Copper-alloy and iron spiked ferrule with wood remains

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posted on 2021-10-26, 19:45 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow

Small bronze cylinder, diam. 1.3cm enclosing an iron rod surrounded by wood. At one side the iron rod makes a point that projects beyond cylinder, and here the edges of cylinder are hammered over as if to grip the bottom of the wood. Found near feet on right side. Either the ferrule of a narrow staff, or the remains of a cylindrical lock.

History

Grave ID

Kingston Down Grave 111

Object ID

M6175

Catalogue Number

M 6175

Material

copper alloy, iron, organic (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; bronze, iron, wood) (Antiquarian Material; brass, iron, wood)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

miscellaneous, spiked ferrule, barrel lock (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; ferrule, lock, cylinder) (Antiquarian Keyword; ferrule)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Collection

Mayer Collection

Original Collection

Faussett

Category ID

misc

Usage metrics

The Novum Inventorium Sepulchrale

Keywords

miscellaneous spiked ferrule barrel lock Kingston Down Grave 111 Archaeology

Licence

CC BY-NC 4.0