Record ID: WMID-FF3985
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy or very base copper alloy medal, celebrating the Coronation of George V in 1911. The edges of the medal are damaged, and corrosion products obscure some of the details. The obverse depicts the conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Anne. The legend originally read: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V JUNE 22ND 1911. The reverse depicts the coat of arms with a banner above, reading "LONG LIVE THE KING". It has a diameter of 32.2 mm and is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-729DF7
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver looped fitting or gem surround of probable late Post Medieval dating (AD 1722 onwards). The looped fitting has a D shaped cross section, probably originally oval in shape but now bent out of shape. At the top of the fitting is a circular attachment, one on each end, secured together with a silver rivet. No inscription on either the interior or exterior. It measures 16.2 mm in length, 8.1 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. The fitting is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The looped fitting is less than 300 years old and is considered to …
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E02B25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Modern dating (AD 1720 onwards). The finger ring is of the plain hoop style, with a flattened D shape cross section. No inscription or maker's marks are present on the interior. No decoration on the exterior. There is a dark vertical line at one point, probably where the ring got resized at some point. External diameter: 19.8 mm Internal diameter: 16.7 mm Hoop width: 3.5 mm Hoop thickness: 3.4 mm Weight: 2.1 g. ESS-6A1E54 and ESS-002554 are similar finger rings, plain silver bands with no inscription or maker's marks. Both were considered to …
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B8CD48
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mishapen thin gold finger ring, no hall marks or other decoration. Dimensions: Hoop width: 1.3 mm Hoop thickness: 0.7 mm Length: 21.0 mm Width: 16.1 mm Weight: 0.5 g. Discussion: The object is similar in style to LVPL-F848BA, WMID-E6F361, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. In those cases because the finger ring has no features that would enable a secure date, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1722. Conclusion: Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D50D35
Object type: COFFIN FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A pressed tin coffin plaque that would have depicted a pair of cherubs and would have been ovoid. The artefact is fragmented into eight larger pieces and numerous smaller flakes although there are no other signs of corrosion. Dimensions: The largest fragment is approximately 70mm x 30mm. Owing to its fragmentary state, it is not possible to tell the original dimensions of the complete object.  Based on the fragments remaining, the object would probably not have been larger that 100mm wide and 70mm high. Discussion: Tin plaques such as these were common throughout t…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E78E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete plain gold finger ring dating to the late Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1719-2000). The ring is a very thin, undecorated band, with a D-shaped cross-section. There is a hallmark on the inside of the band is very worn and difficult to decipher. It was probably in a rectangular cartouche and the second letter is W. The first letter is unclear. It has an external diameter of 18.8 mm, an internal diameter of 16.2 mm. The hoop has a diameter of 1.3 mm. It weighs 1.6 g. The object is similar in style to YORYM-CEA771, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. Judy Rudoe…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7D64BB
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver plated copper alloy split ring of Georgian (19th Century) dating. The ring is circular in shape with floral decorative cast details. A split is present between the front and back halves of the ring, this would have originally opened to enable a charm or another split ring to be joined in. It has an external diameter of 16.0 mm, an internal diameter of 11.6 mm. The hoop is 1.9 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g.  Many different designs of split rings are around. The small size of this ring is suggestive that it would be part of a charm bracelet for the s…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2BFDF8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver plated copper alloy buckle frame of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The buckle frame has broken into three joining fragments. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle, now missing. The buckle frame is rectangular with rounded corners. The front has been decorated with scrolls to either side of the spindle, and a floral design in the centre of the outer loops. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A potential maker's mark is present, consisting of two letters in a square cartouche. Only the first letter can be read e…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C46F25
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy modern zoomorphic vessel or furniture foot of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1950). The object takes the form of a three-toed, clawed birds foot. A flat plate projects at a right-angle from the angle, terminating in a split break where the edges of a circular attachment hole is visible. This hole has an internal diameter of 2.8 mm. Two supportive knops project from the centre and rear edge of the base.  It measures 30.1 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 16.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. The fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.  …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F4F340
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The pendant is an elaborate quatrefoil shape, with rounded terminals and triangular knops. On the front, there are five circular collets, all empty. Each one has a collar at the base, with rouletted decoration. The collets have an internal diameter of around 5.5 mm. The collets are arranged in a cross shape, with one on each terminal and final one in the middle. They are joined by two raised lines. In each angle, is a single pellet, with a small C shaped collar around the base. This pellet is positioned inside a triple circle with ropework (twisted) decoration on each on…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-109741
