Record ID: WILT-C75527
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-Medieval silver whistle dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The object comprises of a rectangular sheet of silver sheet which has been rolled into a cylinder (now slightly flattened) and with one end cut and folded to create a D-shaped mouth-piece; the lower edge of the mouth piece being angled in profile. The edges of the sheet meet at an originally soldered join, with a separate D-shaped sheet applied to the angled section of the mouth piece, probably also with solder. There is a D-shaped aperture cut into the upper edge, and with the end opposing the mouth piece decorated with a ban…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-07B392
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a silver post-medieval whistle comprising the terminal end, 26.4mm in length and dating to circa AD 1500 - 1650. The tubular body is made from a single sheet of silver, which has been rolled to form a cylinder of circa 5mm diameter. This body is divided into two sections by a collar of coiled silver wire (or cannetille) around 9.7mm in diameter. The terminal-end to one side of this collar is undecorated and has a simple rolled-over rim with a broken end. The tubular body to the other side of the collar is crushed and broken; the remaining surface is decorated with an orn…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-6D1427
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver whistle-teether for a baby or young child, missing its coral end. The whistle is cylindrical, 74mm long, and divided into three, roughly even, sections by two circles of spiral silver wire. The complete end is shaped into a whistle with a concave curved recessed side to make the mouth piece and on the opposite face a large D-shaped hole punched into the cylinder, the straight edge towards the mouth end. The central section appears to be decorated with a punched, stamped or rouletted design which appears to have foliate or floral elements although the details …
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-429112
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver fitting, possibly a handle or other projection from a small vessel. The object comprises a round-section loop which springs from a calyx and which terminates in a scroll with a rounded knop. At the opposite end to the knop is a cxollar and a short shaft for attachment to another object. The object is thought to be post 1700 in date.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-B08B32
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver vervel of Lewis and Richardson's type C.ii. A silver ring of trapezoidal cross-section, with a plain, flat, outer face. A shield- shaped plate is attached vertically with solder to the exterior of the ring where it joins and is flattened into a rectangular section. The back of the plate is plain, and the front bears an image of a two-legged horned and winged creature, probably a wyvern, standing left on a torse. The ring is 9.73mm in diameter and 2.05 x 1.35mm in cross-section. The shield measures 9.61 x 6.80 x 1.1mm. The vervel measures 10.41 x 9.38mm and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F4C291
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A post-medieval silver vervel, of the 'washer' type, probably dating to the period AD 1600-1700. These were attached to the leg of a bird of prey, e.g. a hawk, by means of a jess, so that the bird could be returned to an owner if it went astray. On one side, West Lavington Wilts is incised into the vervel in semi-italics. There are metal working marks on the underside, but otherwise no further decoration. Dimensions: It is 12.27mm in diameter, with the central hole having a diameter of 6.5mm. The vervel is 1mm thick and weighs 0.67g. Discussion: Vervels were usually…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-E0D6D2
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver annular hawk ring or vervel (Lewis & Richardson Type B). The object consists of a flat annular ring that is rectangular cross-section with narrow sides and wide/flat external and internal faces.  The external face has been inscribed and reads "*Sr.Nevell∙Poole ox".  The inside of the ring is undecorated The inscription relates to Sir Neville Poole (born 1587, knighted in 1613 and died in 1661) who was elected for parliament first sitting for Malmsbury in 1614, Cricklade in 1624, then Cirencester in 1636 and finally Malms…
Created on: Friday 25th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-017844
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T976 Description: A complete silver vervel (hawking ring) dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The vervel comprises the band, rectangular in section, with applied shield. The band has an inscription reading ‘John Wingatte of […]’. The band is slightly bent against the shield. The shield has a square top and presents an inscribed motif of a hind’s head gorged with a bar-gemelle (double bar). Dimensions: Diameter 10.23mm; width 2.76mm; thickness 1.65mm; shield length 9.79mm; shield width 7.83mm; weight 1.02g Discussion: Verv…
Created on: Friday 7th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-E0B23A
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A slightly squashed silver hawking ring or vervel of Lewis and Richardson's type C.ii. The object is composed by a small circular ring, roughly d-shaped in section, with a heraldic shield affixed to the outer face. The shield shows a two-legged and winged creature, probably a wyvern, standing left with the body covered with scales. Faint lines radiate upwards from what appears to be the animal's mouth. Dimensions: The ring is 9.24mm in external diameter and 6.35mm in internal diameter. The escutcheon is 8.12mm in length, 6.51mm in width and 1.05mm in thi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F68A80
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Found whilst metal detecting on pasture. A ‘washer’ type vervel (Lewis & Richardson Type A), or hawking ring dating to AD 1619-1626; the find consists of a small flat disc of silver with a central circular aperture. Engraved around the aperture in a curvilinear, italic script is the inscription: Side 1:  * Sr James Ley Kn tt/: Side 2:  * and Barro t/: of Wiltshire and   Dimensions: Diameter 13.0mm; Diameter of central perforation 7.3mm; Thickness 1.5mm; Weight 1.23g. Discussion: Falconry was a ubiquitious pursuit of the nobility and a hawk was…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as ''Near Devizes'', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-08E47A
