Record ID: WMID-C15A36
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy male figurine or doll, of Mid 17th Century dating (AD 1625 to AD 1675). Around 50% of the figurine is present, with the head, arms and lower legs missing. The torso and upper legs are present. It is a three dimensional solid cast figure with decorational details on both sides. The figurine is depicted wearing a breast plate over a short apron-fronted buff coat and is wearing baggy breeches which stop just above the knee.  He measures 30.9 mm in height, 14.0 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g. The figurine is a mid grey colour, with an…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-232FA7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy eight spoked wheel, probably from a toy of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the wheel is present, consisting of the central hub and the remains of four spokes. There are scars around the midpoint of the hub indicating that there was originally eight spokes. The front of the hub is a raised conical area with a flattened top. Concentric circles decorate it at the top and the bottom. The reverse of the hub is flattened with concentric circles decorating it. Iron corrosion products in the centre indicate that the axle may have been …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96D5B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable two faced doll's head of Late Post Medieval Dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable doll's head consists of a flattened oval, extending downwards into a narrow neck, with flattened shoulders. The front and reverse faces are flattened with no decoration. Probable faces made from triangular notches removed to depict eyes and mouth are on both sides, indicating it may represent Janus - a two faced Roman God of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. The shoulder have been circular and wo…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05B8EB
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy two dimensional bird, probably from a toy such as a cock shy, of Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The bird is crescent shaped, with legs extending into a circular flat base. Decorational detail is present on one side only and seems to depict feathers. The tail and the head are hard to determine the details. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 30.1 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 23.2 g. The figurine is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasi…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-125056
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toy musket of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1640). The musket is cast in one piece with a long barrel which is circular in cross section, the barrel is hollow. On one side is a circular reservoir where the gun powder would have been loaded. Beside this is a raised square shape. Below this is the incomplete trigger guard that runs to the barrel. The barrel is hollow, but currently infilled with soil. The butt is sub triangular in shape. It is decorated with a series of four pellet in circle designs arranged on each side of the butt,…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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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-300D60
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy toy male figure of Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). 90% of the figure is present, with the figure just missing his head. His torso, arms and legs are all present. The figure is wearing a long sleeved jacket which ends at the waist. A ruffled shirt appears to be present underneath, along with a cravat around his neck. His hands are held with fingers together, curled round to face the palms. His trousers or breeches are calf length, terminating at the mid point on the lower legs. No shoes are visible, and his feet are held together, wi…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F5CCDA
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-tin alloy toy replica of a milk churn, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The milk churn is conical with a flat bottom, and a flared rim. The rim is damaged and pushed inwards in places. At each side are delicately moulded handles cast integrally with the body. The base is circular and the partial remains of a makers identification stamp is present. It reads: BY / INS LT / (DOT)/ LONDON / ENGLAND. An irregular hole is present in the base. It measures 28.6 mm tall, 11.0 mm diameter at the rim, and 17.4 mm diameter at the base. It weighs 16.8…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-509CD9
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy toy soldier of post-medieval dating circa AD1804- circa1893. The toy is three-dimensional and depicts Napoleon. He is shown standing, in typical dress, and with arms crossed over his chest. He wears a wide hat, and has a belt around the waist. The lower half of the coat is decorated on the reverse with diagonal lines. The feet are missing. The hair and facial features on the figure are worn. It measures 33.1 mm in height, 11.7 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. It weighs 12.3 g The figurine dates to the post-medieval era when toy soldiers like this were made for…
Created on: Friday 5th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E97FC2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1600 - AD 1900). The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead alloy metal, with a serrated edge. The toy has two string holes which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. Twelve (12) triangular spokes/teeth are present, some folded over. It has a diameter of 47.3 mm and is 3.8 mm thick. The string holes have an internal diameter of 6.7 mm. It weighs 24.4 g. The whirligig is an off white to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several sim…
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7D47A2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toy musket of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1640). The musket is cast in one piece with a long barrel which is circular in cross section, the barrel is hollow. On one side is a circular reservoir where the gun powder would have been loaded. Beside this is a raised square shape. Below this is the incomplete trigger guard that runs to the barrel. The barrel is hollow.The barrel has split slightly and bent, probably during use and likely caused by an explosion. The butt is sub triangular in shape. It is decorated with a series of four pellet in …
