Record ID: LVPL-1D4A24 - MODERN weight

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Unique ID: LVPL-1D4A24

Object type certainty: Possibly

A resized image of Post medieval: Probable Sundial

An incomplete cast copper alloy lid for a set of nested cup weights, of Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD).

The underside of the lid consists of a circular base, with a raised rectangular rim around the edge. A double concentric circle has been incised into the base, with two smaller complete circles located at the top and bottom. Two circular perforations (internal diameter 1.58mm) are located towards the far edge, on the concentric circles. A line of three circular indentations / attachment scars are located on the other side of the dial, towards what may be the remnants of a hinge.

The top of the lid has been decorated with another series of concentric incised circles: a Double set on the edge, and then increasing in number as they get towards the centre. Three sets of markings or counterstrikings are present: a cloud like design; Four capital letter Is; and an irregular semi-circular design with a cross at the top. A handle has been attached to the back, using two integrally cast semi circular shanks. The tops of each have a double V shaped groove present across the width. The handle is semi circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. It has a sub triangular knop located at the central point. A sub rectangular ridge is present opposite the handle. This extends past the edge of the lid, possibly as a hinge.

The lid is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.

It has a diameter of 40.96mm. It measures 40.96mm in length, 45.42mm wide and 12.66mm thick. It weighs 28.1 grams.

This find was initially identified as a probable sundial.However following discussions with other FLOs and comparison with more recent finds, it has been reidentified as a lid for a set of nested cup weights. See WMID-2A2084 and more information is available on http://www.s-a-w.net/scalescom/weights/html/nested/vergleich.htm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: MODERN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Length: 40.96 mm
Width: 45.42 mm
Thickness: 12.66 mm
Weight: 28.1 g
Diameter: 40.96 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: North West
County: Cheshire
District: Chester
Parish: Mollington

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SJ3870
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Miss Teresa Gilmore - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Teresa Gilmore - [view all attributed records]

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