Record ID: LVPL-190A91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roughly cast decorated lead alloy, possible paper weight of the post-medieval to modern period (1700-1900). The object is relatively flat with a moulded decoration on the face. The overall design appears to be an abstract image of a basket of fruit or bouquet of flowers. The design features a rounded base that is cinched at the waist by a band and curves up into an opened ruffled design. From this base streams six possible stems that terminate at a convexed band. Above the band are a series of pellets of various sizes that may represent rounded fruit or flower heads. These rounded …
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brinnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-18D1C2
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of tear drop shaped cast copper alloy ear rings which are possibly modern (1700-1900). Both objects have broken loops from which they would have had hanging attachments. On a slightly convexed face, both objects are decorated with a reverse 'S' scroll, 3 small bosses and a raised border. The reverse is plain and is slightly concaved. The objects are covered in a yellow gilding. They were found in the same location but not together.
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brinnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D988AE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, single, cast copper alloy probable toy handcuff, dating to c.AD 1780-1900. The object is comprised of a D-shaped frame that curves into a cylindrical locking mechanism. At the top of the frame is a small looped attachment that was likely used to attach to a chain that connected with the pairing handcuff. The lock is attached to the frame on one side via a hinge which would allow for the frame to swing open in order to be hooked around a person's wrist. The other side of the lock is presumably the locking mechanism which is now lost. The underside of the lock has a …
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D8CD62
Object type: CHATELAINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Victorian-Edwardian skirt lifter dating to c.AD 1800-1910. The object comprises of a shaft with a cylindrical cross section that on one side has incised ridged details. At one terminal the shaft flattens and forks at the end. On the opposite side, the shaft curves downwards to connect to the composite skirt lifter. Previously thought to be an ear scoop and nail cleaner. See: Egan and Pritchard (2002) refer to an example in the Museum of London (Acc. no.84.341/6) which has an earscoop and bifurcated toothpick and a shank decorated with transverse grooves on page 379…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1DB33C
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy zoomorphic terminal in the form of a dog or wolf's head. The terminal is likely from a whistle. The animal has an elongated snout the end of which is rounded and a clenched jaw. Behind the front teeth a perforation runs through the mouth to the opposite side. The eyes, on each side of the head, are rounded pellets with ridged brows above. The ears are sub-rectangular and flattened against the side of the head. Behind the head is a raised sub-rectangular sectioned collar. The collar is decorated with a series of pits or 'studs'. From behind the collar the …
Created on: Friday 21st July 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bramhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DD6878
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. Each end of the object curves downwards with a rounded outer edge while the inner edge turns at a 45 degree angle. In the centre of the object a deep vertical groove decorates each face. One end terminates with an oval projection containing a deep rectangular slot. The opposite end of the object expands slightly forming a large rectangular 'arm'. A horizontal groove decorates one side of the 'arm' c.5mm above the base. At the base of the 'arm' a small rectangular proj…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.