Record ID: WMID-18CF5B
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy or tin alloy end cap from a whistle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). Around 25% of the whistle is present, consisting only of the end cap. The rest of the whistle is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The end cap is flattened, originally it would have been circular in shape. A suspension loop has been set at right angles to the body of the whistle. It has a circular hole, with an internal diameter of 2.5 mm. The whistle end cap measures 21.8 mm in length, 19.6 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g. The whistle is a light to mid …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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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-D85BC0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hollow white metal terminal, probably depicting a snake head, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The terminal is sub rectangular in shape. On the front, It has two bulbous areas at the top, with an almost heart shaped top edge. Beneath this is a rectangular ridged area. The reverse is flat, with no decoration and a slight depression at the top. It is hollow. The object has been crimped around the edge. It measures 14.2 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The object is a mid to dark grey colour, with an uneven surface patina.…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-00CC24
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter spoon of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Less than 25% of the spoon is present, consisting only of the top part of the bowl and part of the stem. The fragment starts off wide and gradually tapers to a thinner stem. It has a flat cross section. No decoration is present on either the front or the back. The fragment displays a ninety degree bend at the halfway point. Old breaks are visible at either end of the fragment. It measures 29.1 mm in length, 12.4 mm wide (max), 7.4 mm wide (min) and it is 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g. The f…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8B4836
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white metal coated hockey mask pendant of modern dating (AD 1900 to AD 2000). The pendant consists of an oval shape with raised triangular nose in the centre, representing a face. The left eye is circular and the right eye is heart shaped. There are three circular impressions on each cheek. Teeth are depicted below the nose as two horizontal rows of six circular impressions. The forehead has the letter F in brackets (F) positioned centrally, with two oval impressions below and then a vertical row of three oval impressions to either side. A circular suspension loop is loc…
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
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Record ID: WMID-001ED3
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal circular religious pendant of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1950 to AD 2000). The pendant is circular in shape. There is a semi-circular break at the top of the pendant, this is likely to be where the suspension loop was situated, it is now missing. One side depicts a male bishop, standing facing, holding a child in his arms on his right. The child is facing forwards. To either side are hanging incense burners. The other side depicts a crucification scene, with Christ positioned centrally on a long cross with trilobate terminals. Diagonal rays extend…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-68A644
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pewter ferrule of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Originally the ferrule was more conical in shape, but has now been flattened. A right hand engraved spiral is present as decoration curving around all sides. It is hollow. Both top and bottom edges are complete. It measures 22.4 mm in length, it now has a width of 17.5 mm and 6.9 mm thick. The walls are 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 5.6 g. The ferrule is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-32CB82
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete machine pressed white metal clog clasp, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (c. AD 1790 to c. AD 1920). Approximately 50% of the clasp is present, consisting of the lower half. The clog clasp is sub rectangular in plan, with endented sides. The lower hook has broken. The front has been decorated with an incised floral design, with a central stem, two leaves to either side, and a large flower head, probably a tulip. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The clasp measures 14.11 mm in length, 16.89 mm wide and 1.41 mm thick. It weighs 0.7 g. The clasp is a l…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-8485AC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal, probably pewter button, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700)> Around 50% of the button is present, consisting only of the head. The attachment loop is missing. The head of the button is domed with a circular base. The reverse is flat. The front of the button has been decorated with a moulded double rose, with a circular border at the base. The remains of the attachment loop can be seen on the back, as two circular depressions. The button has a diameter of 10.3 mm and is 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g. The button is a dark grey colour, with…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-4F8570
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy (white metal) buckle frame with moulded decoration, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). Around 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of a curved frame, with a flat cross section. The upper, slightly concave surface is covered with moulded floral decoration. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 45.4 mm in length, 21.5 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g. A similar decorative style with double inner band is illustrated on a pewter shoe buckle in Whitehead (2018) no: 696. A similar buckle frame fragment has been record…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-DB6374
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal probable blade, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The blade is in two joining fragments. The tip is triangular in shape, with one flat side and one side with a slight central ridge, which tapers out before the point. Edges look original. The other fragment is rectangular in shape, with one flat side and a raised central ridge on the other. Again the edges look original. The tip measures 31.8 mm in length, 15.0 mm wide (base), 5.5 mm wide (tip) and is 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g. The other fragment measures 26.2 mm in length, 17.4 …
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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