Record ID: WMID-5C35C3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of Roman dating (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4.a-4.b, Plate 46, AD c. 50-400). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of bow and wings. The pin, spring and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings. The wings are undecorated. The bowhead is hump-like in profile with a moulding on either side. The head and bow was probably undecorated. The bow is semi-circular in section and tapers to an incomplete foot. It measures 30.8 mm in length, 21.6 …
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5C10AD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pedestal seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD). The seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section. The suspension loop is broken. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The die depicts four leaves, with thin petals between, arranged in an quatrefoil design,The legend is missing. The seal matrix measures 17.4 mm tall, 11.5 mm diameter at the base and the top of the stem measures 3.8 mm wide by 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 grams. The s…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: WMID-FAEC68
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete modified shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603). Minted at the Tower of London. The coin has been altered into a mount or similar decorative artefact. The edge of the coin has been trimmed to form an eight petalled flower. The obverse has been polished smooth with new decorative detail added. Lines have been added to each petal or leaf. The central dome exhibits multiple punched dots. The centre of the flower has an oval hole in the centre, internal dimensions: 6.4 mm by 4.6 mm. The square shield of the reverse is visible on the back. It has a diameter of 30.9…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D40365
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knife blade or possible projectile point (spearhead) of Late Neolithic dating (3300 BC to 2200 BC). The artefact has a sub triangular shape. The dorsal (front) face exhibits retouch along the two long edges (short, parallel, sem-abrupt). Along the short edge, minimal retouch is visible. it has been struck from a broad core to a blade like shape. It measures 36.7 mm in length, 16.9 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D1C7F8
Object type: CASKET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy casket mount, of Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1300). The mount is formed by a long slender rectangle which has a moulded terminals. The terminal is in the form of an elongated knop protruding from the side of a moulded sub circular platform which has a rivet hole in the centre, still containing a rivet. A curved incomplete hook extends from the lower knop. Below each rivet hole there is a moulded narrowed collar. The body of the mount is otherwise undecorated and is sub-triangular in section. It measures 53.3 mm in length, 8.1 mm wide and 19.5 mm…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D1990E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fitting, probable from a sword belt of Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD) The strap fitting consists of an incomplete foliate plate with two hooks attached. The plate is symmetrical with trifoliate terminals at either end. There are three small attachment holes remaining, one at the centre and one through each of the trifoliate terminals. The hooked plates are attached through the rounded suspension loops in the lower edge of the foliate plate.The suspension loops have large, circular apertures. The hooked ends terminate in globular ends One of the …
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D16CAB
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy spoon of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The spoon is in two pieces, the handle and the bowl. The fragments do join. The handle and part of the fig-shaped bowl survive. The bowl is fig shaped and concave. The terminal of the handle is decorated with flattened knop, followed by a series of two globular bulbs, the first of which is approximately twice the size of the second (seal or baluster top). The rest of the handle is sub-circular in cross section. The bowl has a length of 57.7 mm and a width of 44.6 mm. The handle fragment measures 41…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D122A7
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse suspension loop of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1450-1600 AD). The suspension loop is sub-oval in plan, and D-shaped in cross section. The suspension loop consists of an oval loop, with the sides tapering into a rectangular collar. The shank that would have originally extended through the purse bar, is incomplete and has broken just below the collar. The loop measures 34.3 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 17.8 mm and is 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 grams. The loop is a mid green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D111B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.5 mm wide. The upper face has been decorated with several raised diagonal lines, possibly imitating letters but no actual letters can be determined. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 32.3 mm and is 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 44.1 g (1.56 oz). The wh…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-D0FF6C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Medieval dating (1100 - 1450 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The upper face has been decorated with groups of four raised pellets, separated by an arrow shape, arranged in an approximate circular pattern. The lower face exhibits several raised diagonal lines, creating a star like design. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.4 mm wide. The whorl has a diameter of 27.2 mm a…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D64790
