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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:  Byzantine reliquary  cross Material:   Dimensions:  54 x 25 mm  Date:  7-12th century Description:   FindID:  ED3-5 References:  Remarks: Reliquary crosses were bought as mementos of pilgrimages to holy sites such as Jerusalem. A holy relic would be placed inside the cross which would then be sealed and worn around the neck.  Object:  Byzantine cross Material:  bronze Dimensions: 38 x 26 mm   Date:  7-12th century Description:   FindID:  ED3-6 References:   Remarks: these crosses were bought as mementos of pilgrimages to holy sites such as Jerusalem. 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.