NHER 35120 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval finds

October-November 1999. Metal detecting.
Two coins unrecorded in error.
All copper alloy:
Early post medieval circular 1/2oz trade weight, stamped with a sword (for the City of London) at the top (12 o'clock), a ewer (for the Founders' Company) at 6 o'clock, and a crowned initial which now cannot be read at 10 o'clock. Now weighs 13.8g (0.487oz). Probably 17th century. The stamps are very hard to read, due to the presence of lacquer.
Early post medieval knob in the shape of a cube (each side 9mm) with the corners cut off. No decoration on any face. Stub of collar or thick shaft (3-4mm diameter) on bottom. Too large and heavy for a Middle Saxon pin head - perhaps a terminal knob on something like a purse bar?
Post medieval four part seal matrix. The matrices all have conical handles with mouldings at the top, and are arranged in the form of a cross around a central loop. One matrix has broken just below the moulding (old break). The dies are engraved with a fleur de lis, an anchor and a stag, but are now rather worn. 17th century.
Identified by H. Geake (NCM).
K. Hinds (NLA), 24 February 2000.