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Record ID: YORYM-7B9CD5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a raised casting sprue displaying a deep dimple.
Length: 13.2mm; Diameter: 10.4mm; Weight: 7.9g.
It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot however suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B6C74
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a raised median ridge and flat spot to one side.
Diameter: 10.8mm; Weight: 6.9g.
It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot however suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-E5ECE1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One disc from a four disc cloth seal of Post medieval date, probably 1603 - 1714. The disc has a relief design of a crown and crossed sceptres which suggests a 17th century date, into the reign of Queen Anne. A Queen Anne cloth seal on the Bagseal gallery website has a crown and crossed sceptre design. Measurements are; length 13.3mm, 12.2mm wide, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.12g. Compare BH-6D73BB.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-52F2E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval coin; a half groat of Elizabeth I with a Tun initial mark dating the coin to AD 1591-1594, third issue. See North 1991, page 137, reference 2016.
Measurements are; diameter 16.5mm, thickness 0.6mm and weight 0.73g.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-52AE56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from about AD 1450 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2. It is biconical with a design of raised pellets and radiating ribs on each face. Measurements are; diameter 27.3mm, thickness 9.7mm and weight 30.34g. The central hole has a diameter of 9.5mm. Walton Rogers dates form C2 whorls from 1100 onwards. She cites Ivens et al (1995) that those with dots are Post Medieval. Decorated bi-conical whorls found in stratified contexts in Leicester and Derbyshire have been dated to the late Medieval period, about 14…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C06ACC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered coin of the post medieval period. A Scottish twenty pence of Charles I (1625-1649), probably third coinage dating 1637-1642. Obverse: Bust left, XX behind head. Reverse: Crowned thistle with twin leaves. Dimensions, diameter 15.4mm, thickness: 0.30mm, weight: 0.81g. Seaby (1984) Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, No. 5588.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-BFF97E
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy chain in a closed loop, probably Post Medieval to modern in date, AD 1800 - 1950, perhaps used as an animal collar. The chain is made up of two types of link, of which there are 13 of each type. One style of link is a closed oval loop with rounded ends and no visivle join. The metal is U shaped in cross-section, so the inner face is concave. The other links are rectangular. They have straight long sides, and a short transverse bar at each end. The link types are arranged alternately. The chain has a brown patina. The rounded links are 17.1mm long and 3.2mm thick, t…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-039BEA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast tinned copper-alloy double loop asymmetrical buckle with moulded decoration, dating from about AD 1575-1700. The back surface of the buckle is flat, but the front is bevelled. It has one rectangular and one D-shaped loop, separated by a central strap bar which has a small moulded knop at each end. The sides of the frame are straight and parallel. The D-shaped loop has two moulded knops, one at each end of the outer edge. The rectangular loop is decorated with a moulded, scalloped outer edge which is divided into six r…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-4898A8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy early 20th century token for John Roberts Billiard Rooms, Vicar Lane, Leeds dating from about AD 1902 - 1917. The obverse of the token has the legend JOHN ROBERTS / BILLIARD ROOMS and in the lower half of the field in a smaller size font, VICAR LANE / LEEDS. In the upper part of the field is the stamped value of 4D and the number 63. The upper and lower halves of the field are separated by a line and there is a solid circle enclosing the legends and inscriptions. The reverse is plain and undecorated apart from a circle of small connecting…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B49832
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post medieval cast copper alloy 'pot' leg from a cooking vessel such as a skillet probably dating from AD 1700 - 1900. The leg is D shaped in cross-section. The outer surface is worn and plain with traces of sooting on the surface. The width of the leg tapers, however the shape of the foot is unknown as this missing. The measurements are length: 42.54mm; width: 36.43mm; thickness: 10.58mm and weight: 62.15g
The shape matches example 4D in Butler, Green and Payne (2009) Finds Research Group datasheet 41, suggesting…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-B46761
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead shot dating from the post Medieval period, about AD 1600 - 1800. The object is spherical in shape. The casting seam is clear, as is the sprue which has been clipped once with nippers. In addition there are three small marks along the casting seam where it has been gripped with pliars while still soft, leaving ridged impressions. The shot has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: The shot has a diameter of 12.68mm and it weighs 11.43g. The weight of the shot would suggest it was intended for use in a pistol (see Harding, 2012).
