Record ID: WAW-2936C1
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in plan with a thick bi-trapezoid section with rounded edges. In profile the loop is flat. The surface has a matte dark brown / dark green abraded surface. The surface has suffered from some abrasion. It measures 27.60mm external diameter, 19.79mm internal diameter, 3.92mm thick. The ring is 4.18mm wide. It weighs 5.2 grams. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson des…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2016
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Record ID: WAW-29D336
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in plan with a thick bi-trapezoid section with rounded edges. In profile the loop is flat. There is evidence that the two sides of the mould slipped slightly during the casting process, as the edges are slightly misaligned, with a thin projection into the interior of the ring. The surface has a matte dark brown / dark green abraded surface. The surface has suffered from some abrasion. It measures 25.59mm external diameter…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2016
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Record ID: WAW-2A6676
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded sheet metal copper alloy buckle plate from a single loop buckle, of late Medieval dating (1350 - 1450 AD). The find consists of a folded sheet of copper alloy metal, with four surviving copper alloy rivets. The buckle plate is sub rectangular in plan, and irregular in cross section. The left hand exhibits a fold in the metal, which would have originally gone round the central spindle (bar) of the buckle. A rectangular slot (4.0mm wide) has been cut for the buckle pin. The plate has five holes present in the upper surface, one in each corner and a central…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2016
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Record ID: WAW-2B1BD1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle with integral plate, of medieval dating (Mid 13th to mid 14th Centuries AD). The find consists of a cast copper alloy D-shaped buckle, with integral decorative plate. The buckle is irregular in plan, and sub-rectangular in cross section. It is approximately 95% complete, the pin has been lost, along with the attachment rivets. The buckle is D-shaped, with a projecting lip and notch for the pin. The remains of the base of the pin (possibly made from iron) are still present on the bar of the buckle. Projecting from the bar of the buckle…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2016
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Record ID: WAW-2C1F52
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap clasp frame, with anthropomorphic (human face) decoration, of Late Medieval dating (c. 1350 to c.1400 AD). The clasp frame is sub-rectangular in plan and 'U' shaped in section with upturned sides. The frame is recessed for the plate (completely missing), with the outside edge elaborately decorated with an integrally cast head. The facial features are clearly incised on the clasp, consisting of circular-shaped eyes, a partially open incised mouth and a central located raised triangular nose. The face protrudes outwards from the clasp with the nose …
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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Record ID: WAW-2C9537
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of Medieval dating, probably between 13th to 15th Centuries AD. The vessel repair is sub oval in plan, and irregular in cross section. It consists of two sub oval 'plugs' of lead either side (sandwiching) a sherd of pottery. The repair would have originally been 'H' shape in construction, with a central rivet and two radiating arms either side of the ceramic vessel, to seal the hole and repair the broken vessel. A sherd of pottery is still present within the vessel repair. It has an oxidised fabric, with occasional mica inclusions, an…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-2D02F5
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hanger attachment for a sword belt, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The find is sub triangular in plan, and slightly convex in section. The hanger has a slight bow to it, with the centre being higher than the two ends. The hanger consists of a sub triangular shape, with a rounded base (almost oval). A small projection is present at the mid point of the curve. Towards the apex of the triangular, a broken loop is present on the lower edge, with a corresponding small projection on the upper edge. The apex point of the hanger has …
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-2D8B50
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy button, with attached shank, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The button can be described in two parts: the head and the shank. The head is pyramidal in shape, with a square flat base. The base (underside / back) of the head is plain and undecorated. The front of the head consists of four triangular faces, joined at the apex (tip) of the pyramid. Each of the triangular faces has a plain border, with what appears to be foliate decoration on the interior. These borders form a cross on the surface. However the s…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-7CC033
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount, of medieval dating (11th to 15th Centuries AD). The mount is cruciform/quadrilobate in plan, with tri-lobed terminals at each vertex of a lozengiform body with incurving sides. Each terminal consists of a central semi circular projection, with a sub rectangular projection on either side. In section view, the mount is domed. The back of the mount is plain and undecorated. Casting flaws appear to be present, with small raised ridges. A mounting point (perforation) is present centrally, with a copper alloy rivet still insitu. The riv…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-7D56E7
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy finger ring, or possible window came fitting, of Medieval to post Medieval dating (12th to 18th Centuries AD). The ring can be described in two parts: the hoop and and the bezel. The hoop consists of a strip of lead alloy, with a D-shape cross section, with the ends overlapping at the back of the ring and soldered together. The flat side is orientated towards the interior of the ring. The hoop is now a D-shape in plan. The bezel has been soldered onto the mid point of the hoop. It is sub circular in plan, and irregular in cross section. Th…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-7EF384
