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: DUR-F3C2A2
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ferrule of some sort, possibly a Medieval lace chape. It is linear, with the upper end being broken and the bottom end having a globular terminal. One side of the object is open, and it is hollow inside. It has a light green patina.
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: BERK-EA8F36
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy lace chape (AD c.1200-1450). The chape has been constructed from a sheet of copper alloy. The ends of the sheet are overlapping and the chape tapers towards the point (diameter at open end 11.38mm; diameter at point 4.42mm). There are no rivet holes. The copper alloy has a mid green patina. Reference: Egan G. and Pritchard F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London. The Stationary Office, London. pp. 281-284. Dimensions: length: 82.05mm; weight: 8.91g.
Created on: Saturday 30th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Letcombe Regis', grid reference and parish protected.