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FindID:  ED3-1 References:   Object:  stylus Material:  bronze Dimensions:  length 75 mm Date:  14-15th century Description:   FindID:  ED3-2 References:   Object:  fire striker Material:  iron Dimensions:  65x33 mm Date:  roman Description:  used with flint to make fire FindID:  ED3-3 References:   Object:  fire striker Material:  iron Dimensions:  56x33 mm Date:  roman Description:  used with flint to make fire FindID:  ED3-4 References:   Object:  Roman key Material:  iron Dimensions:  length 11.2 cm Date:   Description:   FindID:  ED3-7 References:   Object:   key Material:  iron Dimensions:  length 17.7 cm Date:  roman / byzantine Description:   FindID:  ED3-8 References:   Object:   key Material:  iron Dimensions:  length 14.7 cm Date:  roman / byzantine Description:   FindID:  ED3-9 References:   Object:  arrowhead Material:  iron Dimensions:  length 14.0 cm Date:  roman / byzantine Description:   FindID:  ED3-10 References:   Object:  arrowhead Material:  iron Dimensions:  length 7.4 cm Date:  roman / byzantine Description:   FindID:  ED3-11 References:   Object:  fire striker Material:  iron Dimensions:  53x21 mm Date:  byzantine Description:  used with flint to make fire FindID:  ED3-12 References:   Object:   Material:  iron Dimensions:  630x65 mm (weight 2.5 kilo) Date: roman/byzantine period Description:   FindID:  ED3-13 References:   Object:  combination lock Material:  brass Dimensions:  cylinder 15 mm, length 16 mm, height 30 mm Date:  17th century? Description:   FindID:  ED3-14 Remarks: a rare find, one of only six or so have been recorded in England, click here for a description    Below an example of a complete grinder Object:  part of a cosmetic grinder Material: bronze/copper Dimensions: 70 x 35 mm Date:  roman, appr. 2nd century Description:  used probably for grinding pigment  for eye or facial colourings. FindID:  ED3-15 References:  Object:  Complete tap + grip, Material:  brass Dimensions:  length: 76 mm Date: 18th century Description: grip in the form of a cock FindID:  ED3-17 References: + Object:  Complete tap + grip, Material:  brass Dimensions:  length: 82 mm Date: 18th century Description: grip in the form of a cock FindID: ED3-18 References: Object:  Blinker or saddle brass Material:  brass Dimensions:   Date: end 19th - begin 20th century Description: initials "AML" FindID: ED3-19 References: Object: whirligig or buzz wheel Material:  lead Dimensions:  diameter 41 mm Date:  17-18th century Description:  a whirligig or buzz disc/wheel, which has been cut from lead sheeting. The buzz disc has a serrated edge and two slightly off-central holes, through which a looped string or cord would have been threaded. The spinning disc would have produced a whirring noise when the tension was relaxed by pulling the hands apart. FindID:  ED3-20 References:    Object: gamblin counter, or jeton Material:  copper alloy Diameter:  27 mm F:  LVDOVICUS XIII DGFZANCORHT ETNA, in ex HLAV Rev: OMNS  VICT OBIAA DNO Mint:  FindID: ED3-21 References:   Object: part of a pipe to collect the moisture from smoking Material:  pewter Dimensions:  60.7 mm length 40.7 mm width (across holes) 37.26 gram mass 12 mm width small hole ? width large hole Date: 19th century Description: FindID: ED3-22 References: The Pijpenkabinet Object: part of a pipe to collect the moisture from smoking Material:  pewter Dimensions:  55.8 mm length (top to opposite ball) 37.3 mm width (across holes) 11.0 mm width small hole 12.5 mm width large hole 33.16 gram mass Date: 19th century Description: FindID: ED3-23 References: Object: seal for the cloth subsidy of the county of Essex Material:  bronze Dimensions:  diameter 30 mm, height 10 mm Date: late 13th, early 14th century Description: crowned head with inscription S'SUBSIDII PANNORUM IN COMT ESSE FindID: ED3-24 References: Object: token of the bakers guild Material:  bronze Dimensions:  29 mm Date: 16th - 17th century Description: baker in front of an oven with text BACKERS . GHILT . on the backside: the arms