https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts.html https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/quatrefoil-mount-59296.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:46:20 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A quatrefoil-shaped mount of the medieval period, possibly from a book cover (see below). The mount has a hollow, conical central boss and four peripheral pierced lugs at the cardinal points. The exterior of the boss is decorated with eight triangular recesses, equally spaced and arranged radially, such that they create the effect of the mount having eight spokes. The peripheral lugs appear to be moulded in the form of devolved animal heads with angular, rearward-facing ears. All four, however, are broken across the piercing.  For protection against wear and tear, valuable books of the medieval period were adorned with matching conical or domed mounts that were placed at each corner, and often also in the centre, of the outer covers. See also UKDFD 57420.
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/shield-shaped-stud-59281.html Sat, 30 May 2026 09:14:23 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A small shield-shaped stud or mount of the medieval perriod. The stud is of typical heraldic 'heater shield' shape, the front of which is decorated with three horizontal grooves. Unfortunately, no enamel inlay or metal plating is present, so tracing the intended heraldic arms is not possible. The back of the stud has a circular-section integral rivet with peened end projecting rearwards from the centre.
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/quatrefoil-mount-59234.html Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:33:22 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A quatrefoil-shaped mount of the medieval period, probably from a book cover. The mount has a hollow-domed central boss and four peripheral pierced lugs at the cardinal points. The boss is decorated in moulded relief with a central lozenge, around which there is an inner circle of four crescents and an outer circle of eight wedges.The wedges point alternately towards and away from the centre. One of the pierced lugs retains the corroded remnants of an iron rivet. For protection against wear and tear, valuable books of the medieval period were adorned with matching conical or domed mounts that were placed at each corner, and often also in the centre, of the outer covers. See also UKDFD 57420.
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/castle-shaped-mount-59195.html Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:07:22 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A cast copper-alloy mount moulded in the shape of a three-turreted castle with an open gate or door.  The mount has three holes for attachment, all of which retain copper-alloy rivets.  See also UKDFD 57151, PAS: BH-B04142 and harness-pendant suspension mount, UKDFD 31602.
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/quatrefoil-stud-59126.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:13:57 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A solid-cast copper-alloy stud with an integral shank. The head of the stud is cast in the form a deep uniform quatrefoil with lobes rounded at the upper end and a flat, lozenge-shaped moulding at the top centre. The shank is circular in cross-section and blunt-ended, but probably incomplete. Traces of a gilt finish are present overall on the head. See also UKDFD 36405, UKDFD 56929, PAS: IOW-4810C7 and NMS-B95AEA.
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/bar-mount-with-suspension-loop-59120.html Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:04 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A medieval bar mount complete with separate suspension loop attached. The bar mount has central and terminal lobes, the central lobe decorated with incised hatching, and the terminal lobes each retaining a separate copper-alloy rivet. Attached to one of the bar mount rivets is a sheet-metal suspension loop, often used to suspend purse hangers (e.g. see UKDFD 48060 and UKDFD 7837).
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/bar-mount-59024.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:48:31 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A copper-alloy bar mount with central and terminal lobes. The central lobe has a circular piercing with a raised surround. The terminal lobes are pierced, and one retains a copper-alloy rivet. The bar tapers between the central lobe and the terminal lobes and is D-shaped in cross-section.
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/sexfoil-mount-59002.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:12:06 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A domed sexfoil copper-alloy mount of the medieval period. The mount has been stamped from sheet and has two diametrically opposed rivet holes, both of which retain copper-alloy rivets complete with roves. The lobes of the sexfoil are almost non-existent, which interestingly is also the case with the closely similar example cited in References below.
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/bar-mount-with-pendent-loop-58954.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:13:36 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A bar mount with pendent loop. The mount has two rivets, one which secures the turned-back end that forms the suspension loop and one for attachment to a belt. The pendent loop is quadrilobate. The very similar example referenced below in MoL, Dress Accessories, was recovered from ceramic phase 11 (1350-1400).
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/medieval/mounts/mount-58937.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:55:33 GMT Mounts  

Description:		A cast lead or lead-alloy mount moulded in the form of a fleur-de-lis. The mount is flat-backed and appears to be complete, with no evidence of a break and no visible means of attachment. It is possibly a wall or ceiling ornament that was attached by means of an adhesive. See also PAS: NMS-7463A2.
Category:		Medieval, Mounts
Category:		Mounts

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