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Late Medieval dating (14th to 15th Century AD). The finger ring is circular, with a D shape cross section. No makers marks are present or an inscription on the inside. The bezel consists of four petalled flower, with raised pellet centre. The bezel is one piece with the hoop, it has not been applied. Each petal is sub triangular with a central groove, suggesting the petals were folded. The outer rim of each petal is expanded, and they sit slightly raised above the body of the finger ring. To either side of the flower, on the hoop, are eight triangul…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-6D7257
Object type: LINKED PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy linked pin set, of Middle Anglo-Saxon dating (8th Century AD). Only the central circular pin head survives out of the set of three. It has been decorated with a quartered design. In the centre of each quarter is a spiral of three feathered tendrils. The tendrils curl outwards, two connect with the neighbouring quarters, the third into the outer border. In the corners are triangles. A total of five small holes are present. one at twelve o'clock, two at three o'clock and two at nine o'clock. This number of holes and their locations are suggestive of this be…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-0E59E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD) but could be of later dating (2nd Century to 19th Century AD). The weight is biconical in shape. A vertical suspension hole is present in the centre of the weight. A circular recess is present at the centre of the base. It measures 31.8 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 46.9 mm. It weighs 334.9g (11.81 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Biconical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is little typological change over …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-EAB3B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copy of a gold uninscribed stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, c. 60-20 BC, 'Cheriton Smiler' type. Obverse: Wreath split by three corded lines, leading to 'turf cutter'. A small stamped F is present within the 'turf cutter' motif. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, multiple horizontal tails, pellets above, crab motif below. Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 4.2 g As ABC p. 57, no. 755; BMC nos. 86-87. See also SUR-3D397D; SUR-AEBBC3; IOW-7A0F0D; HAMP-56D474 XRF analysis has been carried out using a tabletop Mistral XRF machine at the Cons…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-D8138B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 and 1310. Minted in London. Class 10cf. Clipped. c.f. North vol 2, p32, no 1040-1043/2. Diameter: 16.2 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2D3B07
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and iron possible furniture fitting, of probable Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD). The furniture fitting consists of an incomplete conical copper alloy element, with an iron square sectioned shank extending beneath it. No decoration is present on the conical part. The conical part measures 17.6 mm in length, with a base diameter of 14.3 mm and a top diameter of 3.5 mm. The iron shank section measures 22.4 mm in length, with a width of 5.6 mm and 8.2 mm. Together, it measures 38.3 mm in length, with a diameter of 14.3 mm. It weighs 9.8 g. The c…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2CC4D5
Object type: EWER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic (dogs head) tubular ewer spout of later medieval date (1400-1500 AD). Less than 50% of the spout is present. The spout is sub-rectangular in shape, with a sub rectangular cross section. The dog's head section is present, the swan neck is missing. The front of the spout has been decorated with a cast zoomorphic dog head design consisting of two raised concave areas (ears) and two concave panels (eyes). The nose / snout of the dog is shown by two further concave panels. A central ridge runs the length of the head. A hollow cylindrical pipe ext…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C2E8C8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
15 fragments of at least one and perhaps two plated disc brooches, of early Early-Medieval dating (late 6th or early 7th century AD). The largest two fragments are semi-circular in shape.The front of each has filigree wire decoration and attached garnet cabochons. The filigree decoration has been done as a beaded wire along the edge of each piece as a border, with another line parallel to the border, in the middle of the piece, creating two arched bands. The garnets have been positioned on this central wire, one at either end and one in the centre. The filigree decoration is differ…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-B059A0
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy hanging bowl bird escutcheon, of Early medieval dating (AD 600 to AD 800). The escutcheon has an irregular shape. At the top, is an incomplete circular sectioned loop or hook. Two ridges are present at the end, which is an old break. Below this, a rectangular body, with sub rectangular wings projecting to either side. This has created a bird like shape. Directly below the loop or hook, is a circular boss, with a curvilinear pattern inside. Ridges are present in the wings and tails, to represent feathers, and the remains of yellow enamel in a cou…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8B8045
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.9 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 29.0 mm and is 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 43.2 g (1.52 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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