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-B9F963
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead toy doll of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 - 1800. The remaining portion represents a female torso. The head, arms and part of the skirt are missing. It is sub-triangular with raised moulded decoration on the upper surface. The decoration consists of a central ridge flanked by a series of transverse ridges giving the impression of a ridged bodice. Beneath the bodice are slightly curved vertical ridges, representing the fabric folds of a dress or skirt. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The toy is 28.6 mm long, 15.1 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 5.2g…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-EFDAD5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy torso, probably from an articulated figurine or doll, probably of Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Both sides of the torso have been decorated the same, with one side being a mirror image of the other. The torso consists of a jerkin style tunic, below a neck ruff, with a sunburst design on the right and several curved lines on the left. The waist is marked by a thick horizontal line. Below this, vertical slightly curved lines indicate fabric decoration and folds. Two iron rivets are present, one at shoulder height and one at hip height. It is be…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-BAB93A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1600 - AD 1900). The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead alloy metal, with a serrated edge. The toy has five string holes (two complete, three incomplete) which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. Originally fifteen (15) triangular spokes/teeth were present, now four survive complete. The rest are incomplete or broken off. It has a diameter of 33.4 mm and is 1.4 mm thick. The string holes have an internal diameter of 2.9 mm. It weighs 5.0 g. The wh…
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2016
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Record ID: WMID-E26595
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy two dimensional bird, probably from a toy such as a cock shy, of Late Post Medieval to Early Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The bird is crescent shaped, with remains of two legs at the base of the crescent. Decorational detail is present on one side only and seems to depict feathers. The tail and the head are hard to determine the details. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 28.1 mm in length, 32.2 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 9.1 g. The figurine is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by …
Created on: Monday 27th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-62F6A5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'toy' cannon, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The toy is described as if it was a functioning cannon: The cascable (or cascabel) and the cascabel button has a length of about 11.1 mm. The base ring diameter is 11.4 mm. Between the base ring and the first astragal, the vent field has a length of c. 6.5 mm and the circular vent itself has a diameter of 1.8 mm. This vent is sometimes referred to as a 'touch-hole'. Two trunnions are present, one on either side. They have a length of 18.5 mm, a diameter of 3.9 mm and have a circul…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BCFD74
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy petronel (gun), with an iron core, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The petronel consists of a cylindral barrel, the butt, trigger and trigger guard. The butt (handle) has been decorated with a lozenge lattice pattern with pellets between. Scroll decoration is present beneath the open powder pan. Iron corrosion products are present around the powder pan and trigger guard area, obscuring those details. It measures 80.0 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 7.6 mm thick. It weighs 31.1 g. The toy petronel is a off white colour, with an…
Created on: Monday 14th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6FEDE8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy - pewter - toy cup dating to the early Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. Approximately 60% of the cup survives, the rest is missing due to old breaks. The cup has also been flattened. None of the damage is new and was probably caused movement in the plough soil. The cup bowl sits on a circular, hollow stand. The original shape of the cup is uncertain due to damage, but the sides of the cup probably widened from the base of the rim of the cup. The surfaces of the cup are plain and undecorated. Soil still adheres to the surfaces of the cup cau…
Created on: Monday 17th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E4F058
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'toy' cannon, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The toy is described as if it was a functioning cannon: The cascable (or cascabel) and the cascabel button has a length of about 9.5 mm. The base ring diameter is 12.9 mm. Between the base ring and the first astragal, the vent field has a length of c. 6.0 mm and the circular vent itself has a diameter of 1.8 mm. This vent is sometimes referred to as a 'touch-hole'. No trunnions are present. The muzzle astragal has a diameter of 12.5, with an internal diameter of 5.3 mm. The barrel…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5EA385
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy toy wheel, of probable Post medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The wheel is circular. It has six radiating spokes, with a central perforated hub. The spokes have a lentoid cross section. The rim has a rectangular cross section. Mould casting lines are present along the edges of the spokes and the centre of the rim. It has a diameter of 31.7 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 22.5 g. The wheel is an off white to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. Similar toy wheels have been recorded on the PAS database including LANC…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2013
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