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy asymmetrical openwork mount, of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and cross section. The openwork design consists of trefoil style end, with the central lobe angular (almost lozenge shaped), and a circular perforation (hole) in each of the side lobes. The perforation on the left hand side is incomplete, and does not continue all the way through the mount. From the top of the side lobes, an openwork sub triangular shape expands, with an sub-triangular (similar to a barbed and tanged arrowhead) perfor…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-805FA6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. Approximately 50% of the mount is present. The mount consists of a central circle, with two rectangular bars to either side. An old break is present on one side, resulting in the loss of that side of the bar mount. The other side continues from the rectangular bar into a sub lozenge shape, which is joined to a tri-lobed end. Each lobe is sub triangular in shape. The back of the mount is plain, with two attac…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-80AC16
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy symmetrical mount or strap end of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. Shapewise, it consists of two joined circles, with an attachment hole in between them. The attachment hole is infilled by soil. Then it is joined by a broad triangle, with curved sides. At the apex of the triangle, is a trefoil shape (three ovals, joined together at the middle). The middle oval is larger than the other two (one on each side), and projects away from the re…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-8245C8
Object type: SCOOP
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy scoop or implement of uncertain dating. The implement is sub rectangular in both plan and cross section. The front consists of a rectangular handle, with an oval depression (scoop) in the lower end. An old break is present at the upper point of the handle, where it has split into three thin metal rods. At this end of the handle, it would appear to be the start of openwork decoration, however due to the break, the exact form and style of this decoration is unknown. The back of the implement has a swelling at the back of the scoop, t…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-9236E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought copper alloy ring, probably the finger ring of a child, of unknown dating. The ring is circular in plan, and circular in cross section. It consists of a drawn copper alloy wire wrapped and fixed together to form a solid unbroken ring. A small swelling is present where the two ends of the wire overlap and have been welded together. Small transverse scratch marks are present, where the ring has been filed and polished, but other than these, no signs of decoration are apparent. The ring is a dark green colour, with an even patina. It measures 17.32mm external dia…
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-928703
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy square unifaced coin weight for a Ryal and its denominations, of Late Medieval dating (15th to 16th Centuries AD). The weight is square in plan and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has suffered from a degree of abrasion, but it is possible to identify a ship, depicted in profile view, with a shield in the middle. The ship design has been stamped onto the flan, so the weight oriented as a lozenge (diamond) shape. The reverse is plain. The edges have been bevelled towards the top of the weight. The weight measures 17.17mm in le…
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 11th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-939016
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn, struck / hammered silver penny probably of Edward I, minted probably in London between 1272 and 1327 AD. Due to the level of wear, the identification of class is hard but probably between Class 3f and Class 5. Initial mark: Cross potent Obverse: Crowned face. Crown with bifoliate side fleurs. Obverse inscription: E [ ] S HyB Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS [ ] ?DON? Diameter: 16.18mm Thickness: 0.77mm Weight: 0.9 grams Thanks are extended to Laura Burnett (Sussex FLO) and …
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 11th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-93C714
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn, struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I, minted in Canterbury between 1272 and 1307 AD. Probably Class 10ab. Initial mark: Cross potent Obverse: Crowned face. Tall crown with bifoliate side fleurs. Obverse inscription: EDWAR D ANGL DNS HyB Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS CAN TOR Diameter: 17.67mm Thickness: 0.79mm Weight: 0.9 grams
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 11th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-945536
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete struck / hammered silver penny of Henry III (1247-1272), probably minted in Bury by moneyer Randulf between 1247 and 1272 AD. Probably Class 5a. Obverse: Crowned face, with sceptre. Beard made out of pellets, and pellets in the hair. Obverse inscription: [ ] RICVS REX [ ] Reverse: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription: RAN DV [ ] ED Diameter: 17.70mm Thickness: 0.71mm Weight: 0.8 grams
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-94D2E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn struck / hammered silver farthing probably of Edward I or Edward II (1272 - 1347 AD), probably minted in London. Withers type 28-30. Obverse: unclear Obverse inscription: [ ] W [ ] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription: [ ] TA [ ] ON [ ] Diameter: 11.03mm Thickness: 0.67mm Weight: 0.5 grams
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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