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver vervel, dating to c. AD 1600-1700, of Lewis & Richardson Type A. It is a washer type, a flat ring, rectangular in section, engraved in serrifed italic on one side ‘RicarSton *’ with a star, and on the other, ‘In Wiltes[…] *’ Dimensions: 9.94mm in diameter; internal diameter 4.83mm; 1 mm thick; 0.50g in weight. Discussion: Such vervels are typically dated to the late 16th and 17th centuries and were attached to the legs of birds of prey in order to identify their owners. The item comprises of over 10% preci…
Created on: Monday 21st June 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as ''Berwick Bassett CP'', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-135C98
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CURATOR'S REPORT Description of find A distorted and fragmentary silver-gilt decorative mount of probable Roman date. The mount, probably a component of a composite object, appears to have been of flared octagonal form and seems to retain original upper and lower edges. There is an irregular W-shaped cut-out in one edge. The outer face has a symmetrical decor comprising a toothed band below each edge and two bands of running chevron with gilded ribbing between the bands. Discussion The damaged nature of the mount prevents a definitive identification or an unequivocal assignme…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-0722A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An apparently complete silver unidentified object, tear-drop shaped in form and c-shaped in cross-section (being concave to the reverse) and measuring 19.49x(max)8.99x3.72mm, weighing 1.15g. The other ('front') surface is convex with a tear-drop shaped projection (7.39x(max)2.97xc.3mm) at the centre of the rounded end. The body (without projection) is c.0.7mm thick. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface indicates a silver content of approximately 94%, the rest being copper with detectable traces of lead, gold and tin. The levels of tin on the back of the compon…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Everleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-2DB3F4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Post-Medieval to modern pressed silver object, in the shape of a scallop shell, probably dating to after c. AD1750. The obverse is in relief and convex, with the reverse being a negative of the obverse. Dimensions: Length 21.5mm; width 20.9mm; thickness 0.4mm; weight 1.24g. Discussion: The object appears to be machine made and therefore probably post-dates c. 1750. The artefact appears to be over 10% precious metal and but cannot be dated to over 300 years old at the time of finding, it therefore does not qualify as potential Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasur…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luckington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-38DB61
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver double-ended toilet instrument known as a spoon-probe, the shaft of which has barley-sugar twisting and is a little bent. The spoon end is tear-drop shaped, c.18mm long and widening and thickening from 3.02x2.17mm beyond the twisted shaft to 4.62x2.07mm at the rounded opposite end. Internally it measures 15.87mm in length and widens from 1.88mm to 3.37mm, with a max.depth of c.2mm. The shaft is square in cross-section (2.54x2.47mm) and tightly twisted (about ten twists are apparent). Towards the opposite end is a slight bend, and extending from this end is a long…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-F84574
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver ear-scoop, bent, with a twisted shank. The top, which would probably have terminated in a pointed toothpick, has broken off. The ear-scoop weighs 1.65 grams, and analysis at Wiltshire County Council Conservation Centre has shown that it is made of silver.
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: WILT-15C4B5
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably incomplete Early Post-Medieval (17th century) silver thimble formed of sheet silver 0.38mm thick. The ends would have originally been soldered to form a continuous circle but the ends are now not joined. The thimble is probably missing its top which would have been made separately and soldered into place. The thimble is decorated with regular square-ish punches. Across these are plain bands of zig-zag strapwork flanked by grooves. Flanking the bottom edge is another plain band decorated with a groove. Dimensions and metal content: It measures 20.29x19.48x13.36mm and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton Benger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-784C56
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2010 T448, Declared not treasure A Post-Medieval silver thimble decorated with regular indentations. Palin band at rim with owners initials 'EG'.
Created on: Friday 27th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Lavington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-54F556
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete 17th century open-ended (tailor's type) silver thimble, split down the side and missing a section roughly 1/4 of the total area of the thimble. The break on both edges is rough. The thimble stands 19.2mm high and has a rather squashed and incomplete width of 12.9mm. The walls of the thimble are 0.6mm thick. It weighs 2.12g. A grooved line flanks both open edges. Above the lower is a plain area, bound above by another grooved line. Between this and the top line is an area decorated with regular waffle indentations. Cf. an example from Wingfie…
Created on: Monday 10th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pewsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7F8472
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver thimble made up from sheet with separate dome, covered with waffle-shaped indentations leaving a strapwork pattern of lozenges in reserve. Edge plain. Small hole at edge perhaps for attachment to a belt. 17th Century. A classic type as reported through the Treasure Act, see TAR 2002, no. 171 for a more complex example. Also the Thimble Collection of Edwin Holmes, Christie's, 31 May 1995, lots 207 and 183 for comparison, there dated to the early 17th Century. As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the …
Created on: Thursday 5th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Landford CP', grid reference and parish protected.