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Record ID: WMID-CA0583
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500.
The lead flask and neck remains. One arm is present and the other is missing.
The ampulla is flasked shaped and has a semi-circular body with cresecent corners and a rectangular shaped neck that extends outwards from the centre of one side. The mouth of the neck is partially open and missing some of its edge. At the sides of the neck is one complete handle and two stubs for the missing handle.
The obverse has moulded decoration present, consist…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Berkswell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-356F21
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead-alloy mount of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1500-1700.
The object consists of a sexfoil shaped flower on the left, and a horizonal S shape on the right. The flower has a moulded pellet at the centre and six curved petals. Some of the petals are missing their ends. To the right of the pellet where the seventh petal would be, instead is a curved piece of lead in the shape of a horizontal S. It has a moulded rib running through the centre of the shape and the sides sloped. It ends at a worn break. The edges of the S are decorated with a beaded border. The reverse i…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-34E376
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1500-1900.
The weight is circular and has a thick raised rim with a concentric groove. The front of the object has two concentric grooves and a central dimple. At 12 o'clock, there is a crown symbol, and a semi-circular outline underneath. At 6 o'clock, there is a upside down crowned X. The reverse is mostly flat, with a sub-circular central indention and 9 small circular indentations.
The weight is green in colour, with an even surface patina.
Measurements: diameter 31.4mm, th…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2F5199
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'pocket' sundial, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th centuries).
The sundial is of the simple ring type and consists of a broad, flat, copper alloy ring. A central recessed groove runs around approximately half of the outer circumference of the band, and then is perforated around approximately half the remaining bands circumference. The exterior has two incised lines flanking the recessed groove.
The sundial is a green and brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soi…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2EF8A8
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy thimble of the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800).
The object is now in two pieces, the body of the thimble and the dome of the thimble. The thimble body consists of a single curved sheet. The exterior sides are covered with circular indentations, which are in diagonal rows. The body is squashed and misshapen and is missing the majority of its base. What remains of the base, shows an unthickened rim which is decorated with a faint incised line border.
The top of the dome also has the circular indentations. The underside of…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1FD754
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1714-1830 (George I - IV)
The weight is circular and has a raised lip. The front of the object has concentric grooves and a central dimple showing the object was lathe-turned. The reverse has a sub-circular indention.
At 12 o'clock there is a crown symbol and the intials GR underneath, which makes it a Georgian provincial weight.
Measurements: diameter 23.3mm, thickness 5.1mm, weight 12.3g
Similar trade weights can be seen on the PAS Database at LEIC-A56FB9, which was found in Ashby-de-la-Zou…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1EF63A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped annular buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1350 -1650.
The buckle consists of a sub-circular double looped frame with a narrow strap bar. The strap bar is slightly bent outwards. The frame and strap bar have bevelled edges and the left sides of the frame is slightly misshapen. The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The buckle has a brown / green coloured patina.
Measurements: length 40.4mm, width 36.3mm, thickness 3.7mm, weight 4.8 grams
Whitehead…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1EA351
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast lead-alloy (pewter) shoe or knee buckle of the Post Medieval Period (c. AD 1720-1790).
The buckle is octangonal in plan and has a drilled frame for a seperate spindle. The spindle, chape and pin are missing. The buckle is convex, with the highest point at the centre of spindle. The outside edge of the buckle is decorated with a moulded border. a horizonal moulded line decorates the inside edges of where the spindle attachements are. The reverse is smooth and has no decoration.
The buckle has a silvered appearance with a slight green patina around the…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1D5D0A
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead/tin-alloy spoon bowl of Post Medieval date, circa AD 1750 - 1850.
The object consists of the bowl and partial handle. The bowl is oval in plan and slightly concave. It has become misshapen and flat in places. The stem has a sub-rectangular cross-section and terminates shortly after it extends from the bowl, into a worn break. hTe stem or handle joins onto the bowl in a sub circular drop shape.
The oject is a dark grey colour with an even surface patina.
It measures 62.6mm in length and 32.4mm maximum width. The widt…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1C8FFC
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spoon handle of Post Medieval date, circa AD 1600 - 1700.