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-B42A9E
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead shot from the post-medieval period about AD 1600-1800. The shot is spherical The diameter is 14.52mm, and the weight is 17.1g. The weight and size indicate use in an arquebus or caliver. It is sub-spherical and there is a casting seam visible. The casting spure was trimmed once with a knife. The shot has several damage marks and the patina is mid-grey. The size and weight would suggest use for a carbine (the short firearm used mainly by cavalry) see Harding (2012).
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-22861D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Cast three-lobed plate of concavo-convex section retaining the stubs of three integrally cast fixing pins of length 6mm [two partly lost]. The front bears a tripartite running guilloche with a pelleted border, with a terminal knop at either end. Traces of black coating appear on the edge. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1650-1750
Length: 45.0mm, Width: 16.9mm, Thickness: 2.9mm, Weight: 7.81gms
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-2217A9
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable pencil. A cast round-section bar with a moulded and subsequently broken point at one end, and a low [1mm] thin flange at the other end. Patinated, now bent at its midpoint. The survival of the flanged end argues against an early date for the object, though similar lead rods was adapted to make writing or marking implements from the 13th century onwards. In this case, probably for Victorian schoolroom use. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900
Length: 38mm, Diameter: 6.3mm, Weight: 13.60gms
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-21F1A8
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Jew’s harp. Cast rhomboid section bar, tapered towards either end and bent, with a straight upper mid-part with waisted nick for a steel tongue [lost]. Now bent with the prongs crossing. This simple toy is traditionally ascribed to the Georgian period (1714-1820) but when the surface detail is crisp and the arises are sharp a more recent origin is likely. Jews harps were among the novelties included in Christmas crackers, being imported from Germany by the tens of thousands for that purpose. Christmas crackers were invented c.1860 by Tom Smith of London and rapidly a…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-21CDAD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Pressed metal naturalistically rendered concavo-convex mask of a maned lion, with a small central tab folded against the back and probably relating to its fixing. This probably evokes the Imperial British lion, a popular motif throughout the 19th century. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900
Length: 24.5mm, Width: 23.2mm, Height (i.e. protrusion): 5.8mm, Thickness (wall): 0.8mm, Weight: 1.99gms
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-90157C
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead badge, probably dating to the late post-Medieval or Modern periods about AD 1750 - 1850.
The badge is in the form of a cushioned crown. It is decorated with a headband and edged with a pelleted border. The badge has been crushed and there is central circular perforation. The badge is similar in design to some British Army badges. It is broken at the top, towards the central perforation and it has a cream grey patina.
Dimensions.
The object has a length of 18.1mm, a width of 17.1mm, a thickness of 1.9mm, and a weight of 2.72g.
For similar badges depicting crown…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3608B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy button dating to around AD 1600-1700. The button is circular and and domed with a convex front and concave back. The front has a design of a six-pointed star within the centre of which are three annulet stamps. Outside the star and between each of the points are stamped crescent shapes. These and the star are enclosed by a sub circular border made of a series of stamped circles. There is also an outer border of seven lobes, again made from overlapping stamped circles. The back of the button is plain and undecora…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-84DA7C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic unidentified object; the surviving piece being in the form of an animal head, probably a dragon. The date is unknown, but Post Medieval is most likely, about AD 1700 - 1850. The figurine head is double sided and 2 dimensional in plan. The creature has a wide open mouth at about a 70-degree angle, with sharp teeth and a protruding tongue. The eye is small, circular and placed right behind the upper jaw .The neck is sub-rectangular and the break is patinated. Along the neck runs a series of stamped rings in an unsystematic pattern. These are similar …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-352D62
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token dating from the Post Medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1800. The object is a thin circular disc of lead. One face has a series of scratched lines that resembles voided cross pattern with other diagonal lines. The opposite face has a series of rouletted lines across the face that appear to have obliterated any scratched design on that face. There is a faint rectangular design pressed onto the face with a narrower band across one end of the token. The rouletted, or wiggle work pattern has some lines that appear to form an upperca…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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