Record ID: HAMP-366850
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval single loop buckle with integral forked spacer dating to c. AD 1350-1450. This item is incomplete as the pin and the additional sheet plates which fix over the forked spacer are missing. The frame of the buckle is sub-oval in plan with a pointed lip to the outward exterior edge; this is slightly off centre and is triangular in plan and section. The interior edge of the frame at the aperture is bevelled vertically, with the exterior edge bevelled diagonally to the flattened underside, creating a sub-triangular section. At the transition to the f…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-E01477
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy gilt strap fitting probably dating to the 12th-13th centuries AD. The fitting is formed of a central circular disc, which is convex at the upper surface and concave to the underside. From this central circular disc two integrally cast rectangular in plan and flat in section extensions are visible (measuring 10mm in length by 11.8mm in width), which are both pierced by a circular aperture (diameter 2.7mm). One of these rectangular extensions continues with a narrowed rectangular bar, which extends for 22.5mm then loops underneath itself to faste…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-DFFA64
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval strap fitting for a sword belt of probable 17th century date. The main body of the fitting is sub-rectangular in plan, with a slightly convex upper surface and flattened underside. To one end, the body of the mount flares slightly outwards and a central triangular recess splits the body to two slightly rounded terminals. At the opposing end a single incised line is located above the transition to the rearward curving hook; this hook is hemispherical in section with a flattened underside and narrows to a rounded point. Through the body of t…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-DFD5D6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval gilt mount with integral pointed lugs dating to the 17th century. The mount takes the form of a cross fleuretty in plan, with each of the lower curved leaves of the trifoliate terminals adjoining that of the next branch, creating an enclosed circular form. Four small circular apertures, one in each quarter, have been formed between the branches. In the centre of the cross is a single raised pellet within a lozenge. The underside of the mount is flat, and retains the two integral pointed lugs; these have been bent at almost 90 degrees into the…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-DFCA21
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded cast copper-alloy Medieval suspension mount for a harness pendant of 13th-14th century date. The suspension mount is formed from a sub-rectangular in plan body with a circular in plan terminal; this terminal has a convex upper surface and a concave underside. The rectangular body is flat in section but is formed from a piece of copper-alloy that has been folded under itself to secure the pin which would have held the pendant; it terminates in a rounded triangular point at the underside of the domed terminal. A sub-rectangular slot to hold the now absent pendant is …
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-DFBFC4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn and corroded cast copper-alloy Medieval harness pendant with suspension mount of 13th-14th century date. The pendant is circular in plan and flat in section with a sub-oval integrally cast suspension loop; this is pierced by a circular aperture through which a copper-alloy pin is retained in situ. This pin secures the pendant to the suspension mount, which is sub-rectangular in plan and flat in section. The body of the mount has has been folded under itself to secure the pin holding the pendant; it terminates in a slightly rounded point at the underside. Just above…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-DFA695
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn cast copper-alloy Medieval harness pendant dating to the 14th century AD. The body of the pendant is cruciform in plan and hemispherical in section with an integral suspension loop. The pendant body is formed from a central square with four rounded lobes, with each lobe defined by a small linear indentation from the central square; the lobe to the right appears slightly smaller than the other three. A central circular aperture pierces the middle of the central square. Extending from the uppermost lobe is a sub-triangular in profile and flat in section suspension lo…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-DF8D07
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount dating to the 14th century AD. The mount is almost complete as only the two separate rivets which would have attached the mount to a strap are now absent. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body, from which two sub-circular terminal lobes extend. All are hemispherical in section, with a concave indentation to the underside in the centre of each lobe. The upper surface of the central oval lobe is decorated with irregular cross-hatching, composed of four prominent horizontal grooves and a series of shallower vertical lines. T…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-DF7EA4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded Early Medieval gilded copper-alloy fragment, probably from an early Anglo-Saxon florid cruciform brooch of 6th century date. The fragment is flat and sub-triangular and depicts a stylised human mask in relief facing forwards. The head is in Style I, with two small circular eyes above large rounded cheeks. A prominent triangular nose extends from the slightly curved eyebrow ridges, which are joined at the centre and each terminate in a small upward-curling spiral. The upper edge of the eyebrow ridge has a jagged break. To either side of the face is a further larg…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
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Record ID: HAMP-DF3F47
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix probably dating to c. AD 1250-1400. This artefact is formed from a complete sub-rectangular handle, which is hexagonal in section, that expands to the circular die. At the upper portion of the handle a trifoliate suspension loop is retained, which is pierced by a sub-lozengical aperture. Below this, a collar of three raised ridges is visible, with each ridge defined by shallow grooves. The hexagonal in section narrowed handle then tapers inwardly in a concave manner before expanding to the edges of the die, producing six faceted sides.…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-893DC2
