Record ID: DENO-6C4BB3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete bar mount of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1150 - c. AD 1450. The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. Only the bottom lug remains as a rectangular shaped projection, this terminates in a slight hook, which is at a right angle to the rest of the object. The top lug is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The remains of the lug are visible as a very worn break at the top of the object. The projecting lug is rectangular in shape, and D shaped in section. What would have been the central oval is domed, it is…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-5827D7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic openwork belt mount, strap fitting or buckle plate of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1150 - c. AD 1300. The object is broadly rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. There is an open work design in the centre of the object which seems to show two beasts with long tails entwined, the legs of the beasts are also visible, or so it appears, the heads of the animals are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. There is a beaded border, comprising of three raised bearded lines which are flanked by grooves, the border forms the ou…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Record ID: DENO-1A311D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy single looped oval buckle frame of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1250 - c. AD 1400. The object has the appearance of being broadly D shaped in plan and is oval in section. The loop is broken and a large portion of the buckle is missing, including the strap bar, much of the loop and pin, these are presumed lost in antiquity. The loop has a raised ridge running along the inside, the outer edge is domed slightly. In the centre of the loop are two rectangular lobed knops flanking a constricted portion of the outer loop which accommodates a copper a…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-B3126D
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy miniature toy cauldron or pot of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period dating from c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1600. The toy is a miniature tripod cauldron which is circular with a flared rim, waisted neck and bulbous body with a slightly flattened base. Three, equally spaced, circular sectioned legs project from the base of the vessel, although one has broken soon after the body. The vessel would have had two handles, diametrically opposed, and attached to the rim and shoulder, these remain as two rectangular sectioned lugs one each side of the object. T…
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-461EB4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval, English jetton of Edward I (AD 1272- AD 1307). It is probably of the 'Sterling bust' type, probably similar to Class X, issued between c.AD 1302 and c.AD 1307. Obverse: Crowned bust facing; all within a border of alternating rectangles and pellets. Reverse: Short cross moline with pellet in each angle within border. Border of pellets surrounds. Other similar Jettons of this type have been recorded on the database including, LVPL-494D59 and WAW-6D181B. Diameter: 17.8 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
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Record ID: DENO-31E468
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy buckle, probably from a spur, dating perhaps to the 11th to 13th centuries AD. The buckle has a triangular or trapezoidal frame, D-shaped in cross-section with a flat reverse. There is a projecting pin rest in the centre of the straight outside edge. The pin hole is set in a rounded lobe which projects into the interior of the frame at the apex of the triangle. The inner edges of the frame appear to have been bevelled. The pin is triangular in plan and rectangular in cross-section, made from one piece of copper alloy which has been folded round the hole t…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Last updated: Saturday 18th August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-79935D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable annular brooch or buckle fragment of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1250 - c. AD 1500. The object is broadly C shaped in plan and C shaped in section. The front is decorated with a raised central ridge with a slight lip on the outside. The sides slope down towards the edges of the buckle. The reverse is concave and appears undecorated. There is a rectangular ridge at one end of the object, close to the terminal. The two terminal ends of the object show evidence of ancient breaks. The object measures 39.0 mm in length and is 13.8 mm wid…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-76305F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy D shaped buckle frame of possibly the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. The object is D shaped in plan and D shaped in section. There is no decoration on the surface of the object and the edges do not appear bevelled. The strap bar is not narrowed and the pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The strap bar appears faceted, or square in section. The object measures 16.2 mm in length and is 11.4 mm wide. It has a thickness of 2.2 mm and weighs 0.8 g. The object is a dark green in colour with an even patina. There are traces of l…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-FE93A3
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable Harness Suspension mount of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1300 - c. AD 1500. The object is broadly rectangular in plan and square in section. The object consists of two rectangular loops with a central rivet hole in between. The rivet hole is circular in plan and set at a right angle to the loops. The object is curved up on the left side slightly. The object is undecorated, though there are traces of gold coloured gilding on the surface. The object measures 11.5 mm in length and is 42.0 mm wide. It has a thickness in the centre of…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: DENO-FE1426
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, possible mount, or dress fastener or harness pendant, of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1200 - 1500. The object is scallop shell shaped and slightly C shaped in section. The top edge of the object is curved and has small semi circular protrusions (bumps) on the outside edge. The scallop is carefully moulded with grooves between each raised traingular lump, the shell tapers to a narrow rectangular protrusion at the base. The inner edge of the curved top is raised and forms a ridge. The left side of the object shows signs of …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 30th December 2016
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Record ID: DENO-8D7018
