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Record ID: WAW-61A3B6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast or deep drawn silver domed thimble, with maker's mark, of Early Modern Dating (19th Century onwards).
The thimble is of a domed type, similar to that known as Dutch or English type III, manufactured between 1730 and 1800 (Holmes, 1988). It consists of straight sides, and a domed top. The sides are covered by a series of circular indentations, each with a surrounding rim, positioned in horizontal rows. It looks hand made as opposed to machine made as the indentation rows do not always match up. The base of the thimble is decorated by a narrow rouletted band.
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Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DA3308
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete moulded clay tobacco pipe bowl and stem of late post-medieval to modern date (late 19th or early 20th century AD).
The clay tobacco pipe has been moulded from a white pipeclay.
The pipe fragment consists of an almost complete bowl, and part of the stem. The bowl has been moulded with a 'Skull and Cross bones' symbol on both sides. The skull part is sub circular in design and is missing the lower jaw. The teeth are indicated by several vertical lines. The eyes are sub circular in shape and the nose triangular; all three are recessed. The cross bones part of the desi…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-6D0BB5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy moulded lid, possibly from a scent bottle, probably of Late Post Medieval - Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD).
The lid is sub circular in plan, and semi-circular in cross section. It consists of a domed (convex) lid, with central protruding circular knop, and raised radiating rays extending outwards and downwards. The edge of the lid is flat, with concentric circles incised into it. The underside is plain and undecorated. A small ridge is present, which would have sat inside the vessel rim, securing the lid in place. The lid would have bee…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2011
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-EB8531
Object type: SHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sole from a handmade child's shoe, of Early Modern Dating (Late 19th Century)
The shape of the sole is similar to a dumbell (two rounded ends, joined together by a narrow waist). It consists of three layers of leather. The leather layers have been joined by thin copper alloy rivets, riveted through the base. The rivets form a line rounding around the edge of the base.
The heel has been made up of all three layers of leather, with part of the heel support still present.
It measures 141mm from toe to heel, the widest part of the toe is 45.6mm and the widest part of t…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-F9D537
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought copper alloy finger ring, probably of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD).
The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. The internal surface is flat. Traces of a pattern are present, including the word ONE. This would suggest that the finger ring was made from an old one pence piece. No date can be read.
The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even patina covering the majority of the surface. Along the edge, the patina has flaked away in a couple of areas, to …
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-85A4D6
Object type: DENTAL IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy swaging block, of modern date (c.1890 to 1930 AD). It is semi-circular in plan and consists of a cast of the upper jaw (maxilla) from an adult. The teeth present are (from right to left): PM2, PM1, I2, I1, C, PM1, PM2, M1. This means that the denture would have false teeth for the right canine, and left lateral & central incisors.
The swaging block measures 41.38mm in height, 51.10mm wide and 32.04mm thick. It weighs 313.1 grams.
Swaging blocks were used as part of the manufacture of dental plates. A wax impression would have been taken of the patien…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7D1C52
Object type: MAMMAL REMAINS
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Horse tooth. A permanent upper left 2nd Molar from an adult horse. Part of the root demonstrates post-mortem damage. Mostly likely from an 18th to 19th century Heavy Horse. Not photographed.
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 1st August 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-86F6A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy coin (falus), of Modern dating (19th Century).
The coin is sub circular in plan. The remnants of the casting sprues are still present to either side of the coin and have not been completely filed away. Both the obverse and reverse exhibit embossed (raised) designs. A star formed of two interlocking equilateral triangles (a Star of David) is present on the obverse. A pellet is present in the centre of the star. On the reverse, two parallel lines are present with four unclear signs or letters between them. The number '1' looks like it is present at the beg…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7287E2
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bag seal of Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 20th Centuries AD).
The bag seal is sub circular in shape and consists of two circular discs of lead alloy metal pressed together to secure the string.
One side bears the incomplete legend: SWAIN[SE]EDS BRISTOL in two rows of lettering. The other side has a double triangle in relief. These identify it as being issued by Swain Seeds of Bristol, a company that first appears in the local Bristol trade directories in the 1930s.
It measures 20.3 mm in diameter and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 5.6 grams…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-FD12E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete machine pressed silver mount, probably from a box or piece of furniture, of probable Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating.
The mount is rectangular in plan. The front exhibits two circular domed areas as decoration. Both of them are slightly crumpled / depressed, due to soil pressure. The reverse is plain and undecorated. An incomplete iron mount is present on the reverse. It is not possible to identify the original shape of the mount.
It measures 34.96 mm in length, 24.67 mm wide and 8.80 mm thick. It weighs 8.6 g.
The artefact is a shiny light grey colour on th…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2FEAB7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast silver signet finger ring, of Modern dating (19th Centuries AD).
