Record ID: WMID-F0D149
Object type: EWER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy zoomorphic spout from a late medieval ewer. The spout is curved with a rear end open and shaped to fit the wall of the vessel in a soldered seam from which it has broken away. The terminal is cast in the form of a dog's head with drooping lenticular ears, lenticular eyes and brows defined by punched dots. The jaws gap around a tube which comprises the spout.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-72D444
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment from a Medieval or post Medieval cooking cauldron (circa AD 1400-1700).  The fragment is sub rectangular and D-shaped in cross section, with a concave inner surface and convex outer surface. The fragment is of a dark green colour with an uneven surface patina. The upper edge has been broken. The sides are broadly parallel and the lower edges are rounded,  According to Butler, Green and Payne (2009), "From about (AD 1100), cast copper alloy vessels...were commonly used for downhearth cooking, with the vessel sitting among the ember…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-726854
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Modern silver filigree button. The button is formed of two domed hemispheres of openwork filigree soldered together. Each hemisphere is made of nine (9) wire loops, each with a coil of twisted wire inside.  The upper face has a plain circular pellet in the centre. There are thirteen (13) further pellets placed around the button. Two of the loops have been flattened. The lower face has a coil of twisted wire in the centre. There are no pellets on this side. Two of the loops have been bent and squashed, so only connect to the centre of the button on one …
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7041B1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - 1900. The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead metal alloy and has a serrated edge. There are two string holes, circular in shape and drilled from both sides (internal diameter .  The whirligig has been bent in places and there is a vertical line running through the lower string hole. This line is where the whirligig has been bent and since straightened. There appears to have been 29 teeth present, but several of the teeth have been folded over and worn down.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6FE757
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal bell, possibly post-Medieval (circa AD 1700-1850). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. The bottom has been decorated with a half circle on either side of the rectangular slot. The letter WG are visibile in one half-circle, whilst the other appears to contain a cross pattee. There is a sunbu…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1ED8AD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th centuries) fragment, probably from a cooking vessel leg. The object consists of a central part of a pot leg. The upper edge has a broken and jagged terminal where the leg would have once attached to the pot. The sides taper to a completely flat broken end.  On the outer face is a central moulded rib that runs vertically along the fragment. The opposing face is convex. The fragment has a well-developed mid green coloured patina with some brown corrosive material covering parts of the sides. The fragment measures…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1E3D55
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast bronze (copper alloy) faceted socketed axe of late Bronze Age date (950 – 750 BC). The axe is relatively short and stubby and is known as ‘baggy axe’. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan with concave sides and a flared convex cutting edge, which measures 48.1mm across. The mouth of the socket is broadly oval (28.9mm x 24.7mm). The mouth of the socket has a faint moulded collar, although some of the original surface is missing. At the base of the collar, on one edge is a complete loop.  The two long sides of the axe are concave at the centre…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F17424
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead object of Post Medieval date (c. 18th to 19th centuries AD).  The object is broadly T-shape in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The main body starts at a worn flat break (15.7mm in width) and then flares outwards at the top of the sides into short and curved protruding arms (19.9mm in length). At the apex is a broadly triangular protrusion. The front and back of the object are decorated with a moulded vertical rib at the centre and then repeated leaf decoration on both sides of the rib. At the bottom of the arms is a lipped groove.&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E132A8
Object type: BUCKET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy possible vessel/ bucket mount or escutcheon handle, probably dating from the Medieval/ post Medieval period between AD 1200-1700.  The mount is comprised of three loops integrally joined together and forming a trefoil design. The two lower branches/ loop protrusions are parallel to each other and slightly slope towards with a single hole in the centre of each protrusion, which still contain a copper alloy rivet. The left rivet is completely fused to the object, whereas the right rivet still swivels. At the outside edge of thes…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: OXON-DF7307
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman cast copper-alloy 2 piece Aesica type brooch dating to the 2nd century AD.   The brooch is made of 2 pieces, the first being a bow that is riveted onto a flat plate. The wings at the head of the brooch are x mm wide and made of a cylindrical tube with an open reverse and oval endcaps. The endcaps are pierced bya circular hole through which a copper alloy axis bar is threaded.  The pin mechanism is made of 8 coils, four to the right and three to the left of the pin. The right-most outer coil curves over the wings before re-joini…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8AFA89
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th centuries) fragment, probably from a cooking vessel leg. The upper edge has a broken terminal where the leg would have once attached to the pot. The sides taper to a lower rounded edge. On the outer face is a central moulded rib that runs vertically along the fragment. The opposing face is convex. The fragment has a well-developed mid green coloured patina. The fragment measures 59.8mm in length and 45.3mm in width. It has a maximum thickness across the rib of 17.5mm and weighs 129.9 grams. There are many cooking vessels rec…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-870670
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pendant of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1000 - AD 1600).  The pendant is cruciform in shape, with arms that are rectangular in form and cross section. The upper arm is the longest and has a sub-circular perforation on the reverse, that runs through both sides of the arm. The arms at the sides are shorter. The pendant has a cream/ light brown patina. No decoration is present. The object measures 31.8mm in length and 29mm in width. It has an overall thickness of 8.1mm and weighs 21 grams. Similar crosses have been recorded on the PAS database, …
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5F2F8E
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
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. 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 patina. Slight orange iron corrosion is present at the rabbet section.  Measurements: Length 51.8mm, width at th…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5CC8B0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron fragment of an axe-shaped mount, dating to the Early Medieval period, circa AD 580-650.  The object consists of an axe-shaped fragment from a mount terminal. The obverse is decorated with an axe shaped border made from a copper-alloy strip. Within the border is a decorative pattern in light relief, consisting of style II, animal art. The pattern has been gilded. The reverse and sides of the object are undecorated and covered in orange corrosive material. No attachements are on the reverse.  The object measures 28.1mm in length and 43.5mm in width…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4AB204
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl. The whorl is discoidal in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.24mm. Both faces bear the same decoration of four raised triangles with a raised pellet between each triangle. The lower face bears a fifth pellet in the centre of one triangle. The whorl has been damaged and one edge is missing.  The whorl is light-grey and pale brown in colour with a slightly uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B74EEA
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 50% of the pin is present, consisting of the head and part of the shank. The shank has a rectangular cross section. The head is conical, with a flattened circular top. The base of the head has facetted sides which continue into the shank. No collar is present at the base of the head. The shank is not straight but exhibits a curve towards the end. The break is patinated. It measures 30.0 mm in length. The head has a diameter of 9.0 mm and is 11.4 mm long. The shank is 2.6 mm wide by 2.1 mm thick.…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A326E0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120).  Around 50% of the brooch is present. The pin, spring, foot and catch-plate are missing.  The head has the base of the rearward facing hook still in place and the wings have perforated end caps. Semi-circular mouldings are at the sides of the head. The head and bow have two central vertical incised lines which is decorated with a repeating pattern of notches located along the centre of the bow. The lower bow and foot are undecorated. On the reverse of the hea…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A2D74A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Only the head, two wings and bow remain. The right hand wing is partially remaining with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. A semi-circular pierced end cap is present at the end of the wings. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). 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. A vertical ridge runs the length of the b…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39F32B
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 remains of a rearward facing hook Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the …
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39D76E
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: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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