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified object, but probable harness fitting or casting waste of probably the Medieval period, dating from AD 1200 - AD 1500. The object is broadly rectangular in plan and D - shaped in section. There is a circular plate of possible decoration, the object is heavily corroded but the decoration is probably in the form of a rose with a pellet, formed of a rivet, in the centre. It is possible that the decoration could be in the form of a face also but it is difficult to be sure. Below the decoration is a flattened rectangular base with a blackened break with eviden…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2015
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Record ID: DENO-4B3CD6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped annular buckle frame of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1550. The buckle frame is broadly oval in plan and circular in section. The outer edges have been decorated with a chevron design of incised diagonal lines, which travels in the same direction around the circumference. There is a narrowed strap bar in the centre of the object which has bevelled edges, making it broadly square in section. There are traces of iron corrosion at the top and bottom of the strap bar, indicating the pin was made from ir…
Created on: Monday 19th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2020
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Record ID: DENO-0F0083
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated swivel, probably a fitting from a harness or an elaborate dog lead, of the Early Medieval to Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1000 - c. AD 1300. The object is composed of three separate elements. In the centre is a flattened sphere which has been decorated with a cross hatched, open work design. The sphere is hollow. At the top and bottom of the of the sphere is a raised circular ridge which holds a circular rivet, which is in turn attached to a broadly oval suspension loop. The suspension loop is broadly oval in plan and has a circular perforati…
Created on: Friday 16th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-0D92E8
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book clasp of Howsam type A.1.1, dating to the Late Medieval period, c. AD 1350 - c. AD 1450. The item is part of a two-piece book clasp with a hinged plate and loop. In this case the plate has been lost and it is the lower part of the hinge and the whole loop which survives. The loop has a central hole, is domed on the front and flat on the reverse. The loop terminates in a small looped projection, with a hole at right angles to the rest of the clasp. The domed loop has been decorated with incised circular pellets, resembling scales, with two grooves cre…
Created on: Friday 16th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
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Record ID: DENO-0C86CA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle with an integral box chape of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1390 - c. AD 1500, missing its frame and pin. The box chape is trapezoidal in plan and broadly rectangular in section. There is a rectangular void in the chape to accommodate the strap. On the reverse there are two copper alloy rivets near the rim of the chape. The front is inscribed with gothic or black letter script, which appears to read IHC. This is all enclosed by a border made up of incised lines. The buckle narrows and then expands towards the frame. This expand…
Created on: Friday 16th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-F80DB2
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Harness Pendant of the medieval Period, dating from AD 1189 -AD 1399. The pendant is a "heater" shield shaped type (flat top with sides sloping steeply to a point). On the flat edge is an integral suspension loop set at a right angle to the pendant, the top of the suspension loop is missing presumed lost in antiquity. The front face of the pendant shows heraldic decoration, consisting of three settings in the shape of passant lions left with paws raised on a red enamel background. The lion-shaped settings are missing their inlay. In heraldic terms this …
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: DENO-E5083B
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy book mount, late medieval or early post-medieval, dating from c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1600. The object is square in plan and flat with a central circular flat-topped boss impressed from the reverse of the object. The reverse of the boss is hollow. At each of three of the corners of the mount there is one circular perforation for a rivet (average diameter: 2.3 mm), the fourth corner (the bottom left on the front) still has a rectangular copper-alloy rivet attached. A the top right of the boss the metal has been pinched or folded over and appears to overlap, which forms a…
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-51B4F0
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1350 - c. AD 1450. The thimble is of the beehive or domed shape, and is circular in plan. A series of circular holes or indentations have been punched around the sides in continuous vertical lines to the domed top. The very top of the thimble is tonsured, not stamped and is undecorated. It has a circular perforation in the centre. The base of the thimble has been decorated with two concentric horizontal grooves and is circular in plan. The thimble measures 17.8 mm tall, a maximum diame…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2015
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Record ID: DENO-BE7C45
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1200 - AD 1500. Approximately half of the spur is present, consisting of most of the back part of the spur. The sides are incomplete and the rowel is missing. In plan it is a shallow 'U' shape. Both sides are incomplete and have a lozenge shaped cross-section. Each side tapers out gradually from the back towards the heart shaped rowel box protruding from the back of the object. The rowel box has a V-shaped cut in it with a rivet through the end. This is where the rowel would have…
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
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Record ID: DENO-144DD1
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably complete, copper alloy, heraldic shield shaped harness mount or fitting of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1450. The harness fitting is shield-shaped (triangular with straight top and lower sides curving to an apex). The front left corner has been bent slightly towards the reverse. The front was probably enamelled with an heraldic design, although most of the enamel is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. Some traces of gold coloured gilding are still present on the surface. The design is difficult to make out but there is a chevron (inverted V) sha…
Created on: Monday 29th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
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