Record ID: HESH-694FFE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfpenny provincial token dated 1664 struck for Tho Sadler - Tallowchandler of Kiddeminster, Worcestershire Williamson - Volume 3 - p1278 ref: 79 Obv: Tallowchandlers Arms THO SADLE[R HIS] HAL PENY Rev: Initials TAS in field IN [KIDDERMINSTER] 166[4] Williamson notes that there are three records for Tho Sadler in the records 1673 Son born Thomas son of Tho Sadler and Ann 24th Feb 1674 Buried Tho son of Thomas Sadler and Ann 4th September 1682 buried Thomas Sadler in Woollen (burried in Woollen refers to the Burying in Wiollen Acts of 1666, 1678 and 1680 which f…
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halesowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D1E553
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy dress hook (hooked tag or clasp), of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The tag is broadly oval in plan view and D-shaped in section. The egg-shaped body of the mount is convex in shape with a hollow reverse. The mount is flanked with a round attachment loop on either side, and a third round attachment loop from the bottom centre. The internal diameter of the attachment perforations is approximately 2.7mm. There is a sub rectangular loop (fastener) with a sub rectangular perforation, this would have held the hook in place. There is no surface …
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-712791
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is sub triangular (tear drop) in shape and rectangular in section. The obverse is convex (slightly bowed) with bevelled edges and has a ring and dot decoration on its surface. The reverse is concave and contains two integrally cast attachment spikes. Each spike is incomplete and has a sub square cross section. The mount measures 31.1 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 11.1 mm and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 grams. The mount is a mid green to mid brown in colour, wit…
Created on: Thursday 27th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DEC6A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/hammered trade token of the Post Medieval Period, circa AD 1660 - AD 1670. Unknown reverse type, but depicts a C in the field the rest of the depiction is unclear. Unclear as to what the obverse depicts. The Token is dated 166[ ], I make it out to be 1661. Legend has pellet stops. It is unclear as to the name of the person who issued this token and where it was issued from. Unidentified. This token measures 18.4 mm in diameter, is 0.9 mm thick and weighs 1.1 g. The token is brown in colour. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted …
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th November 2014
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Record ID: WAW-FC2B46
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy uniface sub-circular coin weight. The design on the upper surface is possibly that of Archangel Michael spearing a dragon. The weight has an abraded surface and the details of the design is not clear. It measures 16.85mm diameter, 4.19mm thick and weighs 7g. The coin weight is possibly that of an angel which were produced between 1495 and 1588 AD (Biggs, N. 1990 'Coin-Weights in England' British Numismatics Journal Volume 60, pp. 65-79.).
Created on: Friday 26th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-5989D1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped strap fitting of probable post-medieval date. It is most likely to be a part of horse furniture, either a strap loop or rein guide. The strap fitting comprises two conjoined but offset sub-oval loops set an angle of 90° to one another. The fitting is separated into three parts, the upper loop, the central conjoining lobe, and the lower loop. The upper loop is significantly smaller than the lower loop, measuring 31.14 mm wide, whilst the lower loop measures 59.17 mm. The object has a green patina which suffers from corrosion in places. There is also so…
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2010
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Record ID: WMID-1F0A61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/ hammered copper alloy probable halfpenny of William and Mary, dating between 1688-1694 AD (diameter: 28.3mm; thickness: 1.8mm; weight: 8.42g). The probable two busts of William and Mary are faintly visible on the obverse. There is no detail remaining left on the reverse as well as inscriptions in either side.
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID5356
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Published
The clasp is a snake 'S' shape in plan. One loop has iron crusted onto the surface. The visible terminal has a zoomorphic head. The body is moulded at the mid point. The clasp has grey/green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2002
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: WMID4819
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Published
The buckle has a double loop asymmetrical frame. The strap bar is narrowed and terminates with moulded rosettes. The loop has a mould rosette and scroll work. Otherwise the upper face of the frame is decorated with obliquely angled ridges. The frame has been over cleaned, therefore no details of patina or gilding. No pin remains.
Created on: Friday 31st May 2002
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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