Object type: PLATE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy press printing plate, of 19th Century dating. The printing plate is rectangular and flat. All edges are patinated, and original. All text is reversed. The front has a title, positioned centrally. The rest of the text is in four paragraphs and justified. The font appears to be similar to Times New Roman. The reverse is undecorated with four patches of iron corrosion products visible. The surviving text can be read: POSTAL INFORMATION INLAND LETTERS - Not exceed [ ]1 oz., 1d., 3 oz., [ ], 4 oz 4d.; 5 oz, [ ] 10 oz, 3 1/2 d. 12 oz [ ]Above 12 o…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7EABA3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medal/medalet of Lord Robert Baden Powell, dated to 1900. The obverse depicts a bust of Colonel Baden Powell facing forwards, wearing a wide brimmed hat. The legend reads: BADEN POWELL HERO OF MAFEKING. The reverse depicts two crossed flags with a crown between them. The legend reads SOUTH AFRICA 1900. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.2 g Medals like these were struck to commemorate the feat of then Colonel Baden Powell who, with his troops, defended the town of Mafeking in South Africa during the Boer War for 217 days. Robert Baden Powell (1857-19…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7DF459
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link of Modern dating (AD 1800 to 1900). The cuff link consists of two hollow oval cuff link elements, joined by a rectangular link. Each element has a convex (domed) upper surface and a flat lower surface, with 'blow' holes from the casting process. The rectangular link has rounded corners and is made from circular sectioned silver wire. Each cuff link element measures 11.5 mm in length, 7.7 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. The link measures 10.6 mm in length. 5.4 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. All together they weigh 2.3 g. The cuff links are a mid grey col…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2022
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Record ID: WMID-15AD7B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy finger ring dating to the Modern period (AD 2000 - 2018). The ring has a rectangular cross sectioned loop which has a rectangular projection at one side which resembles a hinge. It has a flat bezel which is 'heart' shaped and this is decorated with a design formed of four joined circles with a raised trapezoidal shape curring through them.. The finger ring has an external diameter of 26.0 mm and an internal diameter of 19.5 mm. The bezel is 9.2 mm long and 12.0 mm wide. The hoop is 4.0 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The finger ring is m…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-EB9897
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 2000). The finger ring has a wide oval bezel, which is flat and fully integrated with the hoop. In the centre of the bezel, is a curvilinear, leaf like design. The hoop has a D shaped cross section. The maximum width of the bezel is 6.1 mm. The minimum width of the hoop is 2.2 mm. The hoop is 1.6 mm thick. The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.7 mm and an internal diameter of 16.1 mm. It weighs 2.1 g. The finger ring is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Corrosion products are present on the surface…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-80AFD4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable lead token or possible stamp of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable token is oval, with a D shaped cross section. The flat side displays a raised heart shape with the reversed letters TG inside it. The domed reverse is undecorated. It measures 16.4 mm in length, 11.8 mm wide and 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The probable token is a light grey in colour, with an even surface patina. The artefact is a probable token but the raised design and reversed lettering are suggestive that it might have been a stamp. The st…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-FE36B8
Object type: PLATE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a copper alloy press printing plate, of 19th Century dating. The fragment is triangular in shape, with parts of six rows of lettering visible. The vertical edge at the side is original, and would have formed the left hand side of the text (once printed). The other edges are patinated, so are suggestive of post-depositional breakage. The surviving text can be read: [ ] / to go / in wa[ ] / the s[ ] / [ ]ad / [ ]e/. Not enough of the text survives to determine whether it is prose fiction or more factual, but more likely to be prose fiction. It me…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
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Record ID: WMID-30E780
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylrindrical lead shot of modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries) The lead shot consists of a flat circular base. Vertical grooves are present up the side of the shot, with a ridge at the top. The upper surface tapers upwards to a blunt point. It has a diameter of 13.7 mm and is 15.8 mm tall. It weighs 18.5 g (0.65 oz). The shot is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar lead shot has been recorded as PUBLIC-A214A1 and is considered to be Modern in dating.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A9FBC9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pierced copper alloy 1840s half sovereign token of Early Modern dating (AD 1840 to AD 1850). The token depicts a bust facing left, and the reverse has an inner circle bearing a plume of feathers. The inscriptions are heavily worn. The piercing has an internal diameter of 2.3 mm. Obverse: Very faint outline of a bust facing left Obverse inscription: Illegible Reverse: A small crown sits below the perforation. Beneath the crown is an inner circle with three flowers or feathers. Reverse inscription: THE PRINCE OF WA[ ] Die axis: 12 o'clock Diameter: …
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-80F987
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold gem set finger ring. The hoop is flat and narrow, 2.2 mm wide. No marks are visible on the interior of the hoop. The exterior has been decorated with a repeating scrolling foliage pattern. The shoulders start with a downwards pointed triangle, before creating an open trefoil shape. This extends into a circular collar beneath the bezel. The bezel has been made from a separate piece and welded onto the collar, and fixed at the shoulder joints by a stylised feather shape. The bezel contains the settings for eleven stones in a cruciform pattern. Six purple …
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
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