Record ID: SUR-ED544D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast lead alloy weight of 79.31g (2.8oz / 2.6ozt) possibly a 1/4 Troy lb  weight for bullion. The weight is octagonal in plan, tapering slightly to an integrally cast suspension loop.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-83BAC7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead biconical steelyard weight weighing 491g, equivalent to 1 1/2 Roman pounds or libras. The upper and lower points have a stump of an iron wire suspension loop.  Date: Roman (probably) Height: 52.43 mm Diameter: 49.95 mm Weight: 491 g
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-2B33B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable later Medieval or Post Medieval date (1350 - 1700). The weight is circular with one edge missing possibly cut. A sub-rectangular hole has been cut / or more likely cast through the centre. This hole has been filled with a fragment of clear glass. The weight is a mid grey colour with a relatively even and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. A light active powdery corrosion product is present on all surfaces. Date: Medieval Diameter: 25.26 mm Thickness: 4.12 g Weight: 18.4 mm
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-15CE5B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy trade weight dating.The weight is discoidal with a central circular indentation and two concentric radiating grooves. It has a raised rim.  An incuse crowned GR (for George I - IV) is stamped at 9 o'clock overlapping the outer groove. The reverse is covered with file marks and and shows signs of wear at 3 o'clock. The weight is approximately half an Imperial ounce. Date: Late Post Medieval to Modern - 1714 - 1830 Dimensions:25.17 mm x 4.28 mm Weight: 13.52 g A similar trade weight can be seen on the PAS Database a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F4AA9E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy post-medieval trade weight (19th century), dating to AD 1834-1849. The upper surface has a wide and high rim. The reverse has a a central depression, around which a rim covered in concentric circular turning rings indicating finishing on a lathe. Within the rim on the upper surface, the field  is stamped centrally with a crowned GB with a slightly offset IV beneath indicating George IV (1820-1830). Running at a right angle to the right of the crowned GB is the word PEGLER (see below, Notes). At 10 o'clock …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8FB721
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight. The weight is flat and circular with a raised rim around the edge of the upper surface. The weight is stamped with the following marks: a crowned 'EL' (for Elizabeth I) and a sword (the sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall) at 6 o'clock, and a ewer (for the London Founder's Company) at 12 o'clock. These marks date the weight to AD 1590-1603. The reverse is flat  with a number of angled file marks. It weighs 0.42 of an ounce. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1558 - 1603 Dimensions: 31.89 m…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8A05A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight probably from the reign of Henry VII or Henry VIII. The weight is flat and circular. On the upper surface there are two incised concentric circles, one 2.5 mm in from the edge, the other towards the centre 18.5 mm in from the edge.These surround a central circular recess. The upper face has been stamped with a crowned lombardic h set between the two incised circles at about the 6 o'clock position. The back of the trade weight has multiple concentric ridges and angled file marks. It weighs approximately 1.5 ounces. Date: Late Medieval …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: SOM-E2BB33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead conical weight dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods, c. AD 1350-1800. The weight has a small, uniform central perforation (diameter: 4.28mm) that runs through its centre vertically. It has a flat base and curved top, and a thick white patina with some old linear incisions in a random arrangement, possibly damage instead of deliberate decoration.  Height: 33.00mm, diameter at base: 27.50mm. Cf. SWYOR-7D86B7, LVPL-C3DC40. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-7A66BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Burmese opium weight. Solid cast in the form of an animal resembling a bird with protruding flat 'beak' , crest and a broken tail. The figure projects from a flaring, square base decorated with two circumferential incised grooves. The underside is decorated with a stamped nine petalled emblem. Date: Modern - 19th century Dimensions: 22.34 mm x 16.04 mm x 14.39 mm Weight: 15.63 g A similar weight is recorded in database record LVPL-45AD12 There is a summary of these weights and further examples here: Explanation and sales of antique opium weights - Burm…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DB363E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight. A uniface weight with a raised rim around the front face. The front face is stamped with a crowned C at 10 o'clock, a sword pointing upwards at 11 o'clock, a capital letter A at 1 o'clock, and a ewer at 6 o'clock. There are concentric turning lines about halfway in and a small central, circular depression. The rear face is undecorated and covered in parallel file marks. Its weight is slightly under two ounces. Reference: Biggs, N, 1992, English Weights: An Illustrated Survey, pp 50 - 51 Date: Post Medieval - 1625 - 1685 Dimensions: 40.25 mm x 6.28 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2022
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Record ID: DEV-60CF77
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade weight dating to c.  AD 1600-1700.  The object is circular in shape with a markedly raised flan. It bears a number of different markings, composed of two cross-within-circle designs, the initials W L and a large central capital D at the 6 o'clock position. This capital D suggests the weight was made and approved in Dorchester. Measurements: 24.8mm diameter, weight 13.0g.
