Record ID: WMID-F014C5
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable bead or toggle, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable bead or toggle is a cylindrical hollow tube, with a central narrowed waist, creating the impression of two separate beads. A central thin groove is present on each of the beads as decoration. Both ends appear intact. It measures 19.2 mm in length, a maximum diameter of 11.8 mm and a minimum diameter of 7.9 mm (at the waist) and the sides are 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The probable bead is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion,…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EFDAD5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy torso, probably from an articulated figurine or doll, probably of Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Both sides of the torso have been decorated the same, with one side being a mirror image of the other. The torso consists of a jerkin style tunic, below a neck ruff, with a sunburst design on the right and several curved lines on the left. The waist is marked by a thick horizontal line. Below this, vertical slightly curved lines indicate fabric decoration and folds. Two iron rivets are present, one at shoulder height and one at hip height. It is be…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EF670C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is an incomplete close butted blunt hook, with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. The reverse is concave, with the remains of a circular sectioned rivet to hold a securing plate in place. The strap fitting measures 33.9 mm in length, 13.1 mm wide and 8.5 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting …
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-747B65
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy, probable furniture fitting or escutcheon, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD1800). The probable furniture fitting is square in shape. A square hole is present at the centre, measuring 4.4 mm by 5.2 mm. Around this, are positioned four raised square bosses, positioned alongside each side of the central hole. Between each boss at the corners, is a triangular depression. Rectangular knops extend from the bosses and each triangular depression. The reverse is undecorated. Gilding is present on both the front and reverse of the fitting, but…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-73EC22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Richard II (AD 1377 to AD 1399), dating to the period AD 1377 to AD 1399. Initial mark not visible. Mint of York. c.f. North, vol 2, p 62, no 1329. Diameter: 17.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-730EA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver crown of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to the period AD 1696. Minted at the Tower (London). c.f. Spink 2007, p 344, no 3470. Diameter: 38.7 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 29.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-71B7D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Diva Faustina I (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 141-161 (Reece period 7). [AVGVSTA, S C] reverse type depicting Pietas standing left raising right hand over lighted altar, left hand at side. Mint of Rome. As BMC p. 244, nos. 1524-1525; RIC III, p. 163 no. 1127. Diameter: 29.1 mm Thickness: 4.7 mm Weight: 16.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-70F369
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of Late Anglo-Saxon dating (9th Century AD). Around 75% of the strap end is present, with the split attachment end missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and bowed sides) in shape. The front of the strap end is decorated. Three panels of decoration survive. The upper and larger panel consists of a central pellet with four pointed oval petals extending from it. Interlace probable animals are present in each petal, with some surviving niello inlay. Between this large panel and th…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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