Record ID: WMID-CF0294
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pendant, probably a crucifix, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1400 to c. 1600). The openwork frame is broadly shield shaped with a central cross with trefoiled terminals. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the pendant, with an internal diameter of 2.9 mm. At the intersection the cross expands to a square plate behind the head of the crucified Jesus on the cross, with a radiating halo behind his head and curved outstretched arms, the hands fixed to the cross beam. This body extends down the centre of the cross with h…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E41BF6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is sub circular in shape, and domed. No decoration is visible on the front of the mount. The remains of two attachment spikes are located on opposite sides of the reverse.  It measures 15.1 mm in length, 12.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The mount is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9AB127
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub square lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub square in shape, with the remains of an iron shank extending from one corner. The front exhibits decoration. Five rounded pellets in the centre, in a cross design, within an arched tressure, all within a lozenge shaped cartouche. The reverse has a raised cross design. The corners are rounded. It measures 22.5 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g.  The artefact is light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98CE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 to AD 1650). It is oval in shape with a narrow D shape section band going to the back on one end and a similar, shorter length on the other. This may have formed a loop or two clinched lugs. The front has a symmetrical floral design (adorsed foliage) in low relief set in an incuse panel leaving a raised border.  It measures 32.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several simil…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-989A92
Object type: CANDLE SNUFFER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy candle snuffer of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 to AD 1750).  Both terminals of the candle snuffer are a lys (fleur de lis) shape. The central section of the mount has three ring and dot stamped decorative details. Two attachment holes are present along the top edge of the object. They have an internal diameter of 3.2 mm. The underside is flat. It measures 55.4 mm in length, 12.5 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g The candle snuffer is a mid to dark brown colour with an ev…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-482972
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1578 to AD 1580, issued as part of the second coinage. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North vol 2, p135, no 2001. Diameter: 15.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-47B48C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to the period AD 1696. Milled at the Tower of London. C.f. Spink 2007, p. 352, no 3520. Diameter: 21.2 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-44C3FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rose farthing token of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1634 to AD 1649. Minted at London. Rose type 1. C.f. North vol 2, p 165, no 2287-2290. Diameter: 13.3 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C5A02
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C2D74
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy furniture decorative plaque or escutcheon of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The plaque is flat. The front exhibits stamped or punched decoration. The reverse is undecorated and no signs of attachment spikes. The front has a large rounded main section, which has the stamped decoration, in the form of semi-circles or crescents. These almost create a bird wing shape and decoration. Beneath this is an oval extension with a countersunk rivet hole. The hole is empty, and has an internal diameter of 0.8 mm. This extension has a circular knop to the…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-87AA6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 23.9 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-878662
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1570 to AD 1572. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Castle. C.f. North vol 2, p 135, no 2001. Diameter: 14.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-875607
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1605. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Lis. C.f. North vol 2, p 146, no 2099. Diameter: 23.6 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-86E4FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy half crown of James II ((AD 1685 - AD1688 (in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1690. Reverse depicts probably crossed spears behind a double arched crown, with May beneath crown, J to the left, R to the right and triple XXX above. Spink (2003) page 169 - 171, number 6580 - 6582. Diameter: 28.6 mm Thickness: 2.6 mm Weight: 10.0 g During 1689 and 1690, James II operated a military campaign in Ireland from where he planned to mount an invasion of England, having been deposed by Ma…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-869F07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete heavily worn silver shilling of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1663 to AD 1669. Crowned cruciform shields reverse type. Minted at the Tower London. Spink (2007), page 321 - 322, No 3371 and 3372. Diameter: 25.6 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 5.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F8621E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy anonymous issue Nuremberg jetton, 'ship-penny' type, of Post medieval dating (AD 1490-1550). Obverse: fictitious legend; Profile of a sailing ship with exaggerated rigging and sail omitted, the bow has a pennant pole on the right; with waves beneath the ship. Reverse: fictitious legend; Four fleurs de lis in a lozenge. Diameter: 25.9 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8AFDE0
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete but bent silver bodkin. The bodkin has been bent in two places. The first bend is at the top, halfway down the square eye and it has been bent approximately 180 degrees. The second bend is around the two thirds down the length and is at an angle of approximately 60 degrees. The bodkin was originally rectangular, flat, and tapers down to a blunt point. At the top of the bodkin, there is a circular ear scoop. Beneath this is an oval section. Below this an vertical square eye. A double horizontal groove is present on both sides beneath the eye. Engraved decoratio…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B81674
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gilded silver composite dress hook. It consists of a back plate, sub triangular in shape, with saw-tooth edges. From each of the three corners of the backplate project three hemispherical domes. Each dome is decorated with three filigree wire circles, two of these face away from the centre of the backplate; the one facing the centre is covered with a silver disc - a rove (see below). Small spherical knops are located above and below where the outward facing filigree circles meet. In the centre of the backplate and protruding between the three domes is th…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-3726E8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete rectangular shoe buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1720 to AD 1790). Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, with one of the spindle holes present. A ridge is present on the reverse, this contains the spindle hole. On the front, the frame is decorated. On the inside are two oval holes, surrounded by a rope style border, with a triangular knop between the holes. On the outer side edge is a plain raised border with thin rope style edging to top and bottom. It measures 11.4 mm in length, 17.1 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The buckle frame is a mi…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-36E1A4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount of Early Post Medieval dating (c. 1500 to c. 1600). The mount is in the form of an extended fleur de lis (lys). The centre expands into a pear-shaped body between a collared section at the top which tapers into a smaller knop, with a tapered trefoil knop at the base. The front is convex and the reverse is largely flat. The reverse has the stubs of two integral corroded rivets. Traces of tinning survive in patches on the surface. It measures 24.4 mm in length, 8.4 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 g. The mount is a dark green…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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