Record ID: ESS-C04754
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead boss, possibly a bridle boss, of post-medieval date (c.1700-1900). Description: When complete, the object was circular in plan. About a third of the edge has been lost. Object is made up of a central circular solid dome 23mm in diameter and 11.04mm high, surrounded by a circular hollow 2mm wide, surrounded by a raised ring 2.5mm wide, another circular hollow 2mm wide, and another raised ring 4.6mm wide. At the outer rings, the object is 6.2mm high.  The reverse is generally flat with a rough surface. Surface is grey. Measurements: …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-BFC217
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy finger ring of post-medieval date (c.1600 - 1900 AD). Description: The ring is broadly circular in plan but now split and bent open slighlty and is D-shaped in cross-section. It is in the shape of a belt with a moulded, D-shaped buckle. There is no gap between the buckle and the hoop.The buckle pin is not present and there is a circular hollow in the position where one may have been attached. Next to this is a moulded transverse band across the the belt. Set into the hoop next to this is a circular black bead, probably glass or enamel. The surface is…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-43332C
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy dagger guard of medieval to post medieval date (c.1450-1550). Description: The object is sub-rectangular in plan, oval in cross-section and slightly curved in profile. It is decorated on both sides with engraved crosses and transverse lines near to the terminal. The terminal has grooved chevrons in one direction. It has a dark grey-green patina. Measurements: length: 14.4mm, width: 14.3mm, thickness: 4.4mm, weight: 5.11g. Discussion: Compare with the terminals of LIN-DA22EB
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-427261
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount of post-medieval (c.AD 1500 - 1700). Description: The object is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with semi circular indentations on both of the long sides, either side of the central trefoil projections. There is an incised line bordering the straigt edge at each end. On the reverse there is an intergral lug curving into the mount that is almost flat with the object. One end is missing a section that would have included the other lug. It has a red-brown patina with some green patching. Measurements: length: 26.8m…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-426889
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). First issue (1558-1561) dating to the period 1560-1561. I.m cross crosslet. North 1988. The coin is heavily worn, slightly bent towards the reverse, and with a section of the flan missing, below the chin of the bust. Measurements: Diameter: 13.2mm; Weight: 0.42g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-40A4A2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a silver gilt finger ring of medieval to post medieval date (c.1400-1900) Description: The fragment is rectangular in plan, and D-shaped in cross section. The outer face of the fragment is undecorated. The fragment has no inscription on the inside, and has heavy scratches on the interior surface which also retains some gilding.  Measurements: Length: 14.7m, Width 7.4mm, Thickness: 1.6mm, Weight: 1.26g The object appears to consist of more than 10% silver, but cannot be dated to before 1723, and therefore it falls outside of the provi…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-D72342
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Post Medieval cufflink dating to the period AD 1750-1800. The cuff link comprises two flat, slightly domed, discs joined by an off-centred circular-sectioned bar. The outer face of one disc is decorated with a stamped flower consisting of four petals around a central cross-hatched circle. Each petal contains an arched groove, and between each petal is another groove defining back petals. The opposite face of the second disc is plain. The cufflink measures 6.8mm in height. Each disc is 13.8mm diameter and 1.2mm thick. The object weighs 2.70 grams.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-863CE5
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy spur of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1600-1700). Description: The object remains as the rowel which takes the form of a ten-pointed star with central circular aperture for attachment. It has a light brown patina. Measurements: diameter: 22.8mm; thickness: 1.7mm; weight: 2.38g Discussion: Although rowels are difficult to date on their own, a ten-pointed rowel remains in situ on SWYOR-434104 which is dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-8442D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date c.1600-1800 Description: The hoop, once circular in plan, is now bent slightly and D-shaped in cross-section. The exteriror surface is plain while the interiror is engraved with an inscription. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case, italic and reads 'Hope is all my comfort’. There is a visible makers mark which is unidentifiable. Measurements: length: 24.2mm; width: 3.9mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 4.03g Discussio…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-46C5B0
