Record ID: WMID-B1E302
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch, probably of the Polden Hill type dating to circa AD 80-120. Only the head of the brooch survives with the axis bar, spring, pin and lower bow, foot and catchplate now missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan, the head is rounded and hump like in profile. The wings are broadly semi-cylindrical. At the reverse of the head there is a rectangular shaped slot that would have held the spring. The bow tapers from the head to a broken foot; the foot and catch-plate have been lost. The reverse is undecorated. The brooch has a mid-green surface pa…
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B11397
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper possible folding strap clasp with a separate plate of Late Medieval date, circa AD 1350-1450. The object is in two parts. The first part is a plate formed from a single sheet of copper alloy which has been wrapped around a now broken and partly missing frame. The plate has two long edges that narrow to a a slightly narrowed end that has a single rivet hole. The rivet is now missing. At the opposing short edge the plate wraps around a circular rod of copper alloy that may have been part of a frame. The other piece is a flat single sheet of copper alloy broadly 'D' shap…
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AFF972
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy cloth seal probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1500-1700. The seal comprises of two circular disks, broadly the same size, and a connecting strip. One face has a depiction of a rampant lion in light relief. The opposing face has the initial 'R' plus a number of small circular pellets surrounding. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. The cloth seal is in poor condition as a result of damage probably caused by movement in the plough soil. Egan (1995) illustrates a number of cloth seals with various legends…
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AFA238
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp (or jaws harp), of Medieval to Post Medieval date, circa AD 1400 to AD1700. The jews harp consists of a semi circular head with two tapering arms that extend at a 90 degree angle from the lower section of the head. The arms are incomplete and finish with damaged terminals. The object is lozenge shaped in cross section. The object is now in two parts. The iron tongue is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The object has a mid-dark green coloured surface patina. Jews harps, or trumps have a long history of being folk instruments, with a wide g…
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AEFABB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, single looped buckle dating to the period AD 1250- AD 1500. The buckle is incomplete due to the missing pin. The buckle is broadly 'D' shaped with a narrowed off set strap bar. The strap bar has small knops at either end. The outer edge of the buckle is broad and is slightly raised compared to the strap bar. It is also slightly bent and distorted. There is a small area of iron corrosion on the strap bar suggesting the pin may have been formed from iron. The buckle has a dark green coloured patina. Whitehead (2003) page 19, illustrates a number of similar buck…
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-AEDE5B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1550 -1650. The buckle consists of a double looped frame. The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The frame is sub oval in shape, and rectangular in cross section. There is a pointed knop either side of the axis bar and a moulded rosette on either edge of the outer loop frame. The back is flat and undecorated. The buckle has a mid to dark green coloured patina. It is possible the original surface was lacquered. This buckle is similar to that depicted by Whitehead (2003) No.407 and is consis…
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-ADEAF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Late Medieval halfgroat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) Fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty Period (AD 1351-1361) dating to AD 1354-1355. Series E. Initial mark: Cross 2. Minted in York. North (1991) Vol 2, No. 1166.
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AD8501
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval halfgroat of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547) probably dating to AD 1542-1547. Second or third coinage. Uncertain mint. North (1991) Vol 2. No's 1800-1807 and 1849-1853. The coin is now in two parts.
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AD5414
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702). The object is a smooth and worn milled silver coin that has been bent in to an 's' shape to be reused as a love token. The obverse depicts a bust facing right and the reverse is virtually worn smooth. Coins of William III were commonly converted into love tokens. The love token has also been well cleaned by the finder.
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AD34D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702). The object is a smooth and worn milled silver coin that has been bent in to an 's' shape to be reused as a love token. The obverse depicts a bust facing right and the reverse depicts the crowned cruciform shields. Coins of William III were commonly converted into love tokens. The love token has also been well cleaned by the finder.
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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