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-2DB28E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trade weight or lid of Early Modern dating (AD 1836 to AD 1901). The probable trade weight or lid is circular, with a raised rim. The back is covered with white probable solder, and is the reverse of the front, with a recessed rim. This probable solder suggested that it was secured, probably to the lid of a box of cup weights. The front bears several stamped symbols. In the centre, inside a double engraved ring, is a Crowned VR, indicating that it was made during the reign of Queen Victoria between 1836 and 1901. Around the outside are six capital letter …
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2017
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