Record ID: WMID-6532C6
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy (pewter) pipe bowl from a toy whistle, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (1800 to 1900 AD). The pipe bowl is incomplete, missing parts of the sides. The pipe bowl has a pointed base. The lower part of the bowl has a textured background comprising very small dots (like orange peel), on top of this are a series of larger relief moulded pellets. The upper part of the bowl is plain and the band between the textured lower section is made up of a scallop line above which is a single row of relief moulded pellets. It measures 28.1 mm tall, 26.0 mm wid…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-0286C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy conical suspension weight of Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1800. The weight is conical with a flattened sub rectangular top with angled corners. There is a sub circular suspension hole with an internal diameter of 4.01mm. The base is circular in plan with a hollow centre. Diameter at base: 24.53mm. Thickness at top: 6.05mm. Height: 72.18mm. Width: 14.78mm. Weight: 186.6g.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-02DE15
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy suspension weight of Post Medieval date, circa AD1500-1800. The weight has a circular base with a central circular depression. The weight has faceted sides which taper towards a rectangular flattened top. The suspension hole is incomplete. The weight is a mid grey colour with an uneven patina. The surface of the weight is abraded. Diameter at base: 39.3mm. Width at top: 23.94mm. Height: 56.04mm. Weight: 440.3
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-17D3E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy conical vessel of probably Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1800. The object is probably a cup weight but this is uncertain. The vessel is sub conical in shape with a flat sub circular base. The sides gradually taper outwards towards the top. The base has a diameter of 19.60mm. The walls are 3.89mm thick. Maximum diameter at the top: 28.83mm. Height: 28.52mm. Weight: 77.3g.
Created on: Sunday 7th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-DEE256
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat triangular weight, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The weight is triangular in shape, with a rectangular cross section. The sides are bevelled. The base is flat. There is an incomplete circular hole at the top, which may have originally contained a line. It measures 36.3 mm in length, a maximum width of 17.9 mm, a minimum width of 5.0 mm, and is 9.7 mm thick. It weighs 31.6 g. The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Recent damage has resulted in a small diagonal cut towards th…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-75BFDF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. Three grooves are present on the upper surface. The object measures 26.2 mm in diameter and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 30.6 grams or 10.8 ozs. The object has a mid-brown colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces.
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-53C343
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1800). The weight consists of a globular oval shape, with an integral circular suspension loop at the top of the weight. The loop has an internal diameter of 4.9 mm. A horizontal ridge is present around the midline, probably a remnant from a two piece mould used in the casting process. A raised four petalled flower is present on the front of the weight. No design appears to be present on the back. It measures 54.0 mm in length, with a maximum width of 19.2 mm and maximum thickness of 19.0 mm.…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2B69C9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy local trade weight, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. One concentric groove decorate the front of the weight. Inside this groove, it has been stamped with a set of incuse marks, which read IIII. This mark (I) probably denounces the required measure, whether it be 4 ounces or 4 measures of another commodity (such as flour). The back is plain and undecorated. It has a diameter of 43.7 mm and is 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 105.4 …
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-55329A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan, with flat upper and lower faces. The lower face bears no design. The upper face has a raised design, probably a long cross with a pellet in each quarter. The object measures 27.5 mm in diameter and is 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 33.6 grams or 1.18 ozs. The weight is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DBC61E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable plumbob of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The probable plumbob has a half spherical top, faceted sides and then it narrows to a point. Four ridges extend to the point. It measures 17.9 mm in length, a maximum diameter of 14.0 mm and it weighs 14.7 g. The probable plumbob is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-391ED9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. A folded rim is present on the upper surface. The object measures 24.9 mm in diameter and is 13.1 mm thick. It weighs 51.2 grams or 1.80 ozs. The object is a light to mid grey colour with an even corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-27E044
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete folded circular lead weight of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The lead disc is folded in half, it would have originally been circular. No decoration or inscription is visible on the exterior. It has a diameter of 29.3 mm, is 13.9 mm wide and 11.0 mm thick. It weighs 18.9 g. The probable lead weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead weights like this may have been skirt or hem weights or more likely gate weights to help close farm gates. It is probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800).
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3A3995
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. A folded rim is present on the upper surface. A stamped circle mark is present on both upper and lower surfaces. The object measures 36.3 mm in diameter and is 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 102.9 grams or 3.63 ozs. The object is a light to mid grey colour with an even corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C4AB37
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy vessel of probably Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The vessel has a sub circular base with a rounded edge. The walls project upwards. The tops of the walls are incomplete. No decoration appears to be present on the walls. One side is folded and crumpled into the middle. The vessel has a mid grey to off-white colour with an uneven patina. A black fibrous material is still present inside the vessel. Height: 25.40mm. Width: 34.62mm. Thickness: 22.78mm. Weight: 30.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-DE460D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy container, possibly a bird feeder, of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1600). The container has been slightly squashed. It is an irregular shape in plan and sub rectangular (square with a flared neck) in profile. The container was possibly semi - circular shaped in plan before being damaged. It is formed from one sheet of metal. The rear of the container is flat and undecorated; The base is flat and undecorated. In plan it is semi-circular or D shaped. The front face of the container was originally bowed. The rim of the containe…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1BE532
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy rectangular vessel, of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The vessel is rectangular in plan and profile. The front and side faces has been decorated with a series of ring and dot designs. The back face is plain and undecorated. The top edge of the vessel has been rolled over to create a rounded rim. The base of the vessel now exhibits a hole in the centre, but is otherwise plain and undecorated. The vessel is misshapen, with the side and rear faces bent. It appears that it was originally designed so that it would sit flush again…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-54D094
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy openwork handle, probably from a porringer type vessel, of 17th Century dating. The handle is trefoil in shape, with sub oval loops forming the shape. It has a flat cross section. The outer edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A patinated break is present at the base. It measures 27.2 mm in length, 30.1 mm wide and 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 6.5 g. The handle is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The …
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0300F3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy decorative object of probable Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1800. The object is possibly a mount or inlay. The bust is irregular in plan. The front consists of a profile bust of possibly Shakespeare or Cromwell. The bust has curly hair, beard and shirt with collar. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Length: 64.23mm. Width: 48.75mm. Thickness: 10.80mm. Weight: 130.2g No parallel found at time of recording. Probably a decorative bust to be mounted or inlayed into a box or similar fitting.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0493F4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy four petalled flower of uncertain function of probable Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1800. The artefact is double-sided and consists of a central circular pellet surrounded by four pointed petals. Each petal has a ridged border around the edge. The object has a dark grey colour with an even patina. Length: 30.70mm. Width: 28.13mm. Thickness: 4.20mm. Weight: 13.1g No direct parallel found at the time of recording.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-BB5CB5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable handle of uncertain vessel, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable handle has been moulded like a fish, with tail and body present. The head is missing. The body section is hollow, with semi circular fish scales on the outside. The body then curves downwards towards the tail. The tail has been split into two, with the ends curling back round onto each other. One side is incomplete. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 19.8 mm wide and 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.0 g. The probable handle is a dark grey colour, with an e…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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