Record ID: WMID-A11E57
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete machine drawn silver thimble of Post Medieval to Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). The thimble consists of a tall conical shape, with a rounded top. Circular indentations (pits) cover the top two thirds of the thimble and have been arranged in neat horizontal lines. Separating the pits from the decorative border is a horiztonal groove, located just below the halfway point of the thimble. The decorative panel consists of an inscribed foliate scroll like design. The base of the thimble has been rolled over. No hallmarks are visible. The thimble measures 24.2 mm…
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C7B53C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly squashed silver finger guard type thimble of 19th Century AD dating. The thimble is conical with an oval section removed on one side. This oval section extends from the crown to 5.3 mm above the base, a maximum width of 11.0 mm and a maximum length of 18.9 mm. The other side of the thimble has been decorated with a panel of transverse ridges and grooves. The panel is 9.7 mm long. The grooves and ridges extend to the edge of the removed section. No pits are present on the crown. The basal rim appears to be folded upwards and not soldered. Diamond shaped fa…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-794AC4
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (bronze) WW1 Victory medal (also known as the Inter-Allied Victory medal). The obverse depicts a Victory standing with left arm outstretched and right hand holding a palm frond. The reverse bears the legend: THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1918 within a laurel wreath. An inscription is present around the edge of the medal, reading: 4491 PTE.F.FORD. 58-BN. A.I.F. This identifies as belonging to Private Frederick Ford, of the 58th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force. The Victory medal was one of a set of three issued to all combatants, at the e…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-80F987
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold gem set finger ring. The hoop is flat and narrow, 2.2 mm wide. No marks are visible on the interior of the hoop. The exterior has been decorated with a repeating scrolling foliage pattern. The shoulders start with a downwards pointed triangle, before creating an open trefoil shape. This extends into a circular collar beneath the bezel. The bezel has been made from a separate piece and welded onto the collar, and fixed at the shoulder joints by a stylised feather shape. The bezel contains the settings for eleven stones in a cruciform pattern. Six purple …
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E7B82A
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet silver, probable ferrule, possibly from a walking stick or a similar artefact, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of sheet silver folded into a flat rectangle, and now squashed flat, and partially folded in half. Decoration is present on both sides. At the top is an ellipse (or pointed oval) with a pellet border, and vertical lines to either side. At the both is a eight petalled flower, with semi circles in each corner. Engraved zig zags are present down each side. No hallmarks appear to be present. It measures 44.8 mm in le…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E7CF3B
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet silver, probable ferrule, possibly from a walking stick or a similar artefact, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of two pieces of sheet silver folded into a flat rectangle. One has been slid inside the other. Decoration is present on both sides, consisting of an eight petalled flower in the centre, with semi circles in each corner. Engraved zig zags are present down each side. No hallmarks appear to be present. It measures 32.1 mm in length, 14.9 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g. The artefact is a light to mid g…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-19C46F
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link element, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1720s to AD 1800s). The cuff link element was originally circular in shape with a flattened looped shank and a concave back. It is now sub circular. The edge of the element is formed by the upper edge being folded over at a right angle. There is fine engraving on the upper surface of the cufflink. In the centre, is a rose with an annulet centre and eight trifolitate petals. Around the edge of the cufflink, is a circular border of a repeating ring and dot design. The imprint of the stamped border c…
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A84A7C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silvered and gilded square button of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The button consists of a square front with a thin circular sectioned wire soldered to the reverse. The wire has a diameter of 0.8 mm. The button front is slightly convex (domed). Both gilding and silvering have been applied to the front. The silvering is on the raised areas, whereas the gilding is in the recesses of the design. The design comprises: a central lozenge with four off centre pellets is present in the centre. An annulet is located at each corner of the lozenge. Recessed triangles are l…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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