Record ID: DUR-E85E98
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hemp bale seal of the post-medieval period (AD1757). The object is a bi-face sub-discoid seal with a single central slot through its centre for the attachment string. One face bears [S]PB SRHB 1757 in three lines. SPB indicates that the bale contained hemp and SRHB is probably the initials of the grower, owner or agent and the type of hemp. On the opposing face has some indication of lettering, but it is no longer legible. Other bale seals of this type have 'No.' and an Arabic numeral. Lead bale seals, such as this example, were added to merchandise in ports by '…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 6th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-A37196
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead shot ball of Post-Medieval date (AD 1640-1750). The object has a circumferentially running casting seam and a projecting casting spru. Around the casting spru is a large amount of iron corrosion and possibly a slightly projecting ferrous metal spike which passes centrally through the object. This object is probably part of an iron-stemmed dumb-bell shot, a modified form of ammunition for a smooth bore muzzle loading weapon. The weight of the shot suggests that it was meant to be fired from a pistol. The metal is grey in colour with a smooth patina and brown patches …
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
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Record ID: DUR-A367B1
Object type: BULLET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bullet of modern date (AD 1800-1950). The object is cylindrical with a domed upper face and two circumferentially running rifling groves at the lower end of the shaft. The lower face is slightly concave. This object is most likely meant to be fired from a 0.22 Inch calibre rifle or air rifle. Length: 13.20mm, Diameter: 8.84mm, Weight: 7.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-205181
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500 to 1850. The object is circular in plan and flat with a diameter of 24.86 mm. On one side of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. On the reverse of the object is a sexfoil motif which is again raised. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which …
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
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Record ID: NCL-A0BD50
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of the late Medieval or Post-Medieval period. The weight is trapezoidal in profile, with 7 facetted faces from base to top. The top has a solid glob of lead that appears to be an incomplete suspension loop. The glob has a narrow rectangular perforation through it, but there is little space for a hook or another form of suspension. The body of the weight also has circular holes drilled into it. The base is rather elaborate, with 7 drop-shaped wedges radiating from the centre.
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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