of the city of Amsterdam between two lions and text MARTEN KASPER BM FindID: ED3-25 References:  Object: toothpick Material:  brass Dimensions:  length 65 mm Weight: 4.75 grams Date: 16th - 17th century Description:A toothpick in the shape of a bird’s talon, emerging from the fleshy part of a bird’s claw. FindID: ED3-26 References:  Remarks: The sickle shape of the toothpick itself suggests a postmedieval date, probably 16th Century. The toothpick (as a pendant) became a fashionable accessory in Northern Europe by 1562. Object: candle stick holder with nail to attach to the wall Material:  iron Dimensions:  67 x 58 mm, incl. the nail 67 x 129 mm Date: 17th century Description: FindID: ED3-27 References:  Object: Horse harness pendant Material:  copper alloy with gold plating Dimensions:  47 x 39 mm Weight: 12.03 gram Date: 14th century Description: FindID: ED3-28 References: determination --> Crusader, Treasure Net Object: Hooked sword belt mount Material:  copper alloy with gold plating Dimensions:  55.3 x 22 mm Weight: 11.69 gram Date: 16th century Description: moulded foliate decoration and two rivet holes, both with the remains of iron rivets. It retains a loop that has broken from the suspension mount FindID: ED3-29 References:  Object: mount, Roman Material:  copper alloy with glasspaste/enamel Dimensions:  l=54,66 w=16,49 h=9,62 (incl pins), thickness bar 3,50 mm Weight: 19.32 gram Date: 2nd-3th century Description: FindID: ED3-30 References: determination -->Latinitas, http://www.muntenbodemvondsten.nl/ Object: Token, Prof. Andre's Alpine Choir Material:  copper alloy Diameter:  21.4 mm Weight: 3.14 gram Date: appr. 1880 F: PROF. ANDRE'S * (bust left) * ALPINE CHOIR Rev: MATRIMONIAL / SOCIETY and NO TIPPLER NEED APPLY FindID: ED3-31 Remarks:  PROFESSOR ANDRE'S GOSPEL TEMPERANCE SCHOOL was located on King Edwards Road, South Hackney, London, England. performances by the ALPINE CHOIR were during the 1880's Object: Saxon/Viking stirrup terminal Material:  copper alloy Dimensions:   24,9  x 22,6 mm, thickness 4,1-11,5 3,5 mm Weight: 13.9 grams Date: 10th-11th century Description: FindID: ED3-32 References: determination Crusader, Treasure Net; Pepijn MBV Object: Token during the reign of Philips de Goede in Holland Material:  pewter Dimensions:   diameter 29.3 mm Weight: 7.2 grams Date: approx. 1433-1456 Description: copy  of a "vierlander" coin FindID: ED3-33 References:  Object: Gaming piece for the Alquerque game Material: slate Dimensions:   diameter 76-78 mm Weight: Date: Description: Alquerque (also known as Qirkat) is a strategy board game that is thought to have originated in the Middle East. It is considered to be the parent of draughts (US: checkers) and Fanorona. Nine Men's Morris is a strategy board game for two players dating at least to the Roman Empire.[1] The game is also known as Nine Man Morris, Mill, Mills, The Mill Game, Merels, Merrills, Merelles, Marelles, Morelles and Ninepenny Marl[2] in English. The game has also been called Cowboy Checkers and is sometimes printed on the back of checkerboards. Nine Men's Morris is a solved game in which either player can force the game into a draw.[3] Three main variants of Nine Men's Morris are Three-, Six- and Twelve-Men's Morris. FindID: ED3-34 (a082) References:  Object: Trade token (farthing), John Smith, Horncastle Material:  copper Dimensions: diameter 16 mm Weight: 0.6 grams Date: 1669 Description: Obverse: dolphin in field. text: IOHN . SMITH . 1669 Reverse: OF HORNCASTEL, I S with 3 flowers FindID: ED3-35 References: Williamson 132 Web Link: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_T-2014 Object: Trade token (half penny), john Hussey, Horncastle,England Material:  copper Dimensions: diameter 16 mm Weight: 1.43 grams Date: 1668 Description: Obverse:  (rosette) OF.HORN.CASTLE. around beaded inner circle HIS HALF PENY in three lines Reverse: (rosette) IOHN.HVSSEY.1668 around shield containing Mercer's Arms beaded inner circle FindID: ED3-36 References: Dickinson 131 Look  HERE for info about this kind of tokens