Record ID: WMID-622D8D
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy coin weight, dating to c.AD 1604-1619 A double-sided, square coin weight with bevelled sides. The coin weight is a British unite of James I. The obverse is very worn and a faint outline depicts a half-length figure of the king facing right, holding an orb and a sceptre. The legend around the king reads I.R.BRIT. The reverse of the coin weight has a crown above the value of the weight and a stamped crowned I. This weight is for 22 shillings. XXII.  The weight is 19.0 mm long (from the first X to the last I), 19.3 mm wide a…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-620094
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1591/2 to AD 1594. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Tun. Coin has been defaced with an inscribed cross behind the monarch's head on the obverse. C.f. North, vol 2, p 137. no 2014. Diameter: 30.6 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 5.5 g
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-61D0F7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain function and dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The object is is tubular; circular in plan on the outide edge with a circular inside edge. The outside of the object consists of three raised ribs, the centre rib being more prominant than the others.  The inside of the object is flat. It has a diameter of 33.7 mm and is 21.4 mm thick. It weighs 59.7 g. The object is a mid green to brown colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted i…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-618D7C
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bridle bit of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the bridle bit is present. The bridle bit is in two parts, joined together. The first part is a strap junction, with a circular loop at one end, leading into a circular sectioned shaft, with central swelling, and then into an incomplete larger loop. The second part is an incomplete fitting, secured in the circular loop. It consists of a circular loop, with two split terminals. The strap junction measures 52.1 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide and 9.3 mm thick. The fitting measures 2…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-613296
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nut cracker, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Less than 50% of the nutcrackers are present, with most of one arm present. The hinge is missing from the top of the arm. The outer face is decorated by three sets of paired horizontal ribs, and its cross section is semi circular. Below this the arm is plain until the acorn molding. The inner face has multiple horizontal ridges. An acorn shaped terminal is present at the lower end. It measures 73.0 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. It we…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-48F097
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting, probably from a sword belt, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 to AD 1700). The strap fitting has a inverted, elongated trapezoidal body with a flattened 'W' shaped upper edge and similar shaped lower side edges. The outer face of the body has a vertical, central, ridge with a shallow groove on either side between circular rivet holes. The remains of iron circular sectioned rivets are still present within the rivet holes. A closed suspension loop is present at the bottom of the strap fitting. In profile th…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-38A6FD
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin alloy spoon bowl, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1750 to AD 1850). Around 50% of the spoon is present, consisting only of the bowl, with the base of the handle or stem present. The rest of the handle is missing. The spoon bowl is oval in shape, and concave. The stem or handle joins onto the bowl in a sub circular drop shape. The edges of the spoon bowl are damaged.  It measures 74.3 mm in length, 27.8 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 10.1 g. The bowl spoon is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. A couple of simil…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E41BF6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is sub circular in shape, and domed. No decoration is visible on the front of the mount. The remains of two attachment spikes are located on opposite sides of the reverse.  It measures 15.1 mm in length, 12.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The mount is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3BA028
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jetton of uncertain issuer but probably struck in Nuremberg between AD 1500 and AD 1700. Obverse: Unclear Obverse Inscription: illegible Reverse: Imperial orb within arched tressure Reverse Inscription: illegible Diameter: 23.4 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3B88C6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (AD 1586 to AD 1635), minted in Nuremberg. Mitchiner types M1534-1539. Obverse: Rose surmounted by three lis and three crowns. Obverse Inscription: [ ]NS KRAVWINCKEL[ ] Reverse: Imperial orb within arched tressure Reverse Inscription: [GO]TES GABEN SOL MAN [LOB]. Diameter: 21.4 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3AB967
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount or strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). The plate has two round lobes at one end which taper to a triangular terminal at the other which give the whole mount a phallic shape. At the back are two circular sectioned integral attachment lugs, with blunt points at the apex and at the opposite end of the long axis. The surface is undecorated. It measures 19.6 mm in length, 11.3 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick (including spikes). 2.1 mm thick (not including spikes). It weighs 0.9 g. The mount is similar to other phallic shaped m…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A7064E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1690 - AD 1720s). Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present. It was originally rectangular, and only a corner remains. It has a lateral groove on the edge of the frame. Scrollwork is present on the corners. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. It measures 31.7 mm in length, 16.2 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g. For similar buckle frames please see Whitehead 2003, p101, no 462 and CAM-CFB987.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A6E341
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1720s to AD 1790s). The buckle frame is complete, the pin and chape are missing. The buckle frame is square in shape, with a rouletted double border on the front. It has a drilled frame for a separate spindle. It meaures 30.5 mm in length, 32.2 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-293099
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rectangular buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1720s to AD 1790s). The frame is complete but the spindle and chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The frame is rectangular, with rounded corners. It has been decorated with foliate style stamped at the corners and at the midpoints. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. It measures 40.1 mm in length, 30.1 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 5.8 g.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-291128
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver rectangular buckle frame of Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1720s to AD 1790s). The frame is complete, but the spindle and chape are missing. The frame is rectangular, with rounded corners. There are moulded curvilinear and oblique lines over the front of the buckle frame. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. A maker's mark has been stamped onto the reverse of the frame, depicting the initials SN in a rectangular cartouche. A lion standard mark is present alongside, depicting a lion passant guardant inside a rectangular cartouche. Engraved initials a…
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-28D24B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rectangular buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1720 to AD 1790s). Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of part of the buckle frame. Moulded scrolled floral ornamentation are present on either side of the spindle hole. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. It measures 16.0 mm in length, 6.1 mm wide and 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.4 g. Similar buckle frames have been published in Whitehead 2003, p106, no 678.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-28C25B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle frame with drilled hole for a separate spindle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). Around 75% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of a complete frame but the spindle and chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is double looped, and rectangular in shape. It has a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame has rounded ends with two moulded grooves. There are reaised moulded scrolls each side of the spindle.  The buckle frame measures 34.4 mm in length, 22.8 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It …
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-28AA61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy two piece buckle from of the Post Medieval period, dating from AD 1690 - AD 1720. Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of one corner of the frame. It is rectangular in shape, with an ornate frame. It has scrolled knops on the outer edge and external corners. There are iron residues over the spindle hold. The buckle frame measures 27.5 mm in length and is 25.3 mm wide. It has a thickness of 4.7 mm and weighs 4.9 g. The buckle is a mid green in colour with some red colouring denoting …
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-FC51FE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CHECK GRID REF! An incomplete copper alloy mount of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is roughly arrow shaped with a central tang, and curved wings with barbs to either side. Each barb terminates with a rounded pellet. There is a central raised ridge which continues into the tang, which expands slightly. The wings are decorated with a curvi-linear line. On the reverse are two integral attachment spikes, these have an diameter of 2.2 mm. The mount has been bent almost at ninety degrees, below the point of the arrowhead. It measures 21.3 mm in length, 17.0 …
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-FB2006
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1650).  No pin or strap plate are present, just the buckle frame. This consists of a double loop with a narrowed strap bar, and angled outer edges. Angles present on the inner edges as well. Foliate decoration is present on the front. The reverse is undecorated.  It measures 40.0 mm in length, 25.4 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The buckle frame is dark green to brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the ploughsoil has resulted in a loss …
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.