Record ID: WMID-5024E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy trade weight of Modern dating (AD 1837 to AD 1901). The trade weight is circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has a raised rim of 2.3 mm width, with a circular engraved border as decoration. Two more concentric engraved circles are present on the obverse. Within the central circle, a possible stamp is present, probably consisting of a Crowned VR, indicating that it was probably issued during the reign of Queen Victoria (AD 1837 to AD 1901). The reverse has a central depression and multiple filemarks. It has a diameter of 23.3 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-2D8915
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two small pieces of white metal, possibly aluminium, of uncertain dating, but probably Modern (AD 1850s onwards). One fragment is semi circular in shape, with concentric circles visible as decoration on one face. No decoration is present on the reverse. The other is sub semi circular as well, and possibly represents a feather, with two diagonal grooves present towards one end. The reverse is undecorated. The first fragment measures 13.7 mm in length, 5.2 mm wide and 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 0.05 g. The other fragment measures 13.4 mm in length, 5.6 mm wide and 1.6 mm thick. It we…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-80AFD4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable lead token or possible stamp of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable token is oval, with a D shaped cross section. The flat side displays a raised heart shape with the reversed letters TG inside it. The domed reverse is undecorated. It measures 16.4 mm in length, 11.8 mm wide and 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The probable token is a light grey in colour, with an even surface patina. The artefact is a probable token but the raised design and reversed lettering are suggestive that it might have been a stamp. The st…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9241D7
Object type: TAP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cylindrical end cap from a barrel tap, from a Post Medieval to Early Modern (18th - 19th Century dating). The end cap is cyclindrical in shape, with grooves as decoration present down the length. A thin groove is present both at the top and the bottom. A thicker groove is present, towards the end of the cap. The base of the end cap is open, whereas the top is closed off, with a lozenge shaped perforation located centrally. This measures 15.2 mm wide by 12.5 mm long internally. It measures 26.1 mm in length, with a diameter of 23.3 mm. The metal is 2.1 …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 26th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-30E780
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylrindrical lead shot of modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries) The lead shot consists of a flat circular base. Vertical grooves are present up the side of the shot, with a ridge at the top. The upper surface tapers upwards to a blunt point. It has a diameter of 13.7 mm and is 15.8 mm tall. It weighs 18.5 g (0.65 oz). The shot is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar lead shot has been recorded as PUBLIC-A214A1 and is considered to be Modern in dating.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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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-FE36B8
Object type: PLATE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a copper alloy press printing plate, of 19th Century dating. The fragment is triangular in shape, with parts of six rows of lettering visible. The vertical edge at the side is original, and would have formed the left hand side of the text (once printed). The other edges are patinated, so are suggestive of post-depositional breakage. The surviving text can be read: [ ] / to go / in wa[ ] / the s[ ] / [ ]ad / [ ]e/. Not enough of the text survives to determine whether it is prose fiction or more factual, but more likely to be prose fiction. It me…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
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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-6EB511
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy figurative pipe tamper, of Early Modern dating (Late 18th to Early 19th Centuries AD). The pipe tamper consists of a female figure, draped and wearing a helmet. Both hands are incomplete, but the left arm is pointing downwards, towards the floor, and the right is held up towards her head. The figure is standing on a little pedestal reel, which was used to tamp down the tobacco in the bowl of the pipe. The base of the tamper has been grooved to form a chequer board pattern. The tamper measures 71.24 mm in height, 23.56 mm wide and 13.46 mm thick. It …
Created on: Thursday 11th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-F98347
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete moulded clay tobacco pipe, of Post Medieval dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). The clay tobacco pipe has been moulded from a white pipeclay. The pipe fragment consists of an incomplete bowl. A partial incuse stamp is present on the bowl, reading: O'BR[ ]/MAY[ ]/D[ ]. The rim of the bowl is incomplete. The clay pipe fragment measures 25.4 mm high and 22.0 mm wide. It is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 grams. The partial stamp can be identified as originally reading: O'BRIEN / MAYO ST / DUBLIN. This stamp was one of a popular style produced by many of the manufact…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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