Record ID: WMID-667C9E
Object type: INSCRIBED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete piece of lead alloy metal with an engraved inscription, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The piece of lead alloy metal is sub oval in shape and probably was part of the waste produced during casting. One side is flat and the other rounded as if a cooled droplet of water. The rounded side bears four engraved initials E/F P HP with the initial I beneath. On the reverse flat side, are two more carved capital letter I. It measures 21.3 mm in length, 34.0 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 18.3 g. The inscribed object is a dark grey colour, with an even …
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3A3995
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. A folded rim is present on the upper surface. A stamped circle mark is present on both upper and lower surfaces. The object measures 36.3 mm in diameter and is 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 102.9 grams or 3.63 ozs. The object is a light to mid grey colour with an even corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-391ED9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. A folded rim is present on the upper surface. The object measures 24.9 mm in diameter and is 13.1 mm thick. It weighs 51.2 grams or 1.80 ozs. The object is a light to mid grey colour with an even corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-27E044
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete folded circular lead weight of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The lead disc is folded in half, it would have originally been circular. No decoration or inscription is visible on the exterior. It has a diameter of 29.3 mm, is 13.9 mm wide and 11.0 mm thick. It weighs 18.9 g. The probable lead weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead weights like this may have been skirt or hem weights or more likely gate weights to help close farm gates. It is probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800).
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CFF1E4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy two disc type cloth seal from St Gallen, Switzerland, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (circa 1424-1529). This seal is of the two disc type as it comprises two circular discs riveted together. An eagle facing left within a circular cartouche is on the front disc. The reverse disc has the remains of the rivet in the centre, and the letter S to the right. It measures 26.4 mm in length, 28.0 mm diameter of the disks and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 11.2 g. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. For s…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A82A6C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token consists of a head facing right (Powell type 10). Reverse is undecorated. It measures 23.0 mm in diameter and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 8.0 g. The token is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is heavily worn.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-912605
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy decorative plaque or mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The plaque or mount is lozenge or diamond shaped, with bevelled edges. Three diagonal grooves run from the apex to the base. The reverse is flat, with signs that the plaque got bent and straightened at some point. It measures 18.0 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 g. The plaque or mount is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-095689
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy weight or plumb-bob, of probable Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 - AD 1800). The object is oval in plan and ovoid (egg shaped) in profile. At the apex of the weight there is a small sub-circular depression. The surface of the object is pitted and rough. The object is 56.0 mm long, 47.8 mm maximum diameter. It weighs 645 g (1 lb, 0.67 oz). It is cream to light grey in colour and has an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Margeso…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F5E013
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
FINDSPOT NEEDED An incomplete lead/tin alloy (pewter) spoon of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Less than 25% of the spoon is present, consisting only of the top part of the bowl and the shoulder between the bowl and handle. The handle joins onto the bowl with a scallop shell design on the reverse. The overall bowl shape of the spoon can not be determined. It measures 29.7 mm in length, 31.6 mm wide and 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g. The spoon fragment is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F3B0B5
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated lead alloy tobacco box lid knop of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The knop is broadly sub circular in plan and irregular in profile. The central knop / lid is broadly decorated as a flower. It has a central raised boss, located within a circle. A series of radiating lentoid shaped petals extend away from the circle. It is likely that these were originally coated with a surface which has since decayed. The neck below the knop of the lid becomes narrow before expanding outwards in a slanting platform with the remains of the rivet protrudin…
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F38271
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated lead alloy tobacco box lid knop of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The knop is broadly sub circular in plan and irregular in profile. The central knop / lid is broadly decorated as a flower. It has a central raised boss, located within a circle. A series of radiating lentoid shaped petals extend away from the circle. It is likely that these were originally coated with a surface which has since decayed. The neck below the knop of the lid becomes narrow before expanding outwards in a slanting platform with the remains of the rivet protrudin…
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9085EC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pseudoheraldic mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1750). The mount is roughly oval in shape. The front bears moulded decoration. A flat topped shield is central, with a border. Around the edges are scrolls to the top and ribbons to the bottom. The reverse shows traces of three integral iron attachment spikes. It measures 38.2 mm in length, 30.0 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 19.2 g. The mount is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar lead alloy mount has been recorded as DOR-C8748E and is considered to be P…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-539C62
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth seal of probable Post Medieval dating, circa 1500-1700. The seal comprises of one circular disk, with remains of attachment tabs to either side, indicating it was originally a 4 four cloth seal. The design is unclear and involves a horseshoe with a figure or harp inside it. The reverse face is undecorated. It measures 13.9 mm in length, 11.1 mm diameter of the disks and 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. Egan (1995) illustrates a number of cloth seals with variou…
Created on: Friday 5th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-536F42
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth seal of probable Post Medieval dating, circa 1500-1700. The seal comprises of two circular disks, broadly the same size, and a connecting strip. One face with the flattened rivet in it, has a plain border with the letters OSW and then an unclear merchant or privy mark in the centre. The design is incomplete. The reverse face is undecorated. It measures 18.3 mm in length, 16.5 mm diameter of the disks and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. Egan (1995) illustrates …
Created on: Friday 5th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-509CD9
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy toy soldier of post-medieval dating circa AD1804- circa1893. The toy is three-dimensional and depicts Napoleon. He is shown standing, in typical dress, and with arms crossed over his chest. He wears a wide hat, and has a belt around the waist. The lower half of the coat is decorated on the reverse with diagonal lines. The feet are missing. The hair and facial features on the figure are worn. It measures 33.1 mm in height, 11.7 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. It weighs 12.3 g The figurine dates to the post-medieval era when toy soldiers like this were made for…
Created on: Friday 5th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-133F7E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead container, possibly a bird feeder, of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1450 -AD 1700). The container has been slightly squashed. It is an irregular shape in plan and sub rectangular (square with a flared neck) in profile, with an oval base. It is formed from one sheet of metal. The rear of the container is flat and undecorated; The base is domed and decorated with a central oval. In plan it is oval. The rim of the container is plain. Traces of diagonal decoration are visible on the front face. Both faces are incomplete. It measures 25.8 mm ta…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-75BFDF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. Three grooves are present on the upper surface. The object measures 26.2 mm in diameter and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 30.6 grams or 10.8 ozs. The object has a mid-brown colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces.
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-5A75DD
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable coin mould, probably of George II (AD 1727 to AD 1760). Around 75% of the probable coin mould is present. It is circular in shape, with a notch taken out of it on one side. It displays a circular depression, revealing a king's head facing right and an partial inscription facing the king's head. It measures 29.0 mm in diameter, and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 8.8 g. The probable coin mould is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The size of the circular depression is consistent with that of a George II halfpenny, and thi…
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Record ID: WMID-136FDC
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy pencil sharpener of 19th century date (c. 1850-c. 1900). Most of the iron cutting blade is missing. The lower part is hollow and roughly cone-shaped to house a pencil. It has a plain rim at the base and a vertical slot at the side. On the opposite side of the slot there are two raised circular panels. One is plain and the other contains an unclear monogram. The handle is flat and has a roughly semi-circular perforation. One side of the handle is plain and the other is decorated with annulets. It measures 37.2 mm in length, 15.0 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E97FC2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1600 - AD 1900). The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead alloy metal, with a serrated edge. The toy has two string holes which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. Twelve (12) triangular spokes/teeth are present, some folded over. It has a diameter of 47.3 mm and is 3.8 mm thick. The string holes have an internal diameter of 6.7 mm. It weighs 24.4 g. The whirligig is an off white to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several sim…
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
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