Record ID: BH-47C590
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably dating to the later Medieval or early post medieval period (AD 1400 to 1700). The weight is approximately rectangular in plan and hemispherical in section. The upper surface is decorated with an integrally-cast saltire cross and possesses a small circular piercing. The piercing is situated between two of the arms of the cross. The weight measures 25mm in length, 22mm in width, 8mm in thickness and weighs 25.22g.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
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Record ID: WAW-468939
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval (14th to 17th century) cup for weights: A complete cast copper alloy weight box which originally would have held a set of nested cup weights. The lid is circular in plan and decorated with fine concentric rings. It has two small circular perforations towards opposite edges. The upper surface has two mounts riveted to the surface. The first is a moulded V-shaped mount riveted to the lid and it has a perforated lug at the tip forming an element of the hinge. It is hinged to a separate mount on the exterior wall of the cup, which has two perforated lugs extendin…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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