Record ID: WMID-778A13
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.7 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.5 mm and is 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 17.0 g (0.60 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-774E51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably medieval - modern ( AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling (bi-conical). A single cast circular hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 4.9 mm. It measures 38.1 mm in length and has a diameter of 24.6 mm. It weighs 93.7 g (3.30 oz). It is a light grey colour, with an even patina across the surface. It has suffered a minor degree of abrasion, with plough roll scars being present on t…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-6B6BE3
Object type: CAME
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy came mould or casting waste of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1700). The object consists of a conjoined strip of three H-shaped cames with a sprue at the upper edge. The object has a light grey patina. For comparable examples see PAS records: PUBLIC-622C25, PUBLIC-622E47 and WAW-BB6406. Overall dimensions: 22.34mm in length, 32.46mm in width, 10.25mm in thickness and 42.30g in weight. 
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F13B24
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast lead alloy heraldic mount, possibly a harness fitting of Post-Medieval date (AD1600-1800). The mount is decorated with a fantastic beast, possibly a wyvern or dracontile. The overall size of the mount is uncertain as part of the mount is missing, having broken off. It is probable that the broken section would have depicted the tail of the beast. The reverse of the mount is plain, flat and undecorated. There is evidence of the use of at least one iron lug to secure the mount to a belt or harness. The mount measures 38.7mm in length, is 27mm high and 4.5mm t…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-52AF78
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy unidentified object, possibly a token, weight or gaming piece of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD1400-1800). The object is circular in plan; the disc is a lot thicker than the usual lead tokens of the age. The upper face is decorated with a cast design comprising an outer circumferential rim and inner concentric rim at the centre. Within the inner circle is a circular raised pellet. In the void between the outer and inner circles are a series of crude incised crossing lines. The reverse face is flat and un-decorated. The token has a dark green to brown colo…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-520089
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD1400-1800). The token is oval in plan. The upper face is decorated with a cast design comprising concentric circles. There are two outer circumferential circles with a central raised pellet. It is possible that the overall design can be compared to Powell's type 31 (Circular or elliptical geometric) The reverse face is flat and un-decorated. The token has a dark grey/brown coloured patina across all surfaces. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, …
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-51D858
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD1400-1800). The token is circular in plan. The upper face is decorated with a cast design comprising a raised pellet in the centre with four raised pellets surrounding it. It is possible that the overall design can be compared to Powell's type 14 (crosses) which is similar to the tokens imitating Medieval coinage however this example does not have the raised cross usually seen with the pellets then located in the segments. The reverse face is flat and un-decorated. The token has a dark grey coloured patina across all…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DDBA31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD1300 - 1700). The object is decorated with eight integrally cast ribs that emanate from the piercing at the top edge to the lower base of the weight. There is a centrally placed circular piercing at the upper edge that transverses through the object. The sides of the weight flare to the flat base with a diameter measuring 33.26mm. The weight has a well-developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The weight stands at 21.05mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 33.26mm and weighs 9…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B1EBB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.9 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 27.2 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 18.8 g (0.66 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B1DE0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 24.3 mm and is 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 25.0 g (0.88 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B1C9C4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 toAD 1550). The weight is an thick disc in plan with a folded rim. It is sub rectangular in cross section. Both sides are flat. The front has been decorated with two concentric circles, a pellet at the centre and a hatched grid over the top. The base is undecorated. It has a diameter of 30.4 mm and is 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 34.4 g (1.21 oz). The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8B4545
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 27.0 mm and is 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 30.4 g (1.07 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F94A6C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bifacial token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 to c. AD 1700). Powell type 14 depicting an expanded cross on the obverse. Powell type 2 on the reverse, depicting possible initials NV. Diameter: 24.9 mm Thickness: 4.1 mm Weight: 12.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4FA019
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead or lead alloy Spindle Whorl of the Roman to Post Medieval period, dating to AD 43 - AD 1650, possibly Medieval, AD 1100 - AD 1500. The whorl is of the flat disc type and is sub oval in shape. The whorl is undecorated but is slightly concave on the reverse, with a raised border around the edges. There is a sub circular perforation cast off centre. There are no obvious signs of decoration, although below the perforation on the reverse there is a diagonal groove, this could be plough soil damage. The whorl has an external diameter of 28.5 mm and an internal diamete…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E5D0BA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bifaced token of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape and slightly bent. The obverse depicts a long cross design with a pellet in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse has a raised line across it (Powell type 3). The token has a diameter of 28.5 mm and is 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 24.4 g.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DFA271
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a cross hatched or grid design (Powell Type 7). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token is bent slightly making it concave on the obverse. The token has a diameter of 18 mm and is 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g. The token is a mid to dark grey 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 detail. Lead tokens are…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B29489
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a figure facing left, with left arm raised. The figure is seated on a horse with front leg raised. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Probably Powell Type 19 and 32. The token has a diameter of 23.9 mm It is 2.64 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g. The token is a mid grey to light brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original…
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-FB957D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse design depicts a central circle with a pellet at the centre, surrounded by semi circles with pellets at the centre. The semi circles are arranged with the curved edge facing inwards (Powell type 31). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 16.2 mm and is 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a…
Created on: Friday 11th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6D02A1
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). Approximately 50% of the ampulla is present, consisting of the lower half of the vessel. The top of the vessel is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, it has a sub-circular base and the sides of the neck (now misshapen) flare slightly towards the mouth which is ragged and incomplete. The loops are missing. At the convex front there is a raised scallop shell with six obvious flaring ribs. The reverse bears several faint diagonal lines but no obvious decoration is present. It measures 32.12…
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6CB757
Object type: STAMP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy printing block, from a set of movable type, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The printing block is a rectangular cuboid in shape, with a square section. One face exhibits an reversed capital letter 'R', in a print style similar to that of Times New Roman. One side exhibits a V shaped notch cut into it. This notch would have been used to align / hold the printing block in place. The printing block measures 24.06 mm in length, 6.98 mm wide and 6.88 mm thick. It weighs 9.6 g. The printing block is a light to mid grey colour, with an e…
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
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