Record ID: WMID-340CB8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy plate brooch, of Late Roman dating (AD 200 to AD 350). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the majority of the plate and part of the hinge. The pin and catch plate are missing. The front of the brooch is sub oval in plan. The decoration on the front of the brooch consists of an outer circle of pellets, with a plain circular ridge inside that. Inside that is a shallow recessed circle, before the centre circle design. This consists of four crescents aligned so their backs face each other, forming an open cross design. No enamel i…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C001C1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single looped buckle with an integral box chape, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1500). Approximately 25% of the buckle is present, with part of the loop and chape present. The rest of the loop, the pin and the chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle is irregular in plan and rectangular in section. The loop is incomplete and it is hard to determine whether it was originally lyre shaped or oval. The curvature of the surviving loop fragment is more suggestive of an oval shaped frame as opposed to lyre shape. A single integral…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C06212
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy, probable bag seal, of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The seal consists of one circular stamped disc, with a flattened triangular spike on the reverse. The front appears to be plain and undecorated apart from two incuse initials 'E R'. The seal measures 20.28 mm in diameter and is 5.25 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 grams. The seal is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. This seal was probably part of a two or four part seal, probably as a bag seal as opposed to a cloth seal, but this remains inconc…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C0CC12
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (latten) spoon of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). Approximately 50% of the spoon is present, consisting of the majority of the bowl and part of the handle. The terminal is missing and the edge of the bowl is incomplete. The bowl is sub circular in plan, narrowing but still convex sided towards the handle; there is no support on the back where it joins the stem. The handle is incomplete, and has a flattened oval section with rounded sides and flattened front and back. The spoon has a total length of 119.91 mm, a maximum width of 70.45 mm an…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0B40D6
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy gaming peg, probably from a cribbage set, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1600 to AD 1900). The peg has a tapering shank above which there are a horizontal groove and ridge. A globular head is placed above this. It measures 27.49 mm long, 6.95 mm diameter wide (maximum). It weighs 4.2 g. The peg is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. This peg is similar to that recorded as WMID-8D5BD1 & WMID-4FC4C4, which was identified as a peg from a cribbage set. Cribbage was invented in the 17th century and its creation is attributed by John Aubr…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6892A3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worked / knapped flint flake / tertiary debitage, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 3500 BC to c. 2100 BC). The flake is sub oval in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The ventral (upper) surface exhibits one longituditional flake scar and several diagonal ones. Evidence of controlled flaking is present along a couple of the edges, indicating retouch. The dorsal (lower) surface is smooth, and exhibits a bulb of percussion and conchoidal ripples. The flake measures 44.85 mm in length, 23.30 mm wide and 5.33 mm thick. It weighs 4.6 g. The flake is a mid brown colour. No…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-68E8C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hooked plate sword belt strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The hooked plate is sub triangular in plate, with a hook at the top. The hook bends forwards and has a globular terminal. Below this is a rivet hole containing the remains of an iron rivet. The plate is ornately shaped and is decorated with scrolls. A triangular device is present above the central panel. A central panel has the letters IHS in raised mouldings. The letters 'IHS' are a christian symbol (christogram), derived from the Greek word for Jesus, or referr…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2016
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Record ID: WMID-6D80C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete clipped and pierced struck / hammered silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), minted at the Tower mint between AD 1635 and AD 1636. IVS THRONVM FIRMAT reverse type depicting a oval garnished shield. North type 2252. Diameter: 14.86 mm Thickness: 0.77 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7CAFB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver washed copper alloy radiate of uncertain Emperor, but dating to the period between AD 260 and AD 296. Reverse type uncertain but depicts a Soldier walking right, holding spear and shield. Diameter: 22.44 mm Thickness: 2.00 mm Weight: 3.4 g
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7D1A13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete clipped struck / hammered silver groat, probably of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), probably dating to the period between AD 1435 and AD 1438. Probably part of the Leaf Trefoil coinage issue, minted in London between AD 1435 and AD 1438. Probably North 1484. Diameter: 23.98 mm Thickness: 0.92 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
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