The stem has a hexangonal cross-section and has a worn break at the terminal where the rest of the stem and bowl would have been. At the apex the handle curves outwards into a worn break. Given the shape of the break, the handle could have formed a trefid knop.
The object is grey in colour and has an even surface patina.
The object measures 61.9mm in length and 16mm maximum width. The width of the handle is 6.5mm and has a thickness of 3.5mm and …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F4528D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval spherical bell dating to the 17th to 19th centuries.
The hollow bell comprises two hemispheres divided by a raised circumferential band. The upper hemisphere is plain with two sub circular or oval sound holes. Projecting from the top is a rectangular attachment loop with angled upper edge and a semi-circular, or arched, hole. One half of the lower hemisphere is decorated with a 'sunburst' motif radiating from a rectangular aperture. Both ends of the aperture have sub-circular terminal sound holes. The iron pe…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F10125
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable bell or other decorative furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
The artefact is a conical shape with a narrowed top. It is hollow. At the top is a broken attachment point. The narrowed top is undecorated but the lower skirt bears foliate style decoration, with the inscription IHS appearing once. On the inside, it is concave, with a broken attachment point at the centre.
It has a diameter of 52.1 mm and is 35.5 mm tall. The sides are 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 110.1 g.
The artefact is a dull grey colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-02FB52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, dating to circa AD 43-120.
The brooch is broadly T-shaped with flattened wings. It is uncertain if the brooch would have had a spring or if it was a hinged variety. The bow is broadly traingular in form and is flattened at the top in profile as opposed to the Polden Hill types that are more hump like. The bow is broader where it extends from the head and narrows to a now damaged terminal. The lower bow, foot and catchplate at the reverse are missing. There does not appear to be an…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-01E7F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy trumpet brooch, of Roman date circa AD 75 to 175.
The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow and the pierced lug at the rear of the head. The foot, catch plate, spring mechanism and the pin are missing. The brooch is broadly an inverted 'L' shape in profile and the bow tapers from a flared head to a broken terminal below the central moulding. The head is oval in form. At the reverse of the head is a vertically placed lug that would have held the spring and pin. Located at approximately half way down the remaining length of t…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7484BA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy conical mount of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
The mount is conical in shape. It has a rounded flattened knop on the top, and then it gradually expands with a couple of decorative grooved collars as it extends downwards. Two circular attachment holes are present, each on opposite sides. It has a diameter of 3.0 mm. The mount has a sub circular flat base with a grooved ring running around the outside. On the inside of the mount, it is concave, with traces of iron corrosion products.
It measures 24.1 mm tall. It has a diameter of 6…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-09CB46
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron rowel spur of Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries).
Around 75% of the spur is present. Neither arm is complete. The neck and rowel box are complete.
The arms have a lenticular cross section and are missing both terminals. The neck and rowel box are 29.8 mm in length with cylindrical cross section.
It measures 53.1 mm in length, 62.9 mm wide and 11.0 mm thick. It weighs 19.1 g.
The spur is a dark brown colour, with an uneven patina. The spur would benefit from being kept in a dry box.
A similar iron spur has bee…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F46898
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
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 four raised oval lines (Powell type 31). Reverse is undecorated.
It measures 17.3 mm in length, is 18.4 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g.
The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is heavily worn.
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-F34219
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp (or jaws harp), of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1700.
In plan, the jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are complete but bent at an angle. The rabbet (triangular notch) is located at the apex of the head (on reverse in image). The iron tongue is missing.
The jews harp measures 54.9 mm in length and has a maximum width at the head of 24.4 mm, it measures 8.5 mm wide at the base of…
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-8613FA
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval to Modern possible boss from a brooch or other piece of jewellery, possibly dating to circa AD 1850 - 1950.
The object is oval in form and consists of a gold fitting with central probable glass convex setting. The glass is a burgundy/purple colour. Surrounding the glass setting is a gold surround with a twisted rope like border, there is a further twisted rope like surround that is narrower at the external edge. The reverse is undercorated and has a concave centre.
As the find can not be securely dated to pre-1714 it falls outside the provisions of the Treas…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2020
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