet hole in each side of the metal. There is a jagged tear to the base of the seam. At the closed end is a solid pointed knop with a rounded collar. There is a band of white metal, perhaps solder, between the terminal and the hollow area.  The m…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-86E256
Object type: UMBRELLA
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Acopper alloy modern terminal-end ferrule from an umbrella or parasol spoke dating from AD 1750 - 1950. It is a tapering hollow conical body (now squashed flat) finishing in a sub-spherical knop. There is a circular rivet hoel in each side. Measurements are; length 31.9mm, width 16.2mm, thickness 6.7mm and weight 7.77g. They are often mistaken for medieval and post medieval lace chapes or aiglets, but compare NMS-DA1611. 
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: SUR-1D9C5C
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lace chape or aglet, 14.7mm in length, of early post Medieval date, made from a rolled sheet of metal with open ends. The aglet is undecorated and has an open seam down one side with a flanking pair of rivet holes at one end. 
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 4th March 2023
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Record ID: SUR-08515C
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lace chape or aglet, 25.8mm in length, of early post Medieval date, made from a rolled sheet of metal with open ends. The aglet is undecorated and has an open seam down one side. 
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 4th March 2023
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Record ID: SUR-07CD8A
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lace chape or aglet, 27mm in length, of early post Medieval date, made from a rolled sheet of metal with open ends, which tapers slightly to the terminal. The aglet is undecorated and has an open seam down one side. The wider end holds fragments of preserved organic material, probably textile from the original lace.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 4th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-38E8EC
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy lace tag or chape of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1450 - 1700. The object comprises a single sheet of copper-alloy which has been rolled into a conical tube, with an overlapping seam. The wide end is open and the narrow end tapers to a rounded know decorated with transverse ribbing. The metal has a dark brown/black patina and survives in fair condition. The object is 51.9mm long, 13.1mm wide, 0.8mm thick and weighs 7.1g. Lace tags are also known as lace chapes, or pointes, and were used on the end of leather or textile laces. The tapering section of the object s…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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