Record ID: WMID-76EA28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy As of uncertain Emperor but of first to third century AD dating. Reverse type uncertain but depicts a female figure holding left arm outstretched, and possibly a palm frond to the right. Mint uncertain but probably Rome. Diameter: 28.1 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 16.0 g
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-61D0F7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain function and dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The object is is tubular; circular in plan on the outide edge with a circular inside edge. The outside of the object consists of three raised ribs, the centre rib being more prominant than the others.  The inside of the object is flat. It has a diameter of 33.7 mm and is 21.4 mm thick. It weighs 59.7 g. The object is a mid green to brown colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted i…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-618D7C
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bridle bit of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the bridle bit is present. The bridle bit is in two parts, joined together. The first part is a strap junction, with a circular loop at one end, leading into a circular sectioned shaft, with central swelling, and then into an incomplete larger loop. The second part is an incomplete fitting, secured in the circular loop. It consists of a circular loop, with two split terminals. The strap junction measures 52.1 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide and 9.3 mm thick. The fitting measures 2…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-613296
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nut cracker, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Less than 50% of the nutcrackers are present, with most of one arm present. The hinge is missing from the top of the arm. The outer face is decorated by three sets of paired horizontal ribs, and its cross section is semi circular. Below this the arm is plain until the acorn molding. The inner face has multiple horizontal ridges. An acorn shaped terminal is present at the lower end. It measures 73.0 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. It we…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8BA0E5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of Medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object comprises two flat plates which are broadly sub-rectangular. One short edge has a rounded projecting knop at the centre and the opposing end has a terminal which is pointed at the centre. one of th eplates is damaged and incomplete at this ned. Both plates are undecorated. There are many similar strap ends recorded on the PAS database; compare (NMS-7D05FC) discovered in Norfolk and (YORYM-41C636) discovered in North Yorkshire. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-0A0F8A
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete casting wells or jets of probable Roman and later dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). Both casting wells are of a similar shape. They have an almost conical top tapering downwards into a flat sub rectangular section. This section is uneven with some area thicker than others. The top of each well is concave with an uneven surface. The first well measures 79.2 mm in length, maximum width of 41.8 mm, maximum thickness of 27.5 mm and a minimum thickness of 2.8 mm. It weighs 139.6 g. The second well measures 69.9 mm in length, 51.7 mm maximum width, maximum thickness of 30.3…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-8C4042
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 119-121. Reece Period 6. Possibly Felicitas reverse type holding caduceus and cornucopiae, mint of Rome. cf RIC II No. 563a-c.
Created on: Friday 14th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C87CFA
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy hooked tag or dress fastener dating to the 16thcentury. The object consists of a flat piece of copper alloy with a curved rectangular hook placed vertically at the lower edge. An inverted-trapezoidal lobe is placed at the upper edge of the dress fastener. Below this the body of the fastener is broadly circular in plan. The decoration consists of a moulded pellet in the centre surrounded by a moulded incised flower consisting of six petals. The flower is surrounded by six evenly spaced perforations forming an openwork pattern which is in turn border…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C74D5B
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or early Post Medieval (14th to 18th century) circular fitting or suspension loop. These objects are suggested as multipurpose and may have been used as curtain ring or belt or clothing hangers. The ring is flat on both outer surfaces. The object has a well-developed dark green to brown coloured patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993) Nos. 522-524, and she describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich date from the mid-15th to mid-17th century. There…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9C1BAC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy eye-section for a belt or strap fitting of the Late Post Medieval period, dating from c. 1800 - c. 1850. The object is composed of two integral parts, a domed plate with an attachment loop at either end. At the opposite side there is an integrally cast suspension loop set at a right angle to the plate, this has a circular perforation through the centre (diameter: 4.13 mm). The domed plate has a prominent forward facing male lion's head at the centre. It has a heavy mane. It is quite naturalistic in design suggesting a later date. The plate is concave at…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
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Record ID: WAW-6B5088
