Overview

This book provides a corpus of inscribed hawking rings (vervels) reported Treasure via the Portable Antiquities Scheme over the last twenty years. Since vervels are normally inscribed with information about their owners, they constitute an important social and archaeological record. This information is explored through the corpus, which shows the objects to have been owned predominantly by men of status, particularly in the Stuart period. Also included is a discussion of the development of hawking and the use of vervels, and analysis of their form, function and dating, as well as variations in design. Particularly significant is the information on their distribution, as many inscribed vervels are found in the vicinity of estates owned by the individuals mentioned upon them. This publication thus provides a unique resource to the scholar and to the casual enthusiast.

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Author:   Ian Richardson ,  Michael J. Lewis
Publisher:   BAR Publishing
Imprint:   BAR Publishing
Weight:   0.383kg
ISBN:  

9781407316789

ISBN 10:   1407316788
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   31 May 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface List of Figures, Graphs, Maps and Tables Introduction Historical Context Contemporary Treatises and Historic Synopsis Administrative Records Art Historical Sources Antiquarian Finds Classification Construction Dating Inscriptions Vervels and Hunting Birds Distribution Concluding Thoughts Catalogue Type A (Washer) Vervels Type B (Ring) Vervels Type C (Ring with Shield) Vervels Type Ci: Ring with Shield-Shaped Plates Attached Vertically Type Cii: Rings with Shield-Shaped Plates Attached Horizontally Type Ciii: Shield-Shaped Plates with Ring Below Type D (Hinged Ring) Vervels Bibliography Appendix A: Potential Vervels Appendix B: Vervels in Museums (not otherwise catalogued above) Appendix C: Vervels in Private Collections (not otherwise catalogued above)

Reviews

'Well executed, clearly written, strong on context and blending critical reflection on the limitations as well as the merits of the dataset with rigorous cataloguing of information' Oliver Creighton, Medieval Archaeology, Vol 65.2 (2022) '[This] book has the potential to rewrite our understanding of an interesting historical and archaeological object class.' Dr Eljas Oksanen, University of Reading 'The interdisciplinary framework is exemplary. . The detailed analysis of vervels is groundbreaking. . It is, moreover, vitally important, as it comprises the only detailed overview of forms of evidence which are central to the history of falconry, and the analysis eloquently demonstrates how falconry was dynamically evolving - in ways easily overlooked - over the period surveyed.' Dr Eric Lacey, University of Winchester '[This work] provides an invaluable gathering of the data as presently understood. . This should provide the essential point of reference for these items for many years to come.' Dr Tim Pestell, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 'Fascinating! A perceptive and thorough effort to use the evidence provided by these tiny and often mundane objects to provide not only a workable typology but also to indicate and clarify place, ownership and social relationships. . The results of this research will be of great interest and use to all scholars investigating hawking and falconry.' Richard Almond, Independent scholar

'[This] book has the potential to rewrite our understanding of an interesting historical and archaeological object class.' Dr Eljas Oksanen, University of Reading 'The interdisciplinary framework is exemplary. . The detailed analysis of vervels is groundbreaking. . It is, moreover, vitally important, as it comprises the only detailed overview of forms of evidence which are central to the history of falconry, and the analysis eloquently demonstrates how falconry was dynamically evolving - in ways easily overlooked - over the period surveyed.' Dr Eric Lacey, University of Winchester '[This work] provides an invaluable gathering of the data as presently understood. . This should provide the essential point of reference for these items for many years to come.' Dr Tim Pestell, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 'Fascinating! A perceptive and thorough effort to use the evidence provided by these tiny and often mundane objects to provide not only a workable typology but also to indicate and clarify place, ownership and social relationships. . The results of this research will be of great interest and use to all scholars investigating hawking and falconry.' Richard Almond, Independent scholar

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Author Information

Michael Lewis is Head of Portable Antiquities and Treasure at the British Museum, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. He has a particular interest in medieval small finds, but is best known for his work on the Bayeux Tapestry. Ian Richardson is the Treasure Registrar at the British Museum and an Associate of the Museums Association. He has an interest in the history of sport and post-medieval archaeology.

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