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Record ID: WMID-C42AE9
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy bag seals dating from the Post-medieval or early Modern period, circa AD 1700-1900.
One seal depicts a cow and calf on the front and a monograph on the reverse. It measures 13.8 mm in length, 13 mm in width, 2.6 mm in thickness and weighs 3.2 grams. There are parallels recorded on the PAS database; NMS-F725B4 was discovered in Norfolk.
The other is slightly worn but appears to have the same design. It measures 18.1 mm in length, 12.6 mm in width, 8.6 mm in thickness and weighs 4 grams.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B33044
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead, or lead alloy, spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular. There is a circular perforation which is 8.9 mm diameter which is located in the centre of the whorl. Both faces of the object are very worn so it is difficult to establish if there was originally any decoration. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are a light cream colour. The faces are uneven, possibly due to damage in the plough soil.
Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-me…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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