Record ID: ESS-4D7A14
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy mount (probably) dating from the Post Medieval to Modern period c. AD 1750-1900. Similar examples to this have been recorded on the database and have been described as likely mounts, with one (CORN-CE63E7) being described as a cornucopuia terminal. The mount is triangular in plan and takes the form of a ram's head with hors to either side, curing inward towards the eyes. The head emerges from a sub-cylindrical foliate decorated 'tube' which terminates in a downward curving oval shaped tab. The inside of the tube is hollow though the inside of the ram's head port…
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 12th December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-4D072D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold plated (copper-alloy cored) contemporary copy of an iron age gold stater of the Trinovantes (Eastern Region) dating to c. 60-40 BC. Rudd's 'Late Whaddon Chase - big pellet' type. ABC p. 119, no. 2338 for solid gold prototype.
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 12th December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-775E34
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a decorated cast copper-alloy buckle frame, dating to the Medieval period. The frame is 'D' shaped in section once the halves are fitted together. The buckle is flat with decorative elements on one face. Each of these elements is situated within rectangular 'panels' across the buckle frame face (outer edge). These segments are defined in some instances by a single transverse grooved line, and in other by a thin raised transverse ridge. Within the 'panels' the decoration takes the form of stamped dots as well as lines forming triangular shapes. Some of the decoration n…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BD9843
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Very worn fragment of a copper-alloy socketed axehead dating to the Late Bronze Age period, that is c. 1000-800BC. The remaining fragment of the axehead takes the form of a slightly curved sub rectangular piece of the looped section of a socketed axe. The loop is still present and is integrally cast. Dimensions: weight: 10.8g, length: 27.0mm, width: 16.3mm, height: 14.9mm
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Record ID: ESS-BD857A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy bell dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, c. AD 1300-1600. The bell is sub-circular in shape, with the main body formed of four inwardly cirving tabs of flat copper-alloy sheet. There is a rectangular sectioned stem emerging from the centre top of the bell body. At the terminal of the stem, there is a flattened circular tab with a hole at the centre (now damaged) which acts as the attachment loop. The pea, made of iron, is intact and found inside the bell body. Bells of this sheet metal type are commonly attributed to the Medieval and early Post-Me…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BC2CC4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50-80. Harlow type, Mackreth 1.a (see Mackreth 2011: 50). The brooch features a double pierced lug though the lower piercing for the axis bar is broken. The upper chord piercing is intact with the chord and springs to either side still in situ. The wings are semi-cylindrical and open at the rear. The brooch is 'T' shaped in form, with the bow being slightly wider at the head where it extends into the top part of the lug. The bow features a central spine with a thin incised line down the centre. There appears to be the remains of some…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BACFD0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy strap union dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman period, c. 100 BC to AD 100. The item is formed of a central vertical row of three openwork circles, all 'D' shaped in section. From the circles at either end of the row emerge circular shaped tabs. These are perpendicular to the face of the openwork circles, and there are four in total; two on the upper circle, emerging on opposite sides, and two on the lower. Between the tabs on each side of the row of circles is a cylindrical bar that connects the two tabs on either side. This forms two strap bars at ei…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
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Record ID: ESS-C81459
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy tobacco pipe tamper dating to the post medieval period, c. 1600-1700. The item is formed of a flat oval shaped plate with two faces. On one can be seen a profile bust in relief, likely that of King Charles I. On the opposite side is a crowned oval shield with three lozenges across, inside a garniture. Extending from the bottom edge of the oval plate is a cylindrical shaft with a widened mid-section and decorative collars, and a tapering base below an incised collar, ending in the flat circular tamper portion of the artefact. A close parallel to this example exis…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-C504FC
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
incomplete cast copper-alloy book fitting, dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1350-1450. The fitting appears to be of Howsam class A.1. The main body of the fitting is comprised of a circular central portion 10.8mm in height, with a drilled hole at the centre. from one edge emerges a zoomorphic head pointing downward, toward the base of the fitting. On it can be seen moulded decoration depicting ears, as well as a constriction defining the snout or muzzle, and beneath, an incised line defining the mouth. Opposite the animal head terminal on the other side of the circular centra…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1F1C75
