Record ID: OXON-7FDFB7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Roman copper alloy hinged Hod Hill type E brooch dating to the period c. AD 40 - 60. Only the pin is missing. The head of the brooch projects backwards in a sub-rectangular plate which has been rolled forwards around a (possibly copper alloy) axis bar. The head survives to a width of 16.6mm and is 3.1mm thick where it contains the axis bar. A slot has subsequently been cut into the reverse of the head to accommodate the pin which is missing. The bow is D-shaped in cross section with a convex front and flat back and curved in profile. It first …
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1AF211
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Pax dating to the late Medieval to early Post Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1600). The object is shield-shaped and is formed in two parts. The scene on the face is an openwork depiction of the crucifixion of Christ with the haloed and robed Virgin Mary kneeling in prayer to the left and the haloed and robed St John looking up at Christ, also haloed, on the right. The scene is bordered by two vertical pillars, a cast interlace base and scrolls above the arms of the cross at the top. The left hand scroll is now missing. the backing plate forms the second com…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4196AC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crescent-type Aesica brooch of 1st Century AD dating. (Refs: Mackreth 2011, p.46 & Plates 27 & 28; Hattat 2000 Fig 170.) Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and bow and part of the back. The foot, pin, spring and catch plate are missing. The pin is hinged, the axis bar is present enclosed in a cylindrical tube, running the width of the wings. The ends are incomplete. The front of the brooch has a central wide vertical ridge, decorated with vertical lines. Grooves are present to either side. The bow expand outwards into a…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WAW-325791
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, silver plate, composite strap end of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). The strap end is sub-rectangular in form and is comprised of two plates with a central protruding pointed knop at one end and an inwardly curved edge at the other. There is a rectangular spacer plate towards the bottom of the strap end, close to the pointed knop. The two plates are joined by a central, circular rivet (1.86mm diameter) near the knop. Near the curved edge, there appears to be the remnants of another circular rivet on one face, whilst on the other there is a tear in the plate on the…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-438E0C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered white metal rectangular buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1690 to AD 1720). Less than 50% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of one loop. The front has been decorated with a ring and dot design in each surviving corner and one in between. Triangular knops are present on the corners. Crescents are present linking each ring and dot roundel. Rouletted grooves are present on the inner edges of the crescents. The reverse of the buckle frame is flat and undecorated. It measures 18.7 mm in length, 39.3 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.6 g. The buc…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2C278A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman Colchester derivative brooch of Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4.g, flat wing ends type), dating to AD 160-200. Over 75% of the brooch is present, with the pin missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical in plan with pierced wing/end caps intact. The end caps extend slightly beyond the diameter of the wings. The wing caps have been decorated with a central groove. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. At the reverse of the head is a groove which would have retained the spring. A rearward facing hook is present as a rect…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-453B23
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dagger scabbard chape dating to the late Medieval date to early Post Medieval period (c. AD 1400 - 1600). The object is formed from a sheet of copper alloy, rolled over to form a narrow, tapering tube. Where the ends of the rolled sheet of alloy meet they are overlapped and there is a single, longitudinal seam. The opening at the top end is cracked and fragmented. The metal sheet is 0.9 mm thick. A band of possible floral motifs are present at the top. The chape has been silvered. It measures 36.9 mm in length, 12.3 mm wide and…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: OXON-10950C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Medieval seal matrix probably dating from the 14th century (c. AD 1300 - 1400) The matrix die is circular although its edge is now chipped along most of its circumference. The pedestal has six facets, the divisions of which remain clear and defined. Each of these faces thin as they rise to a neck which first narrows and then widens slightly at its top which has a transverse collar. Above this collar is a openwork trefoil attachment loop. One facet of the seal matrix has a vertical line indented from its edge however this is not placed so as to indicate the upp…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2020
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