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-57A7B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight dating to c.1625 - 1685 with stamped crown over the letter C, a sword and a possible coffee ewer. The front of the weight has a raised rim at the outer edge and an indentation at the centre. The rear of the weight is undecorated. The weight is a little below one quarter of an ounce which could be due to surface corrosion. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 23.09 mm x 2.96 mm Weight: 6.21 g The coffee ewer mark was a symbol of the Worshipful Company of Founders and a crowned C would date the weight to the reign of Charles I (16…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3A8DB3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably a steelyard weight. The weight is large and egg-shaped, slightly tapering towards one end. There is a central, longitudinal, sub-circular hole through the weight, probably for a means of suspension. Date: Uncertain - Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 79.89 mm x 43.42 mm Weight: 516 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-3900CA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead steelyard weight with separate iron suspension loop. A conical weight a rounded edge at the base. The base is also slightly rounded with an irregular central indentation. At the apex is an arched, iron wire suspension loop. This appears to have been attached to the weight as it was cast. Date: Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 65.2 mm x 46.6 mm Weight: 591 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-1CCD9F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight. At the apex is an integrally cast large suspension lug with a small sub-circular pierced hole. The lug is flattened and narrowed from the apex and is rounded on the upper edge. It has been bent over and distorted. Set opposite each other about halfway down the conical body of the weight are two projections which appear to be the ends of a circular cross sectioned wire cast into the weight (either the ends of one object or two separate pieces). The circular base of the weight is slightly concave and has a small off-centre void or depression. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-4C18A0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably lead weight or token. A large disc of lead with an incised design copying coinage of the Commonwealth. Side One: Shield of England Side Two: Conjoined shields of England and Ireland Date: Post Medieval c. 1649 - 1660 Diameter: c.31 mm Weight: c. 85 g
Created on: Thursday 25th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: DEV-B2EE0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy weight dating to the modern period, c. AD 1800-1900. The object is formed in the shape of a fish, a pointed oval form with a waisted tail which is more rectilinear in shape. The fish's fins do appear to have been attached or at least hinted at, but are now missing. It is D-shaped in cross section, with a flat and undecorated lower surface. On the lower surface are two possible attachment points, which could indicate that the object was attached to an additional weight which itself was connected to the fishing line. These are circular in form and locate…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
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Record ID: DOR-7784ED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly Medieval lead weight of an unknown date. The weight would once have been conical in shape, but has been cut down the centre, possibly to check how deep the suspension loop hole had been cast. further attempts at cutting the weight can be seen through a further two incisions made to one side. The weight has a white patina and is heavily pitted. Other examples of this weight can be seen in LANCUM-F02BA8. Height: 38.09 mm Diameter: 46.46 mm Weight 396g
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2019
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Record ID: DOR-7F029D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead and iron steelyard weight. The weight is bi-conical and there are remnants of iron wire suspension loops at either apex. Date: Possibly Roman - c. AD 43 - 410 Dimensions: 31.22 mm x 26.56 mm Weight: 82.62 g There are many similar examples recorded on the database, including NLM-98EBFF
Created on: Saturday 16th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
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Record ID: DOR-7EED99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead and iron steelyard weight. The weight is conical with a circular depression in the base. At the top is the remnant of an iron wire suspension loop. The casting and finish are crude, leaving a rough surface. There is a diagonal gouged groove at one side. Date: Uncertain - c. 43 - 1750 AD. Dimensions: 32.20 mm x 25.10 mm Weight: 92.74 g There are many similar examples recorded on the database, including LANCUM-8AB064 where Lydia Prosser notes that it is unfortunately not possible to assign a more precise date range to this object; examples from dated contexts rang…
Created on: Saturday 16th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
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