Record ID: WMID-DEF85B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring probably dating to the Modern period (c. AD 1900-2000).The object is comprised of a sheet of hammered metal bent round to form a ring with the two ends overlapping and soldered together. The ring is decorated with a rough hammered pattern giving the impression of an uneven surface and rough edges. The band is slightly thinner just after the overlap but widens across the rest of the band. The object has a yellow metal coating. A similar object of unknown date has been recorded on the PAS database: DENO-76268D. The overall dimensions are as foll…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-DE756B
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver snuff box dating to the Modern period (AD 1871-1920). The object is rectangular in plan and also in cross-section. It is comprised of two halves joined by a hinge along the left side. There is a suspension loop soldered to the top of one of the halves. The box is intricately decorated with incised floral decoration on both faces. The outward face bears a leaf and flower motif in a V-shape with a diamond shape at the lower end and a frilled semi-circle at the upper end, enclosing half of a twelve-petalled flower. The reverse face depicts flowers and leaves on stems wi…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
Spatial data recorded.