Bronze disc brooch – front
Bronze disc brooch with ring and dot decoration.
AD 410 - AD 600
Bronze items including fastener
The pair of bronze fasteners (right) would have used to close the wrist openings of a long-sleeved under-dress. Both pairs found at Bidford were in female graves.
6th Century A.D.
Left: 44mm
Right: ...
Bronze Pendant
This pendant was found near the miniature bucket pendants. This type of disc-shaped pendant is sometimes found as an ornament on full-size bronze and wood buckets. It could have had a symbolic value.
AD ...
Bronze Pin
Bronze breast pin with faceted head.
6th Century A.D.
155mm long
1922/23 excavations (Grave 28)
Bronze small-long brooch
Bronze small-long brooch with a cross potent head.
AD 410 - AD 600
Bronze 'Spangle'
This small triangle of metal may have been part of a string of beads, and would have sparkled and jangled.
AD 410 - AD 600
Bronze 'Stud'
This worn disc-headed bronze stud was old when it was placed into the bag at the Cunning Woman’s left hip. It may have been an heirloom or amulet. The other surface is plain.
AD 410 - AD 600
Brooch
This is a metal brooch with a pin fastening at the back. The brooch has traces of engraved decoration and bronze inlay on the front. The brooch is said to have been worn by Lobengula, the last king of ...
Brooch
This is a carved ivory brooch from China. The deep relief carving depicts a scene of a group of figures and buildings with trees in the background. The brooch has a matching earring.
Brooch
A Circular metal mesh brooch, from India, with a central hole and pin fastening at the back.
Brooch
An oval broach decorated with a mosaic style colour view of St Peter's Basilica in Rome within a black surround. The clasp is missing.
Brooch
A silver and enamel brooch showing a tree on a blue background. It was made by Jane Moore in November 1998.
Brooch
Silver and enamel brooch depicting Jane Moore holding a craft tool and Neil Moore holding a paint brush, on a blue background with stars. It was made by Jane Moore in November 1998.
Buckle
A waistcoat buckle with a black painted frame. This was donated as part of a larger collection from Hall & Son tailors, Leamington Spa.
Buckle
Waistcoat buckle with a black painted frame. This was part of a larger donation from Hall & Son tailors, Leamington Spa.
Buckle
This waistcoat buckle was donated as part of a larger collection of items from Hall & Son tailors, Leamington Spa.
Busk Stay
This finely carved busk stay was made in the 18th Century. Busk stays, also known as broad busks, were worn at the front of a corset to give a smooth line to the bodice and encourage the wearer to stand ...
Butterfly-Shaped Tapestry
A butterfly-shaped piece of canvas, embroidered with flowers in various colours. It is very worn and was possibly intended as a bag or purse.