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spur of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700).  Description: The spur consists of two incomplete arms and an incomplete rowel box. The arms are broadly D-shaped in cross-section, flater on the inside and more rounded on the outer side, and one side is completely broken. The rowel box is integral, presenting a slit through the centre and is incomplete. The neck between the arm and the rowel box is undecorated and slightly thinner than the rowel box. The object has a brown green patina. Measurements: length: 48…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-F0F228
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603). Probably second issue, dated 1[57]3 on the coin. I.m probaly acorn. North 1997. Measurements: Diameter: 25.24; Weight: 2.26g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-855EBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625- 1649), Group D dating c. AD 1625-49.  Mintmark two pellets, inner circle on obverse and round shield.  Cf. North (1991) no: 2271.  Measurements: diameter 13.21mm, weight 0.50g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-360C13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped post-medieval silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth (AD 1649-1660). North no. 2728. The coin has been bent towards the reverse. The wreath border on the right hand side of the obverse has been almost completely removed. Measurements: Diameter: 15.8mm; weight: 0.83g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-0FD625
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Commonwealth halfgroat of post-medieval date (c.1649-1660). Mint of London. North (1991) p.206, no. 2728. Diameter: 16mm; Thickness: 0.5mm; Weight: 0.93g
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-0F7D88
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell type 1) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1800). Description: The token circular in plan and uniface, depicting a five petaled flower, with an enlarged boss at the centre. Each petal appears to contain a fleur de lis within it. Between each petal, near the outer edge is another smaller pellet. No lettering or numbering is discernible. The reverse side is plain with a tiny indentation, or pin-prick, at the centre. The disc's plane is flattish but uneven, with a white and grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 15.1mm; Thickness: 2.3mm; Weight:…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-BAA16A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy knife end cap of post-medieval date (c.1500-1650) Disscusion: The object takes the form of a horse's hoof with two opposing straight edges and two curved. It is oval in cross section, with flat faces on each end, one with iron corrosion from where it fit to the tang of a knife. Each side of the object has moulded decoration delineating aspects of the hoof and fetlock. The end that represents the underside of the hoof some visible small rounded indentations, perhaps indicating horseshoe nails. The object has a lig…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-A71C8C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn copper-alloy Tournai jetton dating to 1380-1521. Obverse: Unclear shield. Above shield: annulet. Legend: [AVE] MAR[I]A [CI]A[CIA] Reverse: Triple standed straight cross flueretty in 4-arched tressure. Measurements: Diameter: 27.4mm, Weight: 6.75g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-23C211
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of post-medieval date (c.1625-1725). Description: The object consists of a circular die face, a waisted handle, oval in cross-section and trefoil loop, now broken at the apex. The dies face is engraved with a crowned heart pierced with two arrows. The object has a dark brown and red patchy patina. Measurements: height: 21mm; width: 15mm; weight: 3.87g
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-2327DC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sword belt fitting of post-medieval date (c.1500-1700) Description: The object is sub-triangular in plan, comprising a flat curvilinear plate, now slightly bent, with splayed bifid terminals to either end, wider at the bottom than the top. The centre point of the top terminal extends into a circular-sectioned hook which is now broken at its base.  Two small perforations are pierced along the centre of the object, one at the top and one at the bottom. The plate is decorated on the front surface with a moulded foliate design in relief. T…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-131F31
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double-looped buckle of post-medieval date (c.1570-1700). Description: The frame is flat on both faces. It is symmetrical and each loop is pentagonal in plan. At the centre of each outside edge there is a flat pointed swelling forming a triangle. There are lobed protrusions at the ends of the bar which is sub-rectangular in cross-section. Both faces are plain. It does not have a pin. It is white metal coated and has some iron corrosion. Measurements: length: 23.6mm, width: 40.9mm, thickness: 2.1mm, weight: 6.50g. Discussion: A…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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