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a sheet copper-alloy open thimble or 'sewing ring' of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1450-1600). The fragment is hemispherical in plan with sides that taper inwardly in width from the base to the top. The outer surface of the sewing ring has a series of sub-circular indentations arranged in five irregular rows; one has pierced through the thimble wall. This fragment is a dark green colour overall, with lighter corrosion product visible within the indentations. This fragment measures 18mm in diameter, with a height of 10.4mm and a thickness of 1.4mm. …
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-892535
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval strap fitting for a sword belt of probable 17th century date. The main body of the fitting is oval in plan, with a convex upper surface and a concave underside. Traces of three vertical facets remain across the upper surface, but are now heavily worn. Extending from the top of this oval form is a single horizontal rib, above which is a sub-circular knop. Retained through this knop is a single circular rivet, clearly visible to the underside. A further small sub-rectangular extension is visible from the top of the knop which is now incomple…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-88FDA0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete cast copper-alloy late Medieval to early Post Medieval double looped annular buckle dating to c. AD 1450-1550. The buckle is incomplete as the pin is missing. The buckle frame is shaped to resemble a five petalled flower in plan, with the petals created by five lateral incisions from the exterior edge of the frame. At three of the petals, the exterior edge has been worn flat, whilst the two others have a slight concave central dip. The central apertures are 'D' shaped in plan, and bevelled diagonally at the exterior edges; the pin bar is sub-triangular in section…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-88B9A5
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and nearly complete cast copper-alloy gilt Medieval harness mount in the form of a shield dating to c. AD 1200-1400 and depicting a bend dexter coticed between six lions. The mount is formed of a slightly curved in profile front plate, which has a flattened top and convex sides that meet at the lower portions in a point. On the face of the shield are three diagonal lines running from the viewers top left to bottom right (bend dexter) across the shield; the central line is thicker and flanked by two narrower bands. To the upper right above the lines are three rampant lions…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-886837
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval gilt and enamelled mount in the form of a cherub, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The mount is sub-triangular in plan and rectangular in section with the upper portion representing a cherub with open wings, and the lower displaying foliate detail terminating in a circular loop. The head of the cherub is very pronounced in profile, with a clear face and hair detail visible, and triangular wings extending to the sides. These are formed from a series of cast ridges and grooves. Below the head of the cherub is a sub-oval piece of ins…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-781541
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver Post Medieval penny of Charles I, probable London mint with two pellets as an initial mark dating to c. AD 1625-1649. Fourth bust with 'I' behind bust, Group D (North 2268). The lettering 'ET' on the obverse appears to lie over part of the bust. This coin has been pierced through at 6 o'clock on the obverse, possibly to allow for re-use as a token or pendant.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-77E924
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete French copper-alloy douzain of Henry III or IV (1575-1610), uncertain mint. The obverse depicts a crown above a round topped shield containing fleur de lis, H / - to the sides, with the reverse a long cross fourchee. This coin is now in two parts. This coin has received a counter-stamp on the reverse. Such a countermark of a fleur-de-lis in an oval of pellets revalued the coin at 15 deniers under Louis XIII during the ordinance of June 1640.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-7764B6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn and bent copper-alloy strap end of probable Post Medieval date. This strap end consists of two sub-rectangular and flat in section plates which separate from a single narrowed tip. The upper plate has a flattened rectangular attachment end, whilst the lower is rounded and sub-oval. The upper plate has a small circular aperture whilst the lower plate preserves the rectangular in section rivet in situ. The upper surface of the strap end is decorated with cast raised herringbone detail; the underside is flat and undecorated. The body of the strap end has been ben…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-773E58
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of a Medieval copper-alloy strap end dating to c. AD 1250-1400. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan and flat in section with an uneven break to one side, suggesting continuation of this object. At the complete end two small circular apertures are visible, one to each corner, to assist with attachment. Around the edges of the upper surface of the strap end is a border of small squares created through incision; the underside is plain. This artefact has a mid green corrosion surface overall, with areas of possible tinning or gilt visible in a smooth area on the upper …
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-76D127
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and slightly bent cast copper-alloy Medieval annular brooch dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The brooch is formed of a circular in plan and flat in section frame, with a small narrowed recessed pin bar to one side; the pin is now absent. The upper surface of the brooch is decorated with a series of stylised letters, whilst the underside is plain and undecorated. The brooch now has a dark green-grey colour overall with a slightly pitted and worn surface. A near identical example made of Pewter can be found in Dress Accessories (1991: 254, fig. 164. no 1336) and in Hattatt (2000…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2013
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