Record ID: DUR-C3E4A8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Medieval to post-Medieval period, AD110-1800. The object comprises an irregular truncated bi-conical loom weight with a central perforation with an internal diameter of 8.96mm. One face is decorated with four radiating lines with pellets between, two pellets in one quadrant and a single pellet in the others. The reverse has a more random design of raised lines and pellets. The object shows clear signs of wear and damage around its edge. It has a diameter of 28.25mm, is 9.8mm thick and weighs 33.4g. Lead spindle whorls were commo…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: LON-C32E7B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead alloy late Plantagenet issue token, dating AD 1425-1490. Mitchiner & Skinner (1984:142/Pl. 1; no. 20) illustrate a token which bears a similar design. The token is damaged missing the lower section from the 8-5 o'clock position. Obverse: Shield with opposing double lined crescents with motif below, central nipple. Reverse: Eight-rayed wheel design, central nipple. Dimensions: diameter: 13.45mm; weight: 0.70g. Mitchiner & Skinner (1984:88) write "A series of neatly designed and neatly manufactured tokens with small compact flans. Early issues retain the g…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2018
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Record ID: DUR-C31D80
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval bag or flask shaped lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla, AD.1300-1500. The vessel has a rectangular neck section with integrally cast suspension loops, one of which is missing, the other folded over. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut. Below the neck, the vessel has an expanding waist that curves out to form the main circular section of the vessel. Where the missing handle would have been attached, there is a tear in the neck - possibly for the removal of the contents. The object measures 48.78mm in length, 28.79mm wide and weighs 31.7g. The front face …
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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