Record ID: SUR-51F871
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy decorative strap mount or fitting with a square plate, 19.4mm wide. The mount is decorated with raised cells of retained metal, with four small square cells around a central circular cell, all holding a red enamel inlay. The surface of the mount around these cells is gilded. The edge of the plate has a narrow recessed lip which appears to be beaded. The reverse is flat and undecorated with stumps of two integrally cast attachment prongs on the outer edges of the plate, which may represent rivets or (given the positioning) part of an attachment loop. Probably of med…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-D6F469
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Medieval (c. 1150-1450) gillded copper alloy  stirrup-shaped finger-ring  with  a clasped-hand or 'fede' decoration on the band. The thin hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and widens out into the sub-triangular shaped bezel, which has an integrally cast circular copper alloy boss in the  setting where a gem would typically be. The section of the band opposite the bezel is decorated with a well executed pair of clasped hands on the inside and outside of the band. The outside of the band has one hand comprising four entire fingers,…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-B22F80
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded late Medieval to early post Medieval finger ring that has been broken and later repaired, with a thin gilded copper alloy band soldered to the inside of the bezel. The earlier ring has a rounded bezel  with a raised cast decoration consisting of a series of oblique lines radiating from the centre of the bezel to its edges, giving the impression of a sunburst or a star. The shoulders slope gently from the bezel to the point where the ring has broken and are decorated with  further oblique lines in two sections.  Bezel measures 17.9mm high,  original ban…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-080662
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy decorative pendant element, probably from a post medieval earring. The pendant is broadly ovate and openwork, comprised of four tapering petals with scalloped edges which form the sides of the object, with a pellet at the base and a small conical collar with a rounded suspension loop at the top. One of these petals is bent open. Traces of gilding remain.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-5EB3B1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded buckle plate and pin, dating to the Medieval period (c.1200-1400). It has two rectangular rectangular plates, front and back, connected with two narrowed integral strips with central slot for the pin extending from one end. Two iron rivets are present to the opposite end of the plate, one in each corner. It has a zoomorphic design and is gold gilded. The front of the plate is decorated with a design in relief of a quadruped, probably a lion advancing left and looking backwards over its shoulder. Its tail is curved in an S-shape over its back. The lion is set withi…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-479E21
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded cast copper alloy decorative strap mount of post medieval date. The mount is convex and moulded into a pentafoil which has teardrop shaped petals within ridged borders, small sepals between and all radiating from a small pellet boss. The reverse is concave with two integrally cast hooked attachment rivets.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-CEA718
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval gilded copper alloy harness pendant, probably of late 13th or 14th century date. The pendant is heater shield shaped, around 45mm in length and slightly convex in profile. The surface has considerable corrosion so any heraldic or other decoration is now unclear and it does not appear to have been enamelled. A rounded suspension loop projects from the top.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-7E00B0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded cast copper alloy plate from a medieval buckle. The plate is sub rectangular, in length and slightly bent, with two small holes drilled towards the front. The front edge has an incomplete projection to hold the strap bar of the frame and a pin notch at the centre. There is an incomplete rivet hole at the centre of the rear edge where the plate has broken across its width. The plate is decorated with a margin of punched dots.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-1A1641
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cast gold gilded, copper alloy mount. It is has a square shape with a cross, square dotted design, with a 16 petalled pattern around the edge of the square. The integral rivet on the reverse side, which is sub-rectangular in shape, has been misshapen and there is a minuscule amount of gilding. Suggested date: Medieval, c.1150-1450.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-5EAEDC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval gilded cast copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The loop has moulded floral or foliate decoration running along the sides to an oval lobe flanked by ridged collars at the centre of the front edge. Each end of the narrowed strap bar has a small trefoil knop. The pin is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-0B9EC2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval gem-set silver gilt 'stirrup' finger ring. The hoop is undecorated, with a plano-convex or D-shaped cross section, and although now broken would have had an internal diameter of approximately 17mm when intact. The bezel is pointed and triangular, 4.6mm high, with a  single setting for a (now lost) oval gemstone measuring 3mm in length and 2.2mm wide. The smooth shoulders of the bezel merge into the hoop. There are no marks or inscriptions.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: BERK-33E713
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy harness pendant dating to c. 1200-1400. The pendant consists of a quatrefoil plate with a transverse attachment loop projecting from the apex. The pendant is gilded and decorated with a fleur-de-lis on each lobe and one in the centre.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-D211F4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast gilded brass fragment from a fob seal, dating from the late 18th – 19th century. This type of seal would have hung from a gentleman’s chain, a chain that was also used for the suspension of a fob watch.The oval setting is attached by four circular points which connect the setting to two oval shaped loops which form the handle.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-AC22DB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three gilded cast copper alloy decorative strap mounts of post medieval (c. later 17th century) date, found together and possibly originally from the same item of leatherwork. There are two rectangular mounts (41.6mm and 27.9mm in length) with plates around 12mm in width which are decorated in relief with a rectangular central panel bearing a pair of superimposed mirrored S-scrolls, bound by borders of pellets on each end and with openwork scrolled terminals. One of these mounts has lost these terminals. The third mount is circular, 16.5mm in diameter and…
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
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Record ID: SUR-1CAFF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon), gilded copper alloy button brooch, 20mm in diameter, missing its spring and pin. The front is dished, with an everted rim, within which is an anthropomorphic mask executed in chip-carved relief. The mask sits within a raised border and is dominated by a T  shaped brow ridge and nose with small eyes in each angle, flanked by lozengiform cheeks and with an oval mouth below. Above the brow is a helmet with a pair of medial lines suggesting a ridged crest. The reverse has an in-line catchplate stump and lug for the pin, with traces …
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: SUR-7A4475
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval gilded copper alloy small radiate-headed brooch dating from the mid sixth century. The brooch has a semi-circular head plate decorated with chip-carved (Salin's Style I) geometric decoration comprising interlocking triangular cells. The head has a stump for a lost projection or knop at the end. The bow is short and arched with a carinated spine. The foot is triangular, tapering to a break a the end and has two long panels of zoomorphic decoration running along it, featuring small S-shaped beasts and less distinct elements. There are small flanking knops …
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-3FB1E8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible Medieval gilded copper alloy  zoomorphic mount. The creature has a circular eye that contains red enamel, possibly two horns, four legs (one up) and a tail. The reverse is plain and undecorated. 
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-2E8847
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A convex cast copper alloy medieval or post medieval rectangular bar mount or stud, 20.2mm in length. The plate is slightly convex and has traces of geometric decoration, possibly gilded. The reverse has a single integrally cast central attachment rivet.
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-888FBB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval, 13th-14th Century, Copper-Alloy, triangular shaped strap end. Perhaps would have had been a folded-style strap fitting, as a broken edge can be seen. There is a small pierced hole near the top with evidence of the fastening evidence. It is green and grey which is due to the corrosion.  Would have been created by folding over a singular piece of metal sheet. There is evidence that it would have been gilded, as some gold can be seen around the pierced hole. The tip of the strap-end has been worn down. Measurement:  Length: 29.84mm, Width: 11.93, Thickness: 2.8mm, We…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-726303
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete gilded buckle plate of medieval or post medieval date, 22.3mm in length. The plate is sub triangular tapering to a rounded rear end, with stumps of loops at the front where the plate was folded around the strap bar with a smaller portion underneath. Both sides are held together by a pair of dome headed copper alloy rivets.
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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