The finger ring is sub circular in plan. The hoop is D shaped in section. The bezel consists of a flat oval shape, set at right angles to the rest of the ring. The bezel is plain. The shoulders of the ring are decorated. The decoration starts with a double horizontal groove across the width of the hoop. Above this, connecting the hoop to the bezel, it separates into three strands, with the outside ones, curling back on themselves, probably imitating the Ionic column style. A vertical discoloration is pr…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AFFC26
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped horse harness fitting dating to the Modern period, circa AD1800-2000. The larger loop is sub oval. The smaller loop is sub rectangular. The loops are set at right angles to eachother. The loops are joined by an integral spherical collar on one end of the larger loop with a neck that is joined to one side of the smaller loop. The harness fitting has a mid brown colour with an uneven patina. A similar harness fitting is recorded under reference WMID-9DD663. Length: 78.10mm. Width: 25.64mm. Thickness: 30.26mm. Weight: 34.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-FD7021
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy prick spur, of Modern (19th to 20th Century) dating.
Both arms of the spur are straight sided, with a D shaped section. Both terminals are complete and consists of a circular end, with two semi circular voids, with the straight edges facing each other. The goad or prick is located off centre between the two arms, and is angled downwards. It is 31 mm in length, is circular sectioned and gradually tapers to a flat blunt point, which has a diameter of 11.04 mm.
The spur has a total length of 138.40 mm, is 72.40 mm wide and 22.83 mm thick. It weighs 99.8 …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-170EB0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped horse harness fitting dating to the Modern period (AD 1800 - 2000).
The larger loop is sub oval. The smaller loop is sub rectangular. The loops are set at right angles to each other. The loops are joined by an integral spherical collar on one end of the larger loop with a neck that is joined to one side of the smaller loop.
The harness fitting measures 75.30 mm in length, 34.56 mm wide and 27.63 mm thick. It weighs 44.8 g.
The harness fitting has a mid brown colour with an even patina.
Similar harness fittings have been recorded on th…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-39A945
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled copper alloy imitation guinea of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), milled during the late 19th Century AD (1850 AD to 1900 AD).
The obverse depicts George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right. The legend is hard to read but probably read GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. The reverse depicts central coat of arms surmounted by crown. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The originals were nicknamed 'spade' guineas due to the shape of the shield. The reverse legend is hard to read, but probably reads W.C.B. …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E7B82A
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet silver, probable ferrule, possibly from a walking stick or a similar artefact, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900).
The artefact consists of sheet silver folded into a flat rectangle, and now squashed flat, and partially folded in half. Decoration is present on both sides. At the top is an ellipse (or pointed oval) with a pellet border, and vertical lines to either side. At the both is a eight petalled flower, with semi circles in each corner. Engraved zig zags are present down each side. No hallmarks appear to be present.
It measures 44.8 mm in le…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E7CF3B
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet silver, probable ferrule, possibly from a walking stick or a similar artefact, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900).
The artefact consists of two pieces of sheet silver folded into a flat rectangle. One has been slid inside the other. Decoration is present on both sides, consisting of an eight petalled flower in the centre, with semi circles in each corner. Engraved zig zags are present down each side. No hallmarks appear to be present.
It measures 32.1 mm in length, 14.9 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g.
The artefact is a light to mid g…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-2404A3
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pipe tamper, depicting a soldier, of Modern dating (AD 1900 to AD 2000).
The tamper depicts a soldier in military uniform, smoking a pipe. He has an axe under his arm, and a pistol tucked into his belt. He is wearing a wide brimmed hat. The soldier is standing on a reel base (two circles with a narrowed concave section between them). The tamper base is circular.
The tamper measures 68.0 mm in height, 18.4 mm wide and 11.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.8 g.
The tamper is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement w…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-1CC697
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of Early Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD).
The seal matrix consists of a rectangular engraved device and an integrally cast square section shank. The shank gradually tapers to a point. The device consists of the word 'STOCKTON'.
The square sectioned shank allows the seal matrix to be held in a wooden handle.
The seal matrix measures 25.1 mm in length, 33.6 mm width and 5.8 mm. It weighs 20.7 grams.
It is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Few seal matrixes of this style have been recorded, but with the shank d…
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6F21BA
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver, probable watch edge ring, of Early Modern dating (AD 1900 to AD 2000).
The probable watch edge ring was originally circular in shape. The exterior has been bevelled, with a small ridge on the edge. The interior surface has sharp angled ridges on both edges, probably to hold it in place. No decoration or hallmarks are present.
It measures 20.7 mm in length, 29.2 mm wide and 2.1 mm thick. The ring is 3.0 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g.
The watch edge ring is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Although the watch edge ring is likely t…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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