Record ID: LVPL-7BA954
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of post-medieval date (c.AD 1620 - 1680). The buckle is trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in section. It is pointed at each terminal and has a lobed knop either end of the strap bar and has a bevelled outside edge. The pin is missing. Both faces are undecorated and the object has a brown patina.  Dimensions: Length 39.1mm, Width 20.7mm, Thickness 2.5mm, Weight 4.61g.  Similar examples can be found in Whitehead's Buckles (2003, 82) No. 510-513.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-723008
Object type: DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible lid or dish dating to c.AD 1500-1800. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The obverse is a convex dome, and there is a central circle of pitting with a diameter measuring 14.5mm. The reverse is concave and has the same pitting in the centre. It is possible that this was once a motif that has since been worn. Similar examples can be found in Forsyth & Egan, Toys, Trifles and Trinkets (2005, 267;293). Dimensions: Diameter 30.5mm, Thickness 8.8mm, Weight 26.88g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-6F6019
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably lead weight of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1100-1800). The object is broadly diamond shape in plan but has a break at one end. The other three points are rounded. The upper point has a single circular perforation, likely so it could be attached for weighing. The object has a cream patina and is undecorated.  Similar examples on the database include LIN-38F0DB and YORYM-A6A810. Dimensions: Length 35.5mm, Width 24.9mm, Thickness 1.8mm, Weight 7.87g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5F0AE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible farthing of George III (S 3775, 3779, 3782) (1771-1807). Obverse: Laureate bust right. Reverse: illegible. No legend remains. Dimensions: Diameter 21.0mm, Thickness 1.4mm, Weight 2.74g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5ED555
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy halfpenny of George II dating to 1730. Obverse: laureate bust left. Legend: [GEORGIVS] II. Reverse: Britannia seated left. Legend: BRIT[AN]NIA. Dimensions: Diameter 28.1mm, Thickness 1.8mm, Weight 7.63g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5E8A56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (1000-1800). The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn, the obverse is convex and the reverse is concave. The object has no decoration and has developed a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions: Diameter 24.7mm, Thickness 8.5mm, Weight 23.77g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5E8157
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (1000-1800). The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn. The object has no decoration and has developed a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions: Diameter 24.3mm, Thickness 11.5mm, Weight 30.50g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5E7867
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (1000-1800). The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn. The object has no decoration and has developed a grey patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions: Diameter 25.9mm, Thickness 8.3mm, Weight 27.34g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5E5B9B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (1000-1800). The object is circular, with a hole running through its middle. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn. The object has no decoration and has developed a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained largely unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions: Diameter 25.7mm, Thickness 10.2mm, Weight 32.64g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5D97C9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast lead palm guard, c.AD 1500-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section and has a convex section; the base is flat. The obverse is broadly smooth whereas the reverse has more pitting marks. The object has a grey patina. Similar examples include IOW-FD13D5 IOW-164FEA IOW-875917. Dimensions: Diameter 48.4mm, Thickness 3.6mm, Weight 51.33g
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5D79B2
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post Medieval square coin weight (c.1600-1700). The object is square in plan and rectangular in section. The obverse is slightly smaller than the reverse. Neither face has any decoration making dating difficult, as coin weights are traditionally decorated. The metal has a dark green patina and is pitted on the sides. Dimensions: Length 19.4mm, Width 17.8mm, Thickness 6.3mm, Weight 14.89g Similar examples are illustrated in Biggs (1992) p.29.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5D6223
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight of uncertain date. The object comprises a spherical body with an integral cast loop at its apex. The weight is unusual as it has a spherical body and is not likely to be shot due to the cast loop. A similar example on the database is CORN-348081, however, this example has a flat base with a cavity, and the apex is pointed. Dimensions: Length 23.1mm, Diameter 18.8mm, Weight 41.40g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5CDE88
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete small copper alloy trade weight dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1700-1850). The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and recessed centre. The bottom of the weight has a central circular recess. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.4mm; thickness 5.7mm; weight 12.21g
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5C8668
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jews Harp (or Jaws Harp) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, (c.AD 1400-1700). In plan, the Jews harp consists of a sub-circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross-section. The arms are complete. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, where the iron tongue, which would have produced the twanging sound of the instrument, was once attached. The harp has a dark brown patina with exposed areas of Verdigris patina. Measurements: Length 56.9mm, Width 25.3, Thickness 7.2mm, Weight 13.23g. Jews harps are belie…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5C6298
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy rectangular shoe buckle of post-medieval date (c.AD 1690-1720). The buckle is rectangular in both plan and section. The face is slightly convex and pitted, with no sign of decoration. The band thickens at its midpoint, where the spindle would have been. A drilled hole is present. The reverse is concave and undecorated. A similar example can be found in Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, p. 103) No, 662. Dimensions: Length 32.6mm, Width 22.6mm, thickness 4.1mm, Weight 4.09g
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5C5CE0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy sub-annular buckle of post-medieval date (c.AD 1660-1720). The buckle is oval-shaped in plan and rectangular in section. The oval-shaped loop pinches at its waist where the bar would have been. The surface is worn and pitted, leaving no indication of moulded decoration. A similar example can be found in Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, p. 98) No, 607. Dimensions: Length 28.2mm, Width 22.0mm, Thickness 3.4mm, Weight 3.34g
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5C50C2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle of post-medieval date (c.AD 1550-1650). The frame comprises two incomplete oval loops separated by a small rectangular section. The convex face of the buckle is decorated with moulded floral ornamentation covering the entirety of the surface. The reverse is concave and is undecorated. There are two central domed projections where the bar would have been. The object has a dark brown patina. A similar example can be found in Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, p. 68) No, 421. Dimensions: Length 48.8mm, Width 43.5mm, Thickness 5.0mm,…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5C4049
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date (1720-1790). The buckle is rectangular in plan and section, with rounded corners. Both faces are undecorated, and the outside edge is flattened. The bar is intact and has two tongues that taper to a point. A similar example can be found in Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, p. 111) No, 712. Dimensions: Length 28.7mm, Width 19.5mm, Thickness 3.0mm, Weight 2.70g
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0FE617
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount of Roman date (c.AD 43-410) The obect takes the shape of a pointed oval in plan, and is rectangular in cross section. The face is convexy and has a central band flanked by three incised grooves on each side. Beyond the grooves there is a circular rivet hole on each side of the mount, which then tapers to a point. The reverse is concave and undecorated. The object has a brown patina througout.  The concave reverse suggests this was not hung from clothing, but rather fitted with another piece, such as that found on a belt o…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0F5507
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714) which has been bent into a love token. The coin is likely from the earlier years of Queen Anne's reign sue to the pointed peak on the inside edge of the sheilds on the reverse.  Obverse: [ANNA : DEI] GR[ATIA]. Draped bust facing left Reverse: [MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REG ...] Crowned post union shields arranged in a cruciform around a sun. It is 20.1mm in diameter and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 2.4g. The coin has been bent to form an "S-shaped" profile, indicating that its secondary function …
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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