Record ID: WMID-7328EF
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. The lead flask is rounded with a tall sub-rectangular flaring neck and retains the stubs of an attachment loop on the left side. The right hand side attachment loop has been folded over. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. Both faces have cast raised line decoration, exact details are hard to determine. The mouth of the ampulla has been flattened. The object measures 50.5 mm in length and i…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5F0573
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy domed button of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The button has a domed circular head, with a central pellet surrounded by a five pointed start, within a curvilinear border. The back of the head is flat with a prominent casting line. The loop is missing. The button has a diameter of 15.3 mm. The head is 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g. The button is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E65DB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with a similar design involving a curvilinear line with pellets above and below the curves. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The edges of the spindle whorl are damaged. The whorl measures 30.9 mm in diameter and 10.4 mm…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E321B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.3 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 23.4 mm and is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 17.7 g (0.63 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F7CA47
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a long cross with two uprights (Powell type 14). No designs are present on the reverse. It measures 18.5 mm in diameter and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 3.7 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F67E58
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a brooch, probably of the Polden Hill type of early Roman date (80-120 AD). The probable model is broadly 'T' shaped in profile. There are two short semi cylindrical wings extended from the head. Between the head and the right hand wing is a semi circular moulding. The left hand wing is  incomplete. There is also no moulding at the side of the head. The bow head is hump-like (comma shaped) in profile. The bow tapers slightly to a break. The bow is incomplete and the foot and catch pl…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E3DCFB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a central square divided into four triangles. Curvilinear lines are present on the exterior of the square (Powell type 12). No designs are present on the reverse. It measures 19.3 mm in diameter and 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E3C565
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has an inner circle with segments inside it (Powell types 3, 28). No designs are present on the reverse. It measures 22.3 mm in diameter and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E061EA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). Both obverse and reverse designs are unclear. It measures 10.1 mm in diameter and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FF3985
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy or very base copper alloy medal, celebrating the Coronation of George V in 1911. The edges of the medal are damaged, and corrosion products obscure some of the details. The obverse depicts the conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Anne. The legend originally read: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V JUNE 22ND 1911. The reverse depicts the coat of arms with a banner above, reading "LONG LIVE THE KING". It has a diameter of 32.2 mm and is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7D7E5A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a cockerel facing right (Powell types 18). No designs are present on the reverse.  It measures 28.9 mm in diameter and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 11.4 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A374A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.8 mm. The whorl measures 25.0 mm in diameter, and 14.2 mm thick. It weighs 39.2 g (1.38 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Spindle whor…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E87BD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A predominately complete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has an incomplete tab handle. A faint inverted raised fleur de lis(lys) is present on the reverse, below the handle. The central device is a saltire cross above a spear or similar weapon. Comma abbreviations are present. The initial mark is not visible. The inscription probably reads: S'MAR OF MIChOLAS, probably The Seal of Mark, son of Nicholas. It measures 34.6 mm in length, is 20.3 mm wide and 5.2 …
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E82F65
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has eight pellets within a circle (Powell types 30, 31). No designs are present on the reverse. A casting sprue is visible on the reverse. It measures 16.2 mm in diameter and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D651F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy possible model for a trumpet style brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Around 25% of the possible model is present, consisting of the head. The head is conical and tapers to a point. The base is recessed with a depression at the centre.  It measures 15.4 mm in length, 9.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The possible model is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in damage to the original surface. The shape of the artefact is consistent with that of a head of a t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4355BF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. A notch has been removed from one side. Neither upper or lower faces display decoration. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 29.5 mm in diameter and 12.3 mm thick. It weighs 33.9 g (1.20 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey in colour, with…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2EB116
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has an inner circle with segments and pellets inside it (Powell types 3, 31). No designs are present on the reverse. It measures 19.4 mm in diameter and 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2E9815
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy watch face from a toy watch of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700-1750). About 50% of the front dial face is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The outer rim with the engraved Roman hour numerals 1-XII is missing, only the inner dial centre is present. It has been decorated with raised baroque scrolling around two cartouches. The upper inscribed with HUX and the lower would have been LONDON but this one is unclear. A central circular perforation (internal diameter 3.0 mm) is present, for the articulation of the hands. The reverse is…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-19358D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.0 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 27.0 mm and is 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 51.1 g (1.80 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-191CF4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800). The object is sub spherical in shape with a couple of flattened areas. The musket ball has a diameter of 18.8 mm and weighs 28.7 g. The musket ball is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina. There are a large number of similar objects recorded on the PAS database, inlcuding: SUR-A2A4A4; SWYOR-8E3D62; and SWYOR-1BE638.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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