Record ID: WMID-3B3A3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). It is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at both ends, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. Iron corrosion products are present at the centre, and indicate that the pin may have been made from iron. The strap fitting measures 31.4 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 7.1 mm thi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2F40CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800).  The probable furniture fitting consists of a disc with twelve points, though with one larger and more angular than the rest. One side bears a moulded radial pattern, with each ray bordered like a petal. The larger petal forms part of an attachment/suspension fitting, with a longitudinal ridge on the reverse. The reverse of the disc has the remains of a central attachment spike in the centre.  It measures 31.9 mm in length, 22.5 mm wide and it is 4.9 mm thick. The metal is 2.…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6813F6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked strap-fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). The main body of the fitting is sub-circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The front of the main body has three vertical facets. Curvilinear decoration is visible on the front. At one end a rounded knop is pierced, with an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. Between the knop and main body there is a single transverse ridge. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section and incomplete. Between the hook and main body is a pair of transverse ridge…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-654385
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present. It was originally S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at one end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. The strap fitting measures 29.2 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-48F097
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting, probably from a sword belt, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 to AD 1700). The strap fitting has a inverted, elongated trapezoidal body with a flattened 'W' shaped upper edge and similar shaped lower side edges. The outer face of the body has a vertical, central, ridge with a shallow groove on either side between circular rivet holes. The remains of iron circular sectioned rivets are still present within the rivet holes. A closed suspension loop is present at the bottom of the strap fitting. In profile th…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98CE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 to AD 1650). It is oval in shape with a narrow D shape section band going to the back on one end and a similar, shorter length on the other. This may have formed a loop or two clinched lugs. The front has a symmetrical floral design (adorsed foliage) in low relief set in an incuse panel leaving a raised border.  It measures 32.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several simil…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C5A02
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C4CAE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate, possibly decorated by a leaf pattern. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above an incomplete forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D6E343
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap loop, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap loop is oval in plan and section. It consists of an oval frame with a flattened panel at the front. The front consists of an oval flattened panel with longitudinal ridges. The reverse of the panel is plain and undecorated. The strap bar is narrowed slightly, for the strap. It measures 31.6 in length, 56.6 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 14.8 mm. The strap loop weighs 31.9 grams. The strap loop is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even, but flaky surface patina. This flakines…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D5320A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork cruciform mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is cruciform in shape, with four projecting arms. Each arm is the same and terminates in an rounded knop, with a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet placed through it. Beneath the terminal knop is an openwork triangular shape, with rounded sides, which continue into a central square openwork. It represents a two strand ropework design. The edges have been rounded. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 31.6 mm in length, …
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-43BE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consist of a sub triangular mount. In plan the mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an inward facing chevron shape at one end and a narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the other. The hook is incomplete. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis. The rivet holes have an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The upper face of the mount has rounded edges and the reverse face is slightly dished. The…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2B2D71
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy toggle clasp of Early Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1500 to AD 1700. The plate consists of an open work and moulded design of one central circular perforation. The top horizontal edge of the object is decorated with a series of transverse lines, giving a rope like effect. Two iron rivets which are heavily corroded, but still in place are located above and below the open work design. The longer edges of the plate are not straight but almost reflect a foliage design. The edges has deep cusps, and trefoil and bifurcate knops. Beneath the open work plate ther…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2AED8F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century). Less than 50% of the strap mount is present, consisting of one loop and one terminal. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy, broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount has two opposing rounded lugs with a central rivet hole, almost resembling a fleur de lis/lys. One side is incomplete. The plate is then waisted, after which the upper and lower edges flare and contract along th…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C3F683
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in shape, with two rounded corners. A circular perforation is placed off centre, positioned closer to the squared end. This has an internal diameter of 11.0 mm. On the rounded end, there are two circular concavities. These have an internal diameter of 3.1 mm. These concavities are present on the reverse side of the strap fittings as two small domes. It measures 32.7 mm in length, 24.8 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 6.6 g. The strap fitti…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C2951C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sheet metal hooked strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting has been made from a sheet of copper alloy metal cutting in a sub rectangular shape, with one wide end and one narrow end. The narrow end has been bent forward to create a curved hook. Four circular rivet holes are present. The lower two are empty (internal diameter 2.6 mm), but the top two contain the remains of copper alloy rivets. The rivets have a diameter of 4.2 mm. A vertical groove runs to the right of the rivet holes. The reverse is flat, with …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C22361
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is rectangular in shape. It has been made from a folded piece of copper alloy metal, then bent in half to form a loop shape and secured at the top with a copper alloy rivet. The rivet head has a diameter of 10.1 mm and the shank has a diameter of 6.6 mm. The sheet copper alloy metal has a thickness of 0.6 mm. No decoration is present on either side. It measures 47.9 mm in length, 11.9 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 9.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid g…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-464E5F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword belt fitting of Post-Medieval dating (AD 1550-1700). The object is composed of a large integral loop attached to a sub-rectangular plate. The plate has undulating edges and two semi-circular voids at the opposing end to the loop. There is a circular perforation in the centre of the plate. Flanking the central perforation are two circular perforations, for iron rivets (now missing). These small holes have an internal diameter of 2.1 mm. The object appears to be broken across the semi-circular voids. It measures 30.6 mm in length, 31.0 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-45B88B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked strap-fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). Around 75% of the strap fitting is present, with one terminal missing. The main body of the fitting is sub-circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The front of the main body has three vertical facets.  Between the hook and main body there is a single transverse ridge. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. There is an integral copper-alloy rivet on the rear face situated between the hook and main body. It measures 34.0&…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-609939
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two-part toggle clasp (toggle-section), of early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the toggle clasp is present. The toggle is missing. The fitting is decorated with moulded relief and openwork. The plate has a central circular hole, either side of this a circular rivet hole with the rivet still in place. Running along the straight outside edge is a grooved line. The sides of the plate are open work with a circular notch either side of the upper rivet hole. Beside the central circular hole on both sides are three projecting prongs. Below t…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F3DDE6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable strap fitting or possible shoe cleat, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable strap fitting is rectangular in shape, with a rectangular slot in the centre. This measures 13.2 mm in length and 4.9 mm wide.The short edges curve round to form downward pointing points (both incomplete). Traces of iron corrosion products are present at either end of the rectangular slot. Rectangular recesses are present on both long edges. No decoration is visible on the upper surface. It measures 25.0 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. The metal is 2.5 …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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