Record ID: BUC-18A45C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post medieval cup weight, dating from AD 1600-1800. The cup is hollow, with the base smaller than the rim of the cup. The base is slightly rounded and domed. The rim of the cup has been damaged slightly and is worn. There is no decoration on the cup. It has a dark green patina, the base measures 21.1mm in diameter, the rim measures 28.1mm in diameter. The cup is 13.1mm in height, and weighs 19.51g. Similar records on the database include HAMP-37DCB6 and YORYM-C70316.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-188C2D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast flat discoid weight . Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1800. Diameter: 30.35mm, Thickness: 8mm, Weight: 50.70gms [1.78839oz]
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-15F114
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1300 - 1500. It is shield shaped and has a raised shield shaped area on the front face. The central design is of a crown over a fleur in relief. The weight has a mass of 213gm (7 1/2oz) so was probably intended as an 8oz weight. It has, however suffered some damage to the pointed base and the upper corners. The weight is 52.7mm long, 41.5mm wide and 15.0mm thick. It has a patchy cream and grey patina. Similar weights are discussed and illustrated in Biggs and Withers, 2000, Lead Weights: The David Rogers Colle…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
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