Record ID: CORN-384CDC
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silvered cast copper-alloy strap end for a book clasp of Howsam type A.9.2, with characteristic box-like construction. The socketed box chape containing the strap is square-ended with a central V-shaped notch in the upper edge and is pierced by a single copper alloy rivet to secure the strap. It is cast in one piece with a strip of silver around the edge. The remains of a leather strap can still be seen inside the socket which would have been attached to the book. The face of the body of the clasp is decorated with a rectangular panel inscribed with the Gothic letters 'IhC' d…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2019
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Record ID: CORN-7E7064
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy conical thimble with a plain basal zone and with a spiral of circular pits, probably hand-stamped, running around its wall above this. The top of the thimble, which is squashed flat, bears similar pits. Width: 28 mm, Height: 28 mm, Thickness (wall): 1 mm. These dimensions reflect the fact that the thimble has been flattened, and do not represent the original diameter and height of the thimble. Weight: 7.05 gms. Egan (2005) illustrates similar examples on page 132, fig.126, nos.630 & 631, which are dated from c.1550-1600.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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Record ID: CORN-7DCC42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval silver shilling of James I (1603-1625), First coinage (1603-1604), mintmark lis (1604-1605), so dated to 1604, second bust with beard merging with collar. Obverse: IACOBVS.D.G.ANG.SCO.FRA.ET.HIB.REX, crowned second bust right, XII behind the head Reverse: EXVRGAT.DEVS.DISSIPENTVR.INIMICI (Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered), square royal shield Cf. Spink (2008) p.249, no.2646
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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