Record ID: DOR-45C233
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy powder flask cap. A cap for a powder holder. Open at one end and closed at the other. The cap is oval at the flat, closed end and squashed and misshapen at the open end.There are two loops at the closed end, one either side. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1700 Height 32.62 mm, Height 20.87 mm, Width 17.19 mm, Thickness 1.83 mm, Weight 25.01 g. The cap probably dates to the 17th century (Courtney, P. 1988 'Small Arms Accessories of the mid Seventeenth Century' Finds Research Group Datasheet 11) Frank Basford comments on a similar example recorded in database record IO…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
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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: LIN-44DCC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight of unknown precise date but probably dating to the Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1200-1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical with a single transverse cast hole (diameter 1.78 mm). The weight could be from a net or line. The overall dimensions are as follows: 30.76mm in length, 6.13mm in diameter and 5.94g in weight.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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