Record ID: SWYOR-18D405
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy partial handle and handle attachment lug from a Late Medieval to Post Medieval chafing dish dating from about AD 1400 - 1600. Only part of the loop handle survives; the straight bar that passes through the attachment lug, and part of the sides. The sides are concave and curved. The sides are hexagonal in cross section. There are various file marks from finishing on the outer sides. One face of the handle is decorated with regularly spaced small circles stamped onto the surface. The other face is plain. The lug is oval in plan and hexagonal in cross-section with ro…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-A3B569
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Constantius II (AD 324 - 361), dating from the period AD 337-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers with spears and shields, one standard in the middle. Mint of Trier. LRBC p.6, no.132. Compare WILT-2D425D. The coin is 14.9mm diameter 1.3mm thick and 1.3g.
Created on: Monday 2nd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-A1CE27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy trade weight from the reign of James I (AD 1603 - 1625) or James II (AD 1685 - 1688). The weight is circular and flat with no rim. The front has a central dimple and the back has file marks across it. It is stamped with a Crowned I (for James I or II) at 6 o'clock and an ewer (for the founders company) at 11 o'clock. There may have been sword stamped at 1 o'clock, this area is now very worn. It is 13.7mm in diameter and 3.2mm thick. It weighs 2.93gm. It was probably originally an eighth (0.125oz) of an ounce (two drams) with some weight lost to corrosion.
Created on: Monday 2nd July 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-A0B317
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book clasp, dating from the Post-Medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1700. It is rectangular in plan, flaring outwards at one end and with squared shoulders at the other. Between the shoulders is a curved, blunt fastening hook. There is the remains of an iron rivet in the centre of the flared terminal. There is very faint stamped or incised decoration on the front which is possibly a flower taking up the full width of the plate next to the hook, and a possible similar, but larger, design round the rivet hole. The clasp has a light brown patina. It is 51.5mm long, 21.5mm wi…
Created on: Monday 2nd July 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-A0A158
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book clasp, dating from the Post-Medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1700. It is rectangular in plan, flaring outwards at one end and with squared shoulders at the other. Between the shoulders is a curved, blunt fastening hook. The flared end divides into a bifurcated terminal with a copper alloy rivet in each part. There is also a stamped double incuse ring round a small hole in the main plate. The clasp has a light brown patina. It is 62.9mm long, 24.5mm wide, 1.5mm thick on the plate, 4.9mm with the curve of the hook and the rivets are 5.4mm long. 10.1g. Margeson (19…
Created on: Monday 2nd July 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-0FFB8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; probably a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 - 364), dating from AD 347 - 348 (Reece Period 17), most probably a VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths. Mint unknown. The coin is 14.4mm diameter, 1.3mm thick and 1.08g. The coin is of a dark gray-green patina.
Created on: Monday 25th June 2018
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-7A12D7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, two part, copper-alloy strap end of Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1400. The remaining portion consists of part of the cast front plate. The plate is rectangular and flat, terminating in a narrow neck and an openwork terminal. Just before the terminal on the main plate is a pair of opposing U-shaped notches, one of which is slightly damaged. The openwork terminal, which also has damaged edges, has four circular perforations, forming a cross like design with the remaining metal. One of the perforations has been damaged and is incomplete. The upper face of the rectangular…
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-791E44
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, hooked strap fitting; an S shaped belt fastener of Post Medieval date, AD 1550 - 1900. It is S shaped and zoomorphic, having the head of a snake at each end. On both sides in the centre there are two transverse ridges, each with three petals, leaves or feathers extending along part of the body. The eyes of the snake heads are also moulded in relief and have a moulded eyebrow extending backwards from the upper edge of the eye. The fastener displays a smooth, light brown patina. It is 40.9mm long, 19.2mm wide and 4.9mm thick. It weighs 12.07 gm. Similar examples are i…
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-789548
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper-alloy, vessel leg probably from a cauldron, posnet or skillet, of medieval or post medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1700. The top end has been broken off (an old break). The pot leg is broadly triangular in section, with a slightly concave reverse, and a fluted front consisting of 5 semi-circular ribs that run the length of the leg. The leg then tapers away to a triangular pointed foot. The upper end of the leg is concave where it joined the base of the vessel. Height: 58.1mm, width: 34.9mm, 24.6mm thick. Weight: 85.21 grams. Compare WILT-33E99C…
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-782FA6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, dating from AD 75 - 175. The upper bow of the brooch is sub-circular in section with a ridge on the front face, and the middle of the bow is decorated with an acanthus button moulding consisting of a central prominent, transverse ridge flanked by a row of three petals above and below. There is a double collar above and below the button, the inner ones decorated with transverse grooves. The moulding continues round the back of the bow. The head is oval, with a stepped flange on the outer edge, in the centre of which is a small projection. The b…
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-E5D365
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade token with the merchant's mark of the United East India Company on the obverse. The obverse carries a heart divided by saltire with an intial of the United East India Company (VEIC) in each of the four sections. The heart is topped by a merchant's mark which looks like the numeral four, which is based on the "Sign of Four" (See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant%27s_mark). The obverse legend including the date is illegible. The reverse of the coin is not legible but there was obviously a detailed design originally. The token is 27.9mm diameter, 1.4mm thick and…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-524E45
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, about AD 1550-1650. The object is a double looped buckle with only one complete loop. It has an oval loop with pointed and notched knop on the outer edge acting as a pin rest, and a recessed central bar. The metal is light grey in colour with predominantly smooth patina. Length: 24.2mm, Width: 23.5mm, Thickness: 2.95mm, Weight: 3.93g. Compare NARC-55A997 and Whitehead, page 62, No 370.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-51C49D
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked tag of Read Class E, Type 3 dating from the early post-Medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1650. It has a circular, openwork body with a raised rim and an outer border of pellets (engrailed). The body has a moulding consisting of a plain cross with a central pellet. There are four circular perforations in each of the quarters of the cross. . The reverse of the tag is plain and unmarked. It has a dark brown patina. See Read, 2008, number 370 on page 99. It is 28.70 Long, 15.50 Wide, 1.50 Thick. It weighs 1.29 grams. Compare SWYOR-11C888.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-51535B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt or strap mount of post-Medieval date, AD 1600 - 1700. The upper part of the body is in the form of a fleur de lis, there is then a narrow waist before the lower part of the body which is in the shape of an oval (or inverted heart) with a rounded and blunted lower projection from the apex. The upper surface of the mount carries moulded decoration within a raised border. This is somewhat corroded but in the lower body it appears to be a fleur de lis. The reverse of the mount is flat and carries two integral mounting spikes, one of which has broken and is incompl…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-50CF0C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy knife end cap dating from the Post Medieval period, probably AD 1500 - 1600. The end cap is in the form of two opposing animal heads. The heads look like dogs and are identical to each other. The snout is rounded and has a small groove to define the mouth. The eyes are circular recesses. On the underside is a slot and some ferrous corrosion, but none of the iron tang survives. This design seems to have been a popular one and there are several examples on the database including SWYOR-E0FD66, SUR-980A76, LIN-596C16, WILT-8A0584, YORYM-E112C2 and LIN-A10AF3. The knife end…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-505618
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus probably of Valens (AD 364 - 378), dating from AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19), SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint uncertain. It is 17.1mm diameter, 1.4mm thick and 1.8g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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