That image (filename: AWhitePASscale20cmsdoubleCMS.JPG) is unavailable.
Image use policy
Our images can be used under a CC BY attribution licence (unless stated otherwise).
SYRINGE
Unique ID: PUBLIC-B94E40
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Post Medieval lead alloy syringe, probably dating to the 18th century, AD.1700-1800. The syringe is formed of a cylindrical body with an integral tapering point with a perforation at the tip. The opposite end has a separate cap attached by screwing into place with a circular perforation in the top. The plunger passes through the perforation on the cap. The plunger is formed of a solid cylindrical bar with an integral loop at one end. There is a collar beneath, and a circular seal at the other end. The syringe has a dark grey patina as is usual with lead alloy objects recovered from the Thames foreshore.
Measurements: 105.12mm long, 22.7mm wide and 52.2g in weight. Total length with the plunger extended is 146.73mm.
There are several similar syringes on the PAS database, mainly found on the Thames foreshore. Dating evidence comes from a similar syringe found in the wreck of the Machault, which sank off eastern Canada in 1760 (Sullivan 1986, 87) as noted in other records (LON-E496A3,LON-AC5807).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 105.12 mm
Width: 22.7 mm
Weight: 52.2 g
Diameter: 20.55 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd April 2007
Personal details
This information is restricted for your access level.
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: London (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Greenwich (London Borough)
To be known as: River Thames
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan, C. | 1986 | Legacy of the Machault: a collection of 18th-century artifacts | Ottawa | National Historic Parks and Sites Branch, Parks Canada, Environment Canada |
Similar objects
Find number: LON-CFA912
Object type: SYRINGE
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy syringe, probably dating to the 18th century. The syringe is formed of a cylindrical body with an inte…
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Find number: LON-6799AA
Object type: SYRINGE
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
A Post Medieval lead alloy syringe, probably dating to the 18th century. The syringe is formed of a cylindrical body with an integral taperin…
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Find number: LON-52B7CA
Object type: SYRINGE
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
A Post Medieval lead alloy syringe, probably dating to the 18th century. The syringe is formed of a cylindrical body with an integral taperin…
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Timeline of associated dates
About Us
About our Site
Find us
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG.
T: +44(0) 20 73238618