Record ID: WMID-1640D6
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver annular hawk ring or vervel, of Post Medieval dating (17th Centuries AD). The vervel consists of a flat annular ring, with inscribed lettering on one side. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The inscription on the front reads: of minting lincln. The vervel has a diameter of 11.42 mm, and is 1.64 mm thick. The internal diameter of the central hole measures 5.23 mm. It weighs 1.0 g. The vervel is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Vervels of the annular ring type are among the most commonly recorded type of vervels on the PAS database, incl…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-F362CD
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver hawking vervel, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700) and of Lewis and Richardson type C.ii. The vervel is of a D- ring form, comprising a flat silver ring inscribed with E. EYTON OF and with a shield soldered to the front with a fret (knot, saltire within lozenge). Internal diameter of band 7.0 mm. External diameter of band 10.4 mm. Width of band 3.3 mm. Thickness of band: 1.5 mm. Height of shield 10.1 mm. Width of shield 8.1 mm. Thickness of shield: 1.0 mm. Weight 1.8 g. XRF analysis of this vervel was carried out in the Birmingham Museu…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stourport-on-Severn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-45A463
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver thimble, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The incomplete thimble consists of part of the inscribed band at the base of the thimble and part of the pits above. The rest is missing. The fragment of the band appears to have part of a foliate decoration present. The pits are circular in shape, and aligned both horizontally and diagonally. The reverse is undecorated. The fragment measures 8.0 mm in length, 6.1 mm wide and 0.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.1 g. The fragment is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Dewchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C0E112
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver thimble, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The thimble is incomplete as it was constructed in two parts: sides and the domed top. Only the lower body / sides are present, as the domed top is lost, presumed lost in antiquity. The body itself is crushed almost flat and the seam is split. The sides are decorated with a cast grid of square depressions (pits for the needle). Within this grid, is a repeating floral design, made from a four petaled flower, joined to another by two opposed curved lines. At the base is a poorly preserved and worn inscription…
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Drayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E19E84
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver strap slide of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The corners of the outer edges are bevelled. The inside edge is flat with filemarks present. No traces of decoration are present on either side. No signs of attachments or internal prongs are present. It measures 21.8 mm in length, 15.4 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. The frame is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The strap slide is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Similar style strap slides, often made from co…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern Hills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A31E74
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver strap slide of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The corners of the outer edges are bevelled. The inside edge is flat with filemarks present. No traces of decoration are present on either side. No signs of attachments or internal prongs are present. It measures 33.2 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. The frame is 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 10.0 g. The strap slide is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Similar style strap slides, often made from c…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-883FF2
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver gilt finial from an Apostle spoon, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (15th to 16th Centuries AD). The finial consists of robed figure, with bare head and chin length chin, holding a book in his right hand and either a saw or a one sided palm frond in his left. The figure is stood on a double fluted hexagonal shaped base. It measures 32.01mm in length, 11.46mm wide and 8.88mm thick. It weighs 10.9 grams. The earliest dated set of Apostle spoons is 1493 AD, but they were most popular from 1500 AD to 1660s AD. Complete sets consisted of all twelve A…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawtry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1872F4
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver spoon handle, of Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). The handle is an elongated 'tear drop' shape, with a rounded end. The front exhibits a central ridge (Hanoverian terminal) and the back is flat. Two initials have been scratched on the reverse 'S*C', presumably those of the original owner. The handle has broken across the hallmark, with only the standard mark being present. This mark consists of a Lion passant, facing left in a rectangular cartouche, with a small triangle removed next to the lion's head. This has been reported as Potential Treasure, due…
Created on: Sunday 10th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-04D9E0
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver spoon, of Post Medieval dating (probably AD 1650 to AD 1750). Around 50% of the spoon is present, with half of the bowl and handle missing, presumed lost in antiquity. Around 25% of the bowl is present and the angles at the shoulder are suggestive of a fig shaped bowl. A triangular 'rat tail' is present on the reverse. It starts at the top of the bowl (base of the handle), below a semi circular depression. The rattail extends to around the half way point of the bowl. The handle has a flattened D shape, with the curved surface on the front of the bowl, and…
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-B54312
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver seal matrix of Post medieval dating (17th Century AD). Around 75% of the seal matrix is present, as the handle is incomplete. The seal matrix is of the pedestal or pendant type, with an oval die. The pedestal has five facets and tapers to a two banded collar. No orientation marks are present on the base of the pedestal. Above the collar is the base of an openwork trefoil shaped handle, with three old breaks beginning present. The die consists of a plain narrow band around the edge, then a twisted or ropework border, followed by a plain narrow border. Within …
