Record ID: WILT-47B951
Object type: PEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete (five pieces) copper-alloy post-medieval traveller's writing set, dating to the period AD 1800-1900. It consists of an etui (case), the lid, the inkwell/base, the pen and a possible quill/unidentified organic material. The lid is cylindrical and hollow, measuring 22.79mm in length, 13.79mm in width, and weighs 3.92g. At the top there is a moulded ridge, and two concentric bands, parallel to one another, beneath it. At the very base of the lid are two further concentric bands. It is dark brown in colour. This attaches to the etui, or the case, which contains the pen an…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
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Record ID: WILT-E23323
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval silver sceat, dating to the period c.AD 720-745. It is a series H, type 39 Cc11 depicting on the obverse a pecking bird in beaded foliage facing right, wing raised and feet splayed. On the reverse there is a void Celtic cross encompassing four rosettes, solid line border on the inside, beaded border on the outside and central pellet within. Abramson 46.10 var, probably Hamwic mint.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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