Record ID: WMID-B61946
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jews Harp (or Jaws Harp) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400 to AD 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 and slightly bowed outwards at the ends. 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 Jews harp has a dark brown and green even surface patina. Measurements: Length 54.6mm, width at t…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-A0A30C
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy openwork decorated fob / dangler of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (100 BC to 100 AD). Approximately 25% of the fob is present, consisting of the suspension loop and part of two arms. The frame and the rest of the four arms are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The cross consists of two arms (originally four), with a central circular boss. Neither arm is straight but is more 'zig zag' in shape. No decoration is visible on either arm. The suspension loop or handle has a circular cross section, and a circular loop at the to…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: OXON-4CCCF9
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy pilgrim badge of the Head Reliquary of Thomas Becket dating to the 14th century.  This fragment only depicts the head of the saint wearing his bishop's mitre. The mitre appears to have a textured design made of cross hatched lines with less dense cross hatching in the head band. The eyes are made of raised sub-oval borders and flank a prominent protruding triangular nose. Below this is a moulded downward pointing mouth. The reverse of the object is plain barring a prominent raised mould line running the length of it from top to bottom T…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-236675
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crescent-type Aesica brooch of 1st Century AD dating. (Refs: Mackreth 2011, p.46 & Plates 27 & 28; Hattat 2000 Fig 170.) The front of brooch has a wide central vertical ridge. Grooves are present to either side and the bow expands outwards into a triangular shape, with spherical knops on the outer corners. It narrows and joins onto the back plate, with a double semi circular collar at the junction. Below this, the lower bow is rectangular with a thin vertical groove as decoration. On the reverse of the brooch, the spring is held by a rearward …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-23143D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date (circa AD 75 to 175). The brooch consists of the head and the upper part of the bow. The foot and catch plate, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is 'C' shape in profile. The bow tapers from an incomplete flared head to a moulded arcanthus waist, with a collar above and below. It then terminates in an old break that is well patinated. The head of the brooch is sub-oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The remains of the vertical catch plate are present towards the foot (now missing) on t…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22F2FD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD 120. Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, the wings and spring. The pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/2 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulder junction between the bow and the wings. Decoration is present on the wings in the form of a double parallel vertical lines. The wings are complete, are semi-circular with perfora…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22C16C
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. The bow has a rearward facing hook at the head. The bow has been decorated with a vertical rope pattern position…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22941D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate 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. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. The bow has been decorated with two vertical lines that converge at the mid point of the bow. A ridge is…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0E688E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Headstud style brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 - AD 200). Approximately 95% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings, foot, pin and hinge. The headloop, pin and catch plate are incomplete. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and rectangular in cross section. The bow head is angular (comma shaped) in profile. The headloop at the top of the brooch is incomplete, and is circular in nature. The bow is decorated by a rectangular decorative headstud. Below the headstud, the bow has been decorated by a column of lozenges ru…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0E2042
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate 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. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. No decoration is present on the wings. The back of the brooch is undecorated. A semi-cyclindrical r…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0D9B8E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Only the head, one wing and bow remain. The left hand wing is partially remaining with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). Shoulders are present at the junction between bow and wings. Located at the reverse of the head is a broadly oval concave recess where the spring would have been held in place. The bow tapers from the head to a pointed damaged and incomplete foot. The remains of a vertical ridge running the length of the…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0D67D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow and wings. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/3 of its length. A double vertical rope style ridge is present in the centre of the bow. The wings are semi cylindrical, with semi-circular wing caps. Vertical grooves are present at the ends of the wings. A cylindrical recess is prese…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-125056
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toy musket of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1640). The musket is cast in one piece with a long barrel which is circular in cross section, the barrel is hollow. On one side is a circular reservoir where the gun powder would have been loaded. Beside this is a raised square shape. Below this is the incomplete trigger guard that runs to the barrel. The barrel is hollow, but currently infilled with soil. The butt is sub triangular in shape. It is decorated with a series of four pellet in circle designs arranged on each side of the butt,…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1178A6
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy prick spur, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). Less than 25% of the spur is present, consisting of the goad, a very short neck and part of both arms. The goad is cuboid with bevelled edges. It is attached to the arms of the spur via a short circular neck. The arms angle downwards and have bevelled edges. The longer remaining part of the arm has been decorated with an oval end, with raised ridges just before. It measures 34.7 mm in length, 48.7 mm wide and 16.9 mm thick. The goad is 14.4 mm wide by 16.0 mm and it is 9.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.6 g.…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1130B5
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy quillon or guard from a dagger or large knife of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1600). The guard consists of a central flat oval area, with a rectangular aperture (this would have held the tang). This measures 6.7 mm wide and 4.2 mm long internally. On either end are onion or nipple shaped knob, which extend from a narrow stem. No other decoration is present. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 8.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The guard is a dark green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movemen…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-10CD88
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount or plaque of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The mount was originally square or rectangular in shape, it is now almost triangular with one original edge remaining. The front has been decorated with an elaborate pattern. Along the left (original edge) is a vertical border, with raised pellets with an annulet at the base. 10 pellets remains. A rope edge is present on the inside. In the centre is a rectangular panel divided originally into four smaller rectangles. Each rectangle is divided in half with a stepped diagonal line. Key…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1039FD
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy enamelled probable zoomorphic (bird) hanging bowl mount of Early Medieval dating (AD 600 to AD 700). The mount consists of a rearward facing hooked head, with circular yellow enamel eyes on either side, just before the blunt point. The neck has a circular cross section. The neck extends down into a lozenge body. At the base of the neck, is an oval shaped head, with indentations to indicate eyes, nose and mouth. A flat triangular knop extends from either side of the head, almost like ears. The reverse of the head is concave with no obvious fittings present.&n…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FF3985
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy or very base copper alloy medal, celebrating the Coronation of George V in 1911. The edges of the medal are damaged, and corrosion products obscure some of the details. The obverse depicts the conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Anne. The legend originally read: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V JUNE 22ND 1911. The reverse depicts the coat of arms with a banner above, reading "LONG LIVE THE KING". It has a diameter of 32.2 mm and is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FEE72E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular copper alloy weight or large token, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is circular in shape, with a flat cross section. The front has been decorated with a forward facing head, with tendrils or snakes extending from the top of the head, and curving round the face. Similar to that of a Medusa style face with snakes as hair. The face is triangular in shape, with a horizontal slit mouth, and circular eyes. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It has a diameter of 29.3 mm and a thickness of 9.8 mm. It weighs 37.0 g. The weight or token is dark gre…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE1ED9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Wroxeter type brooch of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200). The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow. The spring, pin and catchplate are missing.  The head is comprised of a broadly oval flat plate. The lower edges of the plate at the reverse curve upwards slightly to form an enclosed semi circular cell. The bow protrudes from the lower section of the flat plate and is sub rectangular in section and curved in profile. The upper part of the flat plate possibly once extended into a loop as seen on other illustrated examples. …
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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