Record ID: WAW-7E034D
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Post Medieval spur (c. AD 1600-1750). The rowel is missing. The gap between the terminals is 68.32mm and each terminal consists of a figure-of-eight double off-set loop that joins the arm at a moulded collar. The moulded collar is more pronounced on the right arm than the left arm. The main body of the frame is plano-convex, with a flat reverse and rounded front, giving the main body of the frame a D-shaped cross section. The main body starts off with a band width of 4.92mm and thickness of 2.48mm on the left-hand side, and a band width of 6.3…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3C4F77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn pierced Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (r. AD 1625 to AD 1649). Obverse: completely smooth. Illegible. Reverse: Oval garnished shield. No inner circles. Illegible legend. North Vol 2, p.162/3, 2261-2273. 
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D4F5FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Groat of Henry VIII (r. AD 1509 to AD 1547). Third Coinage, minted at Bristol, dating to AD 1546-1547.  Obverse shows a Crowned bearded bust facing. Reverse shows a long cross fourchee over Royal shield, lis in forks. Reverse legend reads [...]CIVI/[TAS/BRIS]/TOLIE. Some of the coin is missing, resulting in an incomplete legend.  North vol.2 (1991), p.114, no.1846. 
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C3C153
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558- AD 1603). Third issue, dating to AD 1583-1603. Crowned bust with two pellets behind. Bell initial mark. Minted in London. North Vol. 2 (1991), p.137, no. 2016. 
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: WAW-08F613
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy (tombac) button dating to the 18th century. The button is flat and circular. At the reverse is an incomplete shank that would have extended into a loop to allow the button to be sewn to a garment. The front face is decorated with a multi petalled flower. There is a very similar design recorded by Bailey (2004) page 47, no 35. Bailey explains how the patterns on 18th century tombac buttons were hand engraved leading to great variation. The button has a polished possible high tin content which gives the appearance of silver. There are similar buttons…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-6345AB
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  large copper alloy fragment, possibly from a church bell, dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD 1400-1800). The fragment is irregular in plan and cross section. Each side of the fragment has a worn and broken edge. The fragment has a convex outer face which is plain and undecorated. The inner face is concave and has a central moulded rib and a triple moulded edge.  The fragment is mid-green / brown in colour with a mottled surface patina.  It measures 78.7mm in length, 75.1mm in width and has a thickness of 17.6mm. It weighs 387.2 grams. 
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF0294
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pendant, probably a crucifix, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1400 to c. 1600). The openwork frame is broadly shield shaped with a central cross with trefoiled terminals. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the pendant, with an internal diameter of 2.9 mm. At the intersection the cross expands to a square plate behind the head of the crucified Jesus on the cross, with a radiating halo behind his head and curved outstretched arms, the hands fixed to the cross beam. This body extends down the centre of the cross with h…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-BBDA07
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double loop buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1350-1650). The frame is made from two oval-shaped loops. The central bar has a sub-rectangular cross section and is thinner in the centre than it is at either the top or the bottom. The bottom, top, and outside edges have a sub-triangular cross section, with a flat reverse, a bevelled inside edge, and a moderately domed exterior. The pin is an open loop pin that has a rectangular cross section and tapers to a pointed tip that curves downwards. Both loops are bent slightly upwards. The object…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-A306EF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy cup weight, probably for 2 oz avoirdupois. It is circular in plan and trapezoidal in vertical section.  It measures 35.4 mm in diameter at the top and 29 mm at the base. The wall thickness is c.8.5 mm and the height is 25 mm. The object weighs 59.6 g (2.1 oz).  It has a flat horizontal rim and a flat exterior base.  It is cast and turned on a lathe; there is a lathe centring point on the flat interior base.  There is some indication of file marks on the edge of the base. The rim has a turned incised line about 1 …
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: BUC-8F4A17
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy mount or belt fitting, dating to 1500-1700AD. The mount is sub oval in shape, with one edge slightly wider than the other, resembling the shape of a leaf. There is a rounded knop projecting at each of the narrower ends. Running diagonally across the mount projecting out from the centre of the wider end are incised lines, resembling the veins of a leaf.  On the reverse there is no decoration, there are two integral prongs with are bent towards the wider edge of the mount. The mount has a dark green patina, and measures 35.4mm in length, 23.6mm …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-24DC0A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy book fitting of late Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1700). The object is part of a three part hinged and hooked book fitting. The object is sub-triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. At the top of the plate, there are two attachment loops that are sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular to sub-rectangular in cross section and which appear to have been formed by bending the projections back upon themselves. Both of these retain parts of the now largely missing iron axis bar. In the centre of the object, there is a pierce…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-120D45
