Record ID: WMID-063646
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver, probable huntsman's whistle, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to early 17th Century AD). Approximately 25% of the whistle is present, consisting of part of the central tubular section (now pressed flat) and the suspension loop. The central section has been made from a piece of silver sheet, with impressed decoration. The section has been soldered lengthways, with the suspension loop added afterwards and soldered in place. The decoration consists of an interlocked cable design with pellets in between. It measures 17.05 mm in length, 14.28 mm wide and 3.68 m…
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droitwich Spa', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6F21BA
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver, probable watch edge ring, of Early Modern dating (AD 1900 to AD 2000). The probable watch edge ring was originally circular in shape. The exterior has been bevelled, with a small ridge on the edge. The interior surface has sharp angled ridges on both edges, probably to hold it in place. No decoration or hallmarks are present. It measures 20.7 mm in length, 29.2 mm wide and 2.1 mm thick. The ring is 3.0 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. The watch edge ring is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Although the watch edge ring is likely t…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-CAA481
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete incomplete finial from a silver tea pot lid, of Late Georgian to Victorian dating (AD 1750s to AD 1900s) Approximately 90% of the finial is present, with the base and most of the body present. The top is incomplete. The finial originally had a biconvex body with facetted sides (creating a hexagonal shape), with a similar hexagonal base. It was originally hollow, but now contains soil from the burial environment. A casting seam is present around the middle of the body. The base appears to be have been made from a separate piece of probable silver and soldered to the…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-16CD27
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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: * George Ashton of. The vervel has a diameter of 11.44 mm, and is 1.04 mm thick. The internal diameter of the central hole measures 6.57 mm. It weighs 0.6 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, inc…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A4D725
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified probable silver artefact of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is sub oval in plan, and oval in section. One surface has a raised sub oval area. Edges are incomplete and exhibit breaks, suggesting it was part of a larger object. It measures 36.22 mm in length, 25.26 mm wide and 9.42 mm thick. It weighs 46.8 g (1.65 oz). The artefact is a mid to dark grey colour, and an even surface. It is probably made from silver, but weight and colouring is suggestive that it may be a heavily leaded copper alloy. XRF analysis of the artefact could not be carried out at…
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-0407BA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded silver decorated lozenge, of uncertain function but probably of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The artefact consists of a lozenge or diamond shape, with a punched design on the front and an engraved numerals on the back. The front consists of a four petalled flower, with a central pellet and small rectangular leaves