Record ID: IOW-81E74A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The undecorated spindle whorl is sub-conical (domed) in form. The top is slightly flattened causing spreading of the metal and a reduction in hole size to about 6.0mm. It has a central vertical hole which has a diameter of about 7.5mm at the bottom. A small nick at the side has a raised a bump. This spindle whorl is smooth, off white and buff in places. Height: 10.5mm; maximum width: 20.3mm. Weight: 19.65g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-9DF852
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern lead alloy toy gun (c. 1850-c. 1920). The hollow object is sub-triangular in plan and pointed oval in cross-section. Both sides have similar decoration. The fore-stock is decorated with impressed cross-hatching. The shoulder stock has raised floral decoration which is formed of lines of pellets and "rosettes". There is a plain seam above and below. This toy is dark grey with some off-white deposits. Length: 32.0mm; width: 15.4mm; thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 10.23g (the weight includes a small portion of debris within).
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.