Record ID: LVPL-B9385A
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable cosmetic implement of Roman date. The object is slightly curved in profile. It has an oval sectioned flattened handle with a hammered expanded terminal. The opposite end of the object expands in width and flattens terminating with a point with one tapered side. This end is sub-triangular in plan. The object is notched along the edge giving it a 'knife-like' appearance. It is unclear whether this notching is deliberate or due to wear and damage. Dimensions: 75mm in length, 6mm in width, 2mm thick, 2.9g. The exact function of this object is unce…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F33676
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy tweezers probably dating to the Roman period, (AD43-410). The tweezers are formed from a single piece of copper alloy which is rectangular in cross-section. This has been folded over on itself at a defined loop to form a sprung end. The two arms of the tweezers touch together at the loop end and are separate at the gripping end. A notch has been cut away from the object at each side at the base of the loop, and again just below the top of the loop. The object is decorated towards the sprung end with four horizontal grooves on each face. The object has a dark green …
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrexham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B42D26
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy tweezers dating of Roman to Anglo-Saxon date. They are almost complete and consist of a single piece of copper alloy. Each arm of the object is joined by the attachment loop at the top. The arms are narrow below the loop and flare outwards towards the ends. An incised marginal groove runs parallel to both edges. Where the arms start to flare outwards there are two horizontal grooves. Below these grooves are a central line of five ring-and-dot decorations. On one arm the final ring-and-dot decoration is missing and a perforation remains in its place. A ring-and-dot al…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glentham', grid reference and parish protected.