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a probable C16 knife end-stop.  The object has one rounded end and one rectilinear, and is 21.2 mm high and 13.3 mm wide at the base, narrowing to 11.6 mm wide at the rounded top.  The base is straight, but with indications of projections at each end.  In cross-section, the object is slightly rounded on one face, and apparently flat on the other, although the flat surface is obscured by attached corrosion products.  The weight of the object, including the corrosion products, is 8.2 g. The rounded side shows a surface layer which has been…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-02FCDB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (mid 16th to 18th centuries) strap mount: The copper alloy strap mount is an incomplete sub-drop shape. Towards the lower edge of the mount there is an obliquely angled break. The break is not recent. The outer face has a moulded design which appears to be the helmet from a Post Medieval suit of armour with two swords folding a saltire behind. The reverse is undecorated and has an incomplete, integral spike which is oval in section and is bent forwards. The surface of the mount has traces of red copper corrosion and traces of a mid-dark grey patina. It measures …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-7F7889
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy mount of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1550-1700). The object has a composite design in the overall form of an arrow that consists of a lozengiform plate with a pointed, triangular moulded terminal. The moulded decoration on the triangular terminal consists of a central vertical rib with three pairs of moulded horizontal ribs branching off from it, potentially to resemble a leaf or a flame. The moulded decoration on the lozengiform plate is unclear. Around the edge of the lozengiform plate is a moulded border. Inside of the central area there is a moulded trian…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FF072D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting, of C17 date. The object is lozenge-shaped, with the remains of two lugs at the reverse. The front appears to be decorated, with a central circular moulding in light relief.  Due to wear, the detailed design is uncertain. There are traces of gilding on the front surface.  The object has developed a green surface patina. The object measures 18.6mm long, by 13.3mm wide, is 2.9mm thick, and weighs 2.3g. Ref: Read, B (2016) Identifying Metal Artefacts Vol 1, Witham, Greenlight Publishing
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FDA06B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped oval 'spectacle' buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1350 -1650. The frame consists of two oval loops, a recess strap bar. and is slightly convex. The edges of the frame flare outwards. No decoration is present on the obverse. The reverse is concave and undecorated. The pin has been fused to the edge of buckle frame.  The buckle is very worn and has a brown and green coloured patina.  Measurements: length 48.2mm, width 51.4mm, thickness 3.4mm, weight 10.2 grams Whitehead…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FCC0D5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Post Medieval copper alloy book clasp, dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The clasp is broadly rectangular in plan and formed from a flat sheet of copper alloy. It has become distorted in shape and is bent inwards at the centre. The book clasp extends with parallel sides to a terminal with a flat edge with a narrowed central integral hook that has been folded towards the reverse of the clasp. The opposing edge slightly flares out to a flat edge that is slightly damaged. There is a circular rivet hole at the short edge with the flared terminal. Surrou…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-AC8BDD
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval jetton of uncertain date (c. AD 1550-1700). Uncertain type and issue. The jetton has been folded in half, with the inside being full of compacted soil. Obverse description: Uncertain. Obverse inscription: Illegible. Reverse description: Orb within a three-arched tressure with a pair of annulets outside each cusp. Around the outside edge, there is a rosette at 12 o'clock with chevron-shaped pairs of leaves leading towards it. Length: 21.19mm. Width: 10.81mm. Thickness: 0.25mm. Weight: 0.84g. Die axis: Uncertain.
Created on: Sunday 7th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-AA2625
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, incomplete Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating AD 1625-1649. Possibly Group D. Uncertain initial mark. No inner circles. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.162 no.2268. Parts of the outer edge of the coin are missing and there is a c.2.65mm tear near the centre of the obverse from around 5 o'clock to around 6 o'clock with two c.0.90mm long tears at either end of the main tear. Diameter: 12.44mm. Thickness: 0.39mm. Weight: 0.36g. Die axis: 5.
Created on: Sunday 7th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-78A477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver Post Medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) and dating AD 1583-1603. Third coinage. Uncertain initial mark. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.137 no.2016. Part of the outer edge of the coin is bent backwards upon itself from around 12 o'clock to around 2 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 15.34mm. Thickness: 0.43mm. Weight: 0.74g. Die axis: 10.
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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