Record ID: NCL-EF7998
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of Post-Medieval date, probably c. 1700-1800. The weight is discoidal with a scene on the obverse. The scene depicts, in worn, low relief, a man riding backward on a donkey walking/running left. A second figure can be found on the donkey's back, facing forward, and possibly engaged in a sexual act with the man. The detail of the second figure is more obscured by wear. This object was used to create the medallion recorded in KENT-A77AF7 https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1063028
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: NCL-63C551
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The spindle whorl has been crudely cast into an elongated and irregular hemisphere with a circular perforation through it.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Record ID: NCL-63B660
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of Post-Medieval date, c. 1700-present. The weight is wedge shaped, with a broad sub-rectangular base that narrows to a thin rectangular top. The underside of the base has a slightly convex rectangular impression. The object weighs is approximately 2oz, or 1/8th of a pound.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Record ID: NCL-639976
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy bag seal from Russia, 1822. The seal is discoidal, but incomplete with raised letters on each face. The obverse reads: ...Р// Ж12Н// [1]822 The reverse reads: МПДО// НИКО// НЮР
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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