Record ID: ESS-69D83E
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy jews harp of post-Medieval date. The head consists of a sub-oval loop which is of lozenge-shaped cross section. At its base, the loop extends into two tapering, parallel, arms with rounded terminals. The central tongue is missing.The artefact measures 51.7mm long, 14.9mm wide at the arms, and 5.9mm thick. Gordon Bailey suggests an 18th century date for jews harps of this form (Bailey 1995: 76-77).
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-69CCFD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval key. 38.1mm long, 11.6mm wide, 7.4mm thick.
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-69BD44
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy casket key. The bow is oval in plan and of flat section. No collar marks the end of the bow and start of the stem, the latter of which has an oval cross section, is slightly curved and flares towards a squared-off, hollow tip. The bit is 'T' shaped. Dimensions:32.2mm long, 10.9mm wide, 4.3mm thick.
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-36AC14
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy buckle dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1550-1650). The buckle would have comprised of two 'D' shaped loops either side of the central strap bar, although now only one loop remains. The frame and strap bar is 'D' shaped in section with a flat back and rounded upper surface. The strap bar has a rounded knop on each end and there is a rounded expansion in the centre of the outer edge of the loop. This expansion bears traces of a moulded flower design formed of five or six pellets set around a central pellet. The second loops is broken close to t…
Created on: Friday 31st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-35F639
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy buckle dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1650-1720). The buckle frame is ovoid (sub-annular) in plan and double-looped with a 'D'-shaped loop either side of a straight central recessed strap bar. The frame is undecorated on both faces and the reverse is bevelled on the interior edge. The pin is missing. It measures 14.8mm long, 12.5mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weighs 0.83g. This buckle is similar to Whitehead (2003; pg. 48), no. 279, dated between 1650 and 1750 AD.
Created on: Friday 31st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-155D16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period 330-335 AD (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-155402
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a radiate of uncertain emperor, dating to the period 260-296 AD. Standing figure holding possible spear reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-15463C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans (333-350 AD), dating to the period 343-8 AD (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG QNN reverse type depicting two Victories holding a small wreath each. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-153679
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus, probably of Magnentius, dating to the period 350-3 AD (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories supporting a large wreath inscribed VOT X MVLT X. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-152A97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of uncertain emperor, possibly a contemporary copy (barbarous radiate), dating to the period 260-296 AD. VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Virtus holding a shield and spear. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-15108D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius (350-3 AD), dating to the period 350-3 AD (Reece period 18). FELICITAS REI PVBLICE reverse type depicting Emperor holding a standard and Victory. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-14F6CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period 348-350 AD. FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting Emperor leading a captive from a hut. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-14C6CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period 330-335 AD (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-14AA19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver long-cross penny of Edward I-III. Class 10-15 coin, dating to the period 1305-1344. Mint of Canterbury.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-149C38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I. Trifoliate crown. Classes 1-9. Mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-147D44
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy cosmetic mortar dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman periods (100 BC to AD 200). The mortar is formed of a curved bar with a 'V'-shaped cross section. From the apex of the curve, on the lower edge, projects a 'D'-shaped tab with an off-centre perforation. Cosmetic mortars such as this would have formed part of cosmetic sets, the now missing corresponding pestle allowing for the grinding of small amounts of cosmetic powders. Jackson (2010:67) writes that cosmetic mortars and pestles are a British phenomenon, and at the time of writing c. 1000 were known, with on…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-145DDC
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy terminal from a rowel spur arm, dating to the Post Medieval period (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The fragment consists of a double looped terminal, each with a circular perforations (hole). From the terminal extends the arm which is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, with a flat reverse and curved outer face. The arm end terminates with a lateral collar, slightly wider the arm. On the other side of the collar is a 'D'-shaped projection. The rest of the spur is lost. Several similar spur terminals have been recorded on the PAS database including WMID-E1F6B5, N…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-142931
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One element of a copper alloy cuff link dating to the Post Medieval period (1660-1750 AD). One half of the cuff link remains, the other has been lost in antiquity, The element is circular with integral perforated lug on the reverse. The face is decorated with two hearts, surmounted by a crown, on a field comprising a grid of tiny punched dots. The design sits within a raised border and stepped outside edge. This device has been associated with Charles II 's restoration in 1660 or his marriage to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, See Read (2008), Metal Buttons c.900BC-c.AD1700, page 98, n…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: ESS-505D22
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a wheel-thrown vessel dating to the Post Medieval period. The fragment forms most of the handle with some body sherd attached. It is of a hard orange-brown fabric with irregularly sorted, large rounded mica inclusions. The outer surfaces of the handle are slipped in white with the remains of a dark-gray glaze present in patches. The handle would have belonged to a pipkin, or cooking vessel. Dimensions: 123.8mm long, 23.9mm in width and weighs 95.29g.
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: ESS-50397C
Object type: SHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a leather shoe dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods. The fragment is part of the sole of the shoe and is from the heel. The outer edges bear stitch holes, irregularly spaced. The surface is covered with irregular holes and it is not clear as to whether these are stitching holes or post depositional wear and damage. The toe and rest of the sole sections of the sole are missing due to old breaks and the sides of the shoe also do not survive. Dimensions: length: 57.2mm; width: 64.2mm; weight: 4.55g.
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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