Record ID: WMID-DEA514
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy circular trade weight, of Post Medieval or Modern date. It has two stamped marks on the top surface, a quartered shield of London (with sword in first quarter) and a ewer for the Founders' Company. File marks are present on the reverse. The shield of London was used from 1826. The weight measures 15.88 mm in diameter, 2.74 mm thick and weighs 2.7 g (0.10 oz). The weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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Record ID: WMID-62C6B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (18th Century AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Two concentric engraved circles are present in the centre, above a stamped Crowned W. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The weight is a mid green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. It measures 15.9 mm in diameter, and is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 grams (0.11 oz). Originally i…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-432E1B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy apothecary's weight of Post-Medieval date, AD 1600 - 1900. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in cross section and is stamped on one side with the traditional symbol for the apothecary's unit of measure for 2 drachms. The symbol can be described in its basic form as looking like 3i in italic and cursive writing. The weight is 11.7 mm long, 12.4 mm wide and 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g (0.13 oz). The apothecary weight is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resul…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WAW-6708D4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel, probably a skillet of 18th to 19th century dating. It measures 91.61mm in length, 69.70mm in width and 22.20mm thick. It weighs 266.43 grams. It is sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in section. The base of the leg is rounded with no obvious foot being present. The external surface is broadly flat with a central rib, running down the length of the leg. An old break is present at the top of the leg, where it would have joined the body of the cooking vessel. The leg widens gradually from the base of the …
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: WMID-C94322
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of folded copper alloy, probably a pot mend dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. Length: 56.28mm. Width: 20.57mm. Thickness: 9.82mm. Weight: 6.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-83CAF0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on the exterior of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 70.0 mm in length, 51.0 mm wide and…
Created on: Friday 29th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-703235
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina cover all sides of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 93.9 mm in length, 35.3 mm wide and 17.6 mm thi…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: WMID-CBEEF5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete fragments from copper alloy cooking vessels, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The largest fragment has a length of 77.9 mm, is 30.7 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 23.6 g. The smallest fragment has a length of 31.5 mm, a width of 30.7 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 10.5 g. Together both fragments weigh 34.1 g. The two fragments are probably from the same cooking vessel. No decoration is present on either surfrace. No rims or bases are present, so the vessel diameter can not be estimated. Both fragments are dark g…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5D4269
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on the exterior of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 67.3 mm in length, 29.1 mm wide …
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E37321
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th centuries) fragment of a cooking vessel leg. The fragment is broadly trapezoidal in profile and section. The upper edge has a broken terminal where the leg would have once attached to the pot. The sides then flare to the lower edge which is slightly angled and flat in order for the vessel to stand. On the outer face is a central moulded rib that runs vertically along the fragment. The opposing face is flat.  The leg measures 58.4 mm tall, 38.2 mm wide at the base, 18.4 mm thick and weig…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4F52D6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete chip carved cast copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Early Medieval (AD 400 to AD 700). The fragment is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in section. Both ends are incomplete, with an old predepositional break. One long edge is straight with a concave indentation. Looking at the decoration, this indentation was probably located centrally on that side. The opposite edge consists of several semi circular projections. Chip carved decoration is present on the front. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 28.80 mm in l…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B982D3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Post Medieval (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The artefact is irregular in shape, but flat in cross section. The long edges are original, but the short edges exhibit post depositional breaks. The top edge contains two halves of a scroll design, with coils facing inwards. Below this is a leaf, which curves upwards from the left to sit between the base of the two scrolls. Rectangular notches are present on either side of the leaf. Traces of gilding survive in the recesses. It measures 19.7 mm i…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-ECD34B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete artefact of uncertain function and dating, possibly Post Medieval in dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of a sub rectangular piece of sheet copper alloy, with incomplete rivet holes in each corner. A pointed oval piece of sheet silver metal has been attached to the centre of the copper alloy sheet, using three circular sectioned silver rivets. A second piece of sheet silver metal with two circular sectioned silver rivets is separate from the larger fragment (not photographed). The rivets have a diameter of 1.2 mm. The artefact measures 19.2 mm in le…
Created on: Monday 15th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-A88111
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy terminal or base, of uncertain function, but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a circular pedestal base with file marks or stratches present. From the base, it widens into a cylindral socket. Four thin circular collars are present at the shoulder between base and socket. The third collar is wider than the others. The top of the socket looks complete, with no post depositional damage. The socket is 9.3 mm deep. It measures 19.4 mm tall, and has a maximum diameter of 23.3 mm. The base has a diameter of 14.3 mm.…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-204815
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy serrated wheel, of uncertain function and dating but probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The wheel has been made from sheet copper alloy metal. A sub circular perforation has been cut and positioned off centre. It has an internal diameter of 8.2 mm. The edge of the wheel is serrated, with twenty three (23) sub triangular (V shaped) teeth. The front of the wheel has been stamped with six (6) sunburst designs, spaced unequally around the central perforation. The reverse of the wheel is plain and undecorated. It has a diameter of 35.7 mm a…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E2CD4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating. It is sub rectangular in shape, with two original edges (one straight and the other scalloped). The other edges are incomplete. The artefact is flat. No decoration is present on either side. A possible sewing or attachment hole is present in one corner of the artefact. It measures 30.8 mm in length, 17.2 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. It is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original s…
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B595FE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hook, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape. It has a rectangular cross section. Both ends are rounded, and gradually taper towards a wider middle. One end has two triangular notches, cut on opposing sides, creating a hook like end. It measures 91.6 mm in length, 12.7 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 44.4 g. The artefact is a mid green colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in some damage on all sides.
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-14CD7B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy halfpenny trade token of 17th Century AD dating (AD 1650s to AD 1680s). The trade token was issued by Richard Tompson, Mercer of Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. Williamson (Leicestershire), p 426, no 76. Diameter: 18.3 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F54F36
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy square trader's halfpenny token, issued by Thomas Dedicot of Bewdley, Worcestershire between 1661 and 1667 AD. Williamson no 7, p 1260. Obverse: THOMAS / DEDICOT / GROCER / HIS HALF / PENNY Reverse: IN / BEWDLEY / (Three Cloves) / SQUARE / DEALING Length: 17.67mm Width: 17.1mm Thickness: 1.06mm Weight: 1.6 grams. According to Wiliamson, Thomas Dedicot was bailiff in Bewdley in 1661. In 1667 a William Dedicot succeeded Edward Longmore (who died in his office) and was bailiff again in 1680. Two other tokens have been recorded on the …
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2012
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Record ID: WMID-7794B6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval octagonal copper alloy 17th Century trade token halfpenny issued by Zachariah Lightwood at Yoxall in Staffordshire. Williamson Staffordshire 103, dating to 1671. Ref: Williamson, 1891, 1060). Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
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