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-77A22D
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete gilded silver pyramid mount of Early Medieval dating (first half of the 7th Century AD). Around 50% of the pyramid mount is present, consisting of the top (apex) and two sides (faces). The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The mount is hollow and originally would have had a square base. The broken stub of a transverse bar, originally for a strap attachment, is preserved on the base. The two surviving faces of the pyramid mount are decorated with the same chip-carved design, comprising a hanging triangle at the tip of the face, with sub-trian…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellesbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-544058
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval: One complete and three partial silver wire links from a necklace of 7th Century AD dating. The complete link is sub circular in plan, with the ends fastened in a slip knot style. Each end is wrapped around twice. Three zones of incised parallel line decoration are present on the internal edge of the link. The wire has a circular section. The complete link measures 25.75mm in length and 21.77mm wide. The wire has a diameter of 0.84mm. It weighs 0.6 grams. The three partial links consists of one pieces of wire bent in a semi circle and two small fragments. The larg…
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-448800
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver mount dating to the early medieval period. It is tongue-shaped, with a flat top, curved base and straight sides. The front is decorated in the Winchester Style with a pair of creatures (possibly birds or wyverns) at both top and bottom, their heads turned over their backs with a long tail that curls into the centre, where it meets a feline mask. The back is concave with a rectangular lug at the top. Two rivets are present at the base, one iron and the other silver. The top edge appears to be complete.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1733B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring, of Roman dating (43 AD to 410 AD). The ring is incomplete, missing an inset intaglio (oval setting), but is otherwise in good condition. The ring is D shaped in section. The ring is no longer circular in plan, being squashed out of shape, and is now oval in shape. It measures 21.29mm tall, 26.98mm wide, 13.18 thick at the bezel, 3.88mm thick at the base of the hoop and the hoop is 3.42mm thick. It weighs 10.7 grams. The ring has been reported as Treasure, being older than 300 years with a precious metal (silver) content of greater than 10%.
Created on: Sunday 10th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Messingham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D26B47
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver gilt finger ring, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Less than 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of a small section of the hoop. It consists of a strip of silver with a rectangular section. Borders are present along the upper and lower edges, consisting of a double raised ridge. It is broken at each end. A stamped diamond pattern is present along the centre of the strip, between the borders. The inside surface is plain. No maker's mark is present. It measures 11.41 mm in length, 7.69 mm wide and 1.15 mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burntwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-24AB05
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast silver coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of silver metal twisted into a spiral. One end of the piece of silver tapers to a point, the other is square ended, probably incomplete. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. Some vertical scratch marks are present on the interior. The probable finger ring is shiny light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Dimensions: It has an exterior diameter of 23.78 mm, an interior diameter of 18.…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8D3485
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver stirrup finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The finger ring has a D shaped hoop. The hoop rises to a flat topped pointed bezel. A gem is set into the bezel with a plain setting. The gem is oval. Under magnification, it is possible to see pitting and a conchoidal fracture in the surface of the gem, suggesting that it is probably glass as opposed to a gemstone. A pink paste is present around the edges of the gem and inside the setting. The hoop thins in width towards the back of the ring. The finger ring has a internal diameter of 17.0 mm, and a…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8E567B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver stirrup finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The finger ring has a flat hoop. The finger ring was originally adjustable, with the hoop split in two. One side of the hoop is complete with an rounded end, the other exhibits an old square break. The shoulders have been decorated with a two strand twisted rope or guilloche design, with a Z twist to it. with The hoop rises to a pointed bezel. The finger ring is set with a false stone, which was cast in one with the hoop. The false stone has a diameter of 3.5 mm and rises 2.6 mm above the beze…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D4CD51
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The rest of the hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The edges of the hoop look deliberately cut. The finger ring has been made from two elements: the bezel and the hoop. The hoop has been soldered onto the reverse of the bezel. The bezel is a quatrefoil shape, with a four petalled flower as a motif. Each petal has been decorated with a series of thin diagonal lines, which meet at the centre of each peta…
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-030783
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring, of Late Roman dating (Later 2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The intaglio is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel is rectangular, with an oval intaglio setting positioned centrally. Traces of a white paste or possible solder are still present within the setting. The shoulders of the ring are triangular in shape, with three ring and dot decorative motifs present. The hoop has a rectangular cross section. The internal surface is plain. It measures 14.1 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern Hills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A79024