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cauldron or similar large metal vessel. The leg is zoomorphic in form and appears as a three-toed foot. Each 'toe' is rounded with the centre one being the largest. The upper portion of the toes moulds into the leg support, which is triangular in plan. The base of the pot leg is somewhat uneven and worn. The patina is light green in colour and very worn, with areas of darker green, smoother texture. The item likely dates from the medieval to post medieval periods, c. AD 1250-1700.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1EEE34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy weight with a cylindrical shaped void or hole running through the centre from top to bottom (diameter 6.5mm). The item has 14 sides (including the flat top and bottom where the holes are present) and weighs 68.72g. Many of the edges and vertices are worn, though the faces are still distinguishable. The item takes the form of a large bead, though due to its size and weight, it was been recorded as a weight, possibly a loom weight. It is likely Early medieval to medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1ED1F0
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy sword, knife or dagger pommel, likely dating to the medieval period. The pommel is hexagonal in form with a flat top at the centre of which is a sub-rectangular void. Two sub-ovoid knops emerge opposite one another from the edge, extending down slightly into the sides of the hexagon shaped pommel. The sides are slanted slighty inward so that the pommel tapers slightly in width as it nears the bottom edge. Near to this bottom edge is a incised double line border with transverse vertical lines inside. The bottom is open.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1EAE2A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper-alloy eye fitting from a toggle clasp sword belt, dating from c. AD 1550-1650. The item is sub-rectangular in shape and is formed of an outer 'D' shaped sectioned frame with a rectangular void at the centre. One edge has a raised curved profile. The opposite edge appears to be broken just beyond a slightly raised ridge. Near to the raised curved edge there is a loop attached with an approx internal diameter of 3.6mm.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0B3DD2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragmentary copper-alloy strap end dating to the medieval period c. AD 1200-1400. The item is formed of a flat piece of copper-alloy sheet plate, ending in a curved rectangular terminal which is raised higher than that of the sheet plate. At the centre of this terminal is a rivet, still intact. There appears to be some moulded decoration on the terminal, though the nature of the decoration cannot be clearly stated. The flat sheet plate is decorated with zig zag incised lines forming a large cross. Similar artefacts have been recorded on the database, see also LIN-9E550B, SOM…
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0B19E4
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy worn uniface coin weight for a half Ryal (rose noble), of 3.50g (circa 0.12oz, 54 grains),depicting a ship. Mid to late 15th century
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-09BD75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Roman brooch, c. AD 43-410. The remains of a brooch with only the lower portion of the bow, the foot and part of the catchplate still remaining. The bow has a raised central ridge, and the catchplate has a triangular void at the centre. The patina is brown with some indication of iron staining, but generally smooth in texture
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A331A3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy thimble dating to the 13th century, c. AD 1200-1300. The thimble, which has a max. base diameter of 15.2mm, is domed and tapers to a slight point. It is 11.7mm high and weighs 2.01g. The decoration on the side of the thimble are arranged into five panels each separated with a double groove border, forming a 'strapwork' decorative motif. The domed section of the thimble is also arranged into five panels, though these are separated with a single groove border. At the apex of the thimble point there is a moulded five petalled flower design, with each petal fitting into …
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A2DD1C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy mount dating to the medieval period c. AD 1350-1500. The mount is made of a sub rectangular sheet of copper-alloy metal. The decorative face of the mount has incised black letter decoration on a background of incised zig-zag lines. Though it is difficult to discern the exact inscription, it could be IhS (denoting the name of Christ in its abbreviated form), as a striking parallel of this example exists with the same inscription and was recorded on the database here: DENO-55231A. The back of the mount is undecorated and shows the remains of three integral lugs.
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A29074
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy strap fitting dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1300-1500. The fitting is bar shaped with a triangular section. At either terminal there are two bulbous knops and a further pair of knops at the centre. The underside features three integral lugs, only one of which (the centre) remains unbroken, though it is bent. The surface of the fitting shows the remains of a decorative motif, though little detail can be seen. The item was gilded, and some of the gilding remains on the surface. Fittings of similar form are known from the database, and have been variously …
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-A257B3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper-alloy seal matrix dating from c. AD 1200-1400. The seal matrix has a circular die stamp and a tapered and faceted hexagonal section handle with a collared oval drilled loop at its apex. The terminal handle is trilobed. The die is engraved with a lion rampant right (left in impression), with the inscription * S' ROBERT VA[LC]HE (possibly)
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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