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (c.1600 to 1800) pipe tamper: The copper alloy pipe tamper is complete. The pipe tamper consists of a female figure modelled in the round, but being rather narrow in profile. The figure has her hair partially tied otherwise it hangs down her back. She is wearing a long flowing dress which is gathered at the waist and has a low neck line. Her arms are by her side and one leg is revealed from the thigh downwards through a split in the dress. The figure is stood on a circular pedestal which is the tamper element of the object, and this is 14.53mm diameter. The figure is now…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B199DE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on all surfaces. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 54.8 mm in length, 48.7 mm wide and 10.9 mm thick. It weighs 97.0 grams. …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4F4625
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which probably functioned as a Curtain fitting, of Late Medieval or Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1400 - AD 1600. The loop is oval in plan and is lozenge shaped in section. It has bevelled inside and outside edges on obverse and reverse. There is a raised knop at the top of the ring, this could be a casting irregularity. There is no other decoration on the surface. The fitting has an external diameter of 27.6 mm and and internal diameter of 18.8 mm. It has a thickness of 4.2 mm and weighs 6.7 g. The loop is a dark green or grey in colour …
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-2E4E27
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which probably functioned as a Curtain fitting, of Late Medieval or Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1400 - AD 1600. The loop is circular in plan and is lozenge shaped in section. It has bevelled inside and outside edges on obverse and reverse. One side of the object, the right, appears to be wider than the other side, this could be a casting irregularity. There is no other decoration on the surface. The ring or loop has an external diameter of 27.4 mm, and an internal diameter of 18.6 mm, it has a thickness of 3.1 mm and weighs 5.5 g. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5CCB75
Object type: BRASS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy, possible memorial brass dating from possibly the Medieval period, circa AD 1200 - AD 1500. The brass is sub D shaped in plan and in section. There is a D shaped curve at the top of the object, the edges of this section are bevelled on the inside and the outside. At the ends of this D shaped section there is a horizontal groove across each prong. Beyond this are trefoil terminals at each end, these terminals meet in the centre, which closes the loop. The reverse is undecorated apart from recesses behind the trefoil terminals. The object measures 41.3 mm i…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-9FD2CA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pendent loop, from a strap fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1400). The pendent loop is sub circular, with a straight section, with a D shaped cross section. It has an external diameter of 23.6 mm, and an internal one of 17.9 mm. It is 2.9 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. The pendent loop is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several similar pendent loops have been recorded on the PAS database and inclu…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-9F3834
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button, of Post medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The button can be described in two parts: the head and the shank. The shank is incomplete, with the remains of a rectangular lug positioned slightly off centre on the reverse. The head of the button has been made from a circular disc, with moulded decoration on the front. The reverse is undecorated. The decoration on the front consists of two figures in a bedroom. A man stands to the left, bent slightly over to the right. His right arm is bent, with elbow raised, and both legs are bent. He is holdin…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-0AF215
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy shield shaped mount, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The mount is incomplete, with no complete edges. It was originally shield shaped (straight top edge, with outward curving lower edges to an point). The edges along the curved sides are bevelled. The remains of a rivet or attachment hole is located in the top left hand corner. The front has been decorated with enamelled heraldic decoration consisting of three lions, head left, tail right, with front left paw raised and the rest below the body. Red enamel is present in the background be…
Created on: Monday 10th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E63CDC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4. j, flat wing ends type). Roman date (AD 140 to 250). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow, wings, catchplate. The spring, pin and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. Traces of raised diagonal decoration are present extending down t…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DF1FD5
Object type: PEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible handle dating from the Post Medieval period (AD 1600 - 1900). The handle is sub triangular in plan and circular in cross section. The top of the handle is wider than the bottom, and has a hole in the centre, it is unclear how far the hole goes down the object. The handle is decorated with a number of sections varying in size, some of these are reel shaped (ie concave in the centre) and some are sub circular, two sections from the top of the handle is a larger section that is decorated with a twist like pattern (resembling twisted rope). The handle t…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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