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The rest of the hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The edges of the hoop look deliberately cut. The finger ring has been made in one point, with the bezel being part of the hoop and not separately soldered on. The bezel is lozenge shaped, with a four petalled flower as a motif. Small diagonal grooves or hatching are present along the edges of the flower. The hoop is rectangular or flat in cross section…
Created on: Tuesday 30th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinnerley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-08EB65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver fede finger ring, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1600). Around 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting only of the bezel. The hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel consists of two clasped hands with a crown above. The crown has two circular perforations which separate the separate elements. The breaks are just beyond the wrists on both sides however these are quite uneven so it seems unlikely that they were intentionally cut. It measures 11.2 mm in length, 11.2 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidderminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E29CD4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver finger ring with intaglio, of Roman datin (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The finger ring, sub-oval in plan, is a small example of Henig Type II. It has an oval hoop of D-shaped cross-section and smooth rounded shoulders, with an intaglio recessed in the centre of the flat bezel. The intaglio, a tiny oval carnelian, is set with its upper flat face a little proud of the bezel. One end of the gem is damaged, making it harder to identify the subject of the engraved image, which appears to show a two-tiered device flanked by ?cornucopiae or similar. The ring has an…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-BD943E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring of Roman date, probably 3rd Century AD. Around 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of part of the bezel, a shoulder and the start of the hoop. The bezel was originally rectangular in shape, with a recessed border around the edge. The end part of the inscription is present, consisting of the letters 'MT'. This is probably the end of an dedication to either Mars or Mercury. The hoop was probably keeled. The shoulders have been decorated with seven grooved mouldings, creating a ridged effect. The hoop is 13.8 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. T…
Created on: Monday 13th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-794E69
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1500). The finger ring fragment consists only of the bezel. The hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel consists of a crescent shape. An old break is present on either side of the crescent (edges not photographed).The front of the crescent has been decorated with a grooved border, creating an inner raised crescent. The reverse is undecorated. Traces of gilding survive on the reverse. No inscription is present. It measures 7.6 mm in length, 10.9 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 0.5 g. …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bidford-on-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3A7304
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver wire, probable ear ring of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The ear ring consists of a length of silver wire, bent round in an incomplete circular shape. A loop terminal is present, consisting of the wire twisted back on itself to form a circular loop. The hook end is incomplete. The shank of the ear ring consists of a circular sectioned piece of wire that gradually swells in diameter towards the middle / base of the earring and thins towards either terminals. It measures 14.75 mm in length, 16.74 mm wide and a maximum thickness of 3.15 mm. It weighs 0.7 gram…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4DF081
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast two piece, probable dress hook (hooked tag / clasp), of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). The clasp consists of a two piece, possibly three piece cast composite hooked clasp. The front piece is circular in plan, with a sheet metal fitting for a gemstone, now missing. Around the outside edge, is a two strand twisted silver wire ropework as decoration. The reverse is plain and undecorated. A sub rectangular separate sheet metal sharp hook is present, attached to the centre of the reverse. Two hooks would have originally been present, as an old break is …
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coleshill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-48E9A2
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Two incomplete silver-gilt hooked tags (dress hooks): The body of the hooked tag consists of a rectangular plate with five knops projecting from it, one knop in three of the corners and one knop at the midway point on both of the long sides. From one of the short sides (no corner knops missing) projects a larger knop in the shape of a crude fleur de lis. The other short side appears to have a further section missing/ is broken. The front is decorated with moulded recessed areas in the shape of a heart with a trefoil of recessed pits below, all contained within a raise…
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Handsacre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-483471
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gilded silver single single hooked cap or hat hook, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The hook is complete and comprises three separate elements: a separate S shaped wire hook, a circular back plate and a hollow domed front plate. The dome has been decorated with an overlay offiligree wire. The filigree has been made from both S and Z twisted wire.S twisted wire is present decorating thedome, whereas Z twisted wire is present around the base of the dome. Solder is present securing the filigree to the domed front plate and circular back plate. In …
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7D3091
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver, probable dress hook, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The probable dress hook has a basic domed triangular shape, with half spheres located at each point. A second much smaller domed triangle is positioned centrally on the base or flat side of the first, and then the base extends into a rectangular eye. This eye measures 4.6 mm wide, internally it measures 2.8 mm wide by 1.4 mm long. The half spheres have a diameter of 3.7 mm. The reverse of the dress hook is hollow and concave. The dress hook measures 20.7 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide a…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harlaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3C16E1
