Record ID: WMID-E990E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a two part Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of early Roman date (80-120 AD). Usually these types of brooches date to the 1st to 2nd century, when they are made from copper alloy. However, this brooch is made from lead or lead alloy, and was made as the first stage to manufacturing brooches. Therefore they are rare and this only the sixth recorded example on the PAS database.  The object is broadly 'T' shaped in profile. There are two short semi cylindrical wings extended from the head. Betwee…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E5E1B7
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval probable copper alloy saddle pommel, dating to the period c. AD 1500-1700.  The fragment consists of nearly one half of the hollow domed pommel. It has a crucifix shape at the apex and below this is a small perforation. The main body is decorated with oblique grooves, curving round the pommel. The bottom ends at a worn break. The reverse is undecorated and has iron corrosive material covering the perforation.  The object is brown / green in colour with an even surface patina.  Measurements: weight length 47.6mm…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B313B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6AEE74
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rotary key of Medieval date (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, stem and bit. The bow is flat and lozengiform, with an complete tubular projection (perhaps a suspension loop) at one corner, on the outside edge. Four circular perforations (holes) are present in the bow, positioned irregularly. Internal diameter of the holes is 3.6 mm. Globular knops are present at the upper and lower points. The stem is attached to the bow at another corner. A worn rectangular triple moulding or collar is presen…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A86FC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy signet ring of late medieval to post medieval date. The bezel is oval in shape, 17.1 mm in length, 14.7 mm wide and is raised from the line of the hoop. It has two engraved capital letters 'EH'. These are probably the owner's initials. The hoop is 5.9 wide with D shaped cross section 3.5 mm thick. Only about 10% of the hoop is present, so original diameter can not be determined. The finger ring has a length of 18.8 mm, it is 14.7 mm wide and 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A374A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.8 mm. The whorl measures 25.0 mm in diameter, and 14.2 mm thick. It weighs 39.2 g (1.38 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Spindle whor…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-575895
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, possibly Medieval to post-Medieval date, circa AD 1100-1800. The weight is sub-rectangular in plan and hexagonal in cross section. The base is slightly covex and has a sub-circular dip at the centre. The apex has a stump on either side which was most likely attached to the suspension loop, which is now missing. One face has two decorative vertical incised lines. The other face is decorated with two incised wavy lines which connect at the bottom.  The weight has a brown patina on all surfaces.  Measurements: length…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-572AE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, possibly Medieval to post-Medieval date, circa AD 1100-1800. The weight is triangular in shape and rectangular in cross section. The base is rectangular with a small dip in the centre. There is a slight curved rim around the edges of the base. The weight  has a suspension loop at the apex with an oval piercing (2.2mm x1.7mm). The weight has a cream / brown patina on all surfaces.  Measurements: length 47.5 mm, width at base  22.4mm, thickness 14.5mm, weight 67.5g It probably dates from the medieval to post-mediev…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-551B32
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A short section of a Roman copper alloy bracelet that has been cut and bent into a finger ring dating to c. AD 250-450. The object is formed of a strip of copper alloy. The strip is sub-rectangular in cross section with slightly rounded edges. This strip has been bent into a now mostly circular hoop that overlaps slightly. Both ends appear to be old breaks which suggests the object to be reused, most likely from a bracelet. Decoration on the exterior is hard to determine. It has an external diameter of 18.6 mm, an internal diameter of 14.7 mm. The finger ring is 4…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WAW-FFAE08
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic plate brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 100-200). The brooch is in the form of a swimming duck with blue enamel inlay in alternating curved stripes along the back of the bird, with curved voids in between. The head curves up and round and has incised eye detail. The inderside of the brooch is concave with the integral lug and partial pin remaining in situ. The remains of the catch plate can also been seen at the opposing end. The edges of the body and the top of the head are chipped. The object is light green to dark brown in colou…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E91845
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy and enamelled Early-Medieval buckle, dating from circa AD 700-800. The object is broadly an inverted triangle in plan with an incomplete circular projection at the tip. The main body of the buckle then expands to the opposing upper edge which features two incomplete triangular projections on either corner. A rectangular pin hole is present, measuring 4.7 mm by 2.4 mm. The front face of the object has traces of enamel. Original colour uncertain, possibly yellow. Triangular cells, infilled with enamel are present in each of the thre…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E87BD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A predominately complete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has an incomplete tab handle. A faint inverted raised fleur de lis(lys) is present on the reverse, below the handle. The central device is a saltire cross above a spear or similar weapon. Comma abbreviations are present. The initial mark is not visible. The inscription probably reads: S'MAR OF MIChOLAS, probably The Seal of Mark, son of Nicholas. It measures 34.6 mm in length, is 20.3 mm wide and 5.2 …
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D80FCD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Their is a central sub circular performation which is 9.8 mm in diameter. Both faces have six moulded high-relief triangles located around the perforation. The whorl is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 32.4mm, thickness 10.4mm, weight 35.1 grams Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D670B5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D65874
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and the internal diameter of the hole measures 11.1mm. The upper face is decorated with three raised concentric circles. Within the first two circles are raised vertical ribs, creating segments. In the last concentric circle at the outer edge are oblique ribs creating triangular segments. The lower face is also decorated with three raised concetr…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D651F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy possible model for a trumpet style brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Around 25% of the possible model is present, consisting of the head. The head is conical and tapers to a point. The base is recessed with a depression at the centre.  It measures 15.4 mm in length, 9.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The possible model is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in damage to the original surface. The shape of the artefact is consistent with that of a head of a t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D47360
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function, but probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with curved ends. The long edges have been bevelled. No decoration appears present on either the front or reverse.  It measures 85.7 mm in length, 12.6 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 33.3 g. The artefact is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil has removed the majority of the original surface and any decoration. It is possible…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C495DE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy unknown object of possible Medieval to Post Medieval date.  The top of the object is rectangular in shape and curves slightly upwards to a portruding arm that curves underneath into a C shape. No decoration is present, but there is evidence of gilding on top of the object.  The object is a green / brown colour with an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 17.6mm, width 24mm, thickness 6.9mm, weight 4.3 grams
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C3E24C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible strap fitting. Probably dates to late Medieval to early post Medieval period, c. AD 1500 - 1700. The object is sub-hexagonal in plan with an arm at either end. Both arms have been bent over to the back of the object. Four raised decorative pellets are horizontal across the object. The reverse is flat with no decoration.  The object is green/blue in colour with an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 9.6mm, width 18.9mm, weight 2 grams
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C2490A
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete lead alloy spoon finial of Medieval to Post - Medieval dating c. AD 1400 - 1500. The object is hexagonal in cross section and is shaped as a ball knop. It possibly had a globular knop on top. It has two collars below the knop. The base of the object is fragmented and would have once been attached to the stem of the spoon.  The object has a dark grey / brown even surface patina.  Measurments: length 18.3mm, width 14.2mm, weight 11.9 grams A very similar example of this finial can be found in Read, B (2016), p.97/102, figure 726. He dates the…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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