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver gilt cap badge / single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 16th centuries AD). The clasp consists of two elements soldered together: the decorated rose and the hook. The hook is incomplete and consists solely of a sub rectangular bar section soldered to the back of the decorative front element. The front has been decorated with a five petalled rose type flower. It measures 11.17 mm in length, 10.95 mm wide and 2.96 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 grams. Similar clasps have been recorded on the PAS database including LIN-A…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgenorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C46A82
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver hooked eye / dress hook, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The hooked tag is irregular in plan, and section. It consists of the 'eye' section of a blunt hooked clasp and eye or dress hook. The 'eye' is complete, circular with a bevelled external edge. Six small circular attachment holes are present within the decorative plate. The reverse is flat and exhibits multiple file marks. It measures 32.95 mm in length, 14.68 mm wide and 2.82 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g. The hooked tag is a light grey colour, with a polished surfa…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Measham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A6FFD3
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver die stamped cufflink element of 17th Century dating. The cuff link consists of a single disc or cuff link element. It is circular in plan, with bevelled edges. . The back is plain and undecorated. The method of attachment is missing. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below. This design is believed to be a reference to that of the marriage of Charles II (1660-1685) to Catherine of Braganza in 1662. It has a diameter of 12.63mm and is 2.50mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. Therefore as the cuff link is older …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-0765F7
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver die stamped cufflink set of 17th Century dating. The cufflink set (one half of a pair of cuff links) consists of two single discs or cufflink elements and a sub rectangular loop of circular sectioned wire. Both discs are circular in plan, with bevelled edges. The backs are plain and undecorated. A sub circular loop is present on the rear of each cufflink disc. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below (Lewis form 1, type A). Similar examples can be found from Norfolk (2014 T319; NMS-1F8FB6) and Cambridgesh…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Friday 31st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D4418D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver cufflink element, of Post Medieval (17th Century AD) dating. The disc is circular in plan with downward turned edges, now slightly bent out of shape in places. The upper surfaces are stamped from the reverse and the design consists of a clasped hand motif with sleeves showing, surmounted by a crown and with two small hearts with a pellet above each located below (Lewis form 1, type C). Soldered centrally on the reverse is a 'D' shaped silver loop. The cufflink has a diameter of 16.5 mm and is 4.3 mm thick (including the loop). The metal is 0.5 mm thick. The loo…
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-479F23
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver die stamped cufflink element of 17th Century dating. The cufflink element (one quarter of a pair of cuff links) consists of a single disc or cufflink elements, with a concave reverse. The disc is circular in shape, with bevelled edges. The back are undecorated, with traces of solder present. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below (Lewis form 1, type A). Similar examples can be found from Norfolk (2014 T319; NMS-1F8FB6) and Cambridgeshire (2014 T284; BUC-0D17F4). This design is believed to be a refere…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claverley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-DF40D5
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete set of cuff links, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1700 to c. AD 1800). The set of cufflinks consist of two circular discs, convex at the front and concave at the rear, held together with a soldered wire elongated loop. One of the discs is incomplete. Both discs have been engraved with a capital letter. W is on one and M is on the other. On the reverse of the discs, a soldered semi circular loop has been fixed to the centre of each one. Through this loop is the elongated loop made from circular sectioned silver wire. The soldered joint occurs at one end. The loop measu…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-434B32
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete (but fragmentary) cast silver die stamped cuff link set of 17th Century dating. The cuff link consists of two single discs or cuff link element and two pieces of circular sectioned wire. Both discs are circular in plan, with bevelled edges. The backs are plain and undecorated. A sub circular loop is present on the rear of the cuff link disc. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below. This design is believed to be a reference to that of the marriage of Charles II (1660-1685) to Catherine of Braganza in 1662.The two…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Mallet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D7969B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cuff link element of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The cuff link is rectangular in shape, with bevelled edges and rounded corners. The reverse is undecorated, with a semi circular loop positioned centrally. A rectangular chain loop, made from one piece of wire is still situated in the attachment loop. The front of the cuff link has been decorated. It takes the shape of a rectangular cartouche, with a border of an thin engraved line with frequent small outward pointing triangular notches positioned along it. Inside this, each corner has a raised triangular area. …
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Saturday 4th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7848F8
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver die stamped cufflink set of 17th Century dating. The cufflink set (one half of a pair of cuff links) consists of two single discs or cufflink elements and a sub rectangular loop of circular sectioned wire. Both discs are circular in plan, with bevelled edges. The backs are plain and undecorated. A sub circular loop is present on the rear of each cufflink disc. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below (Lewis form 1, type A). Similar examples can be found from Norfolk (2014 T319; NMS-1F8FB6) and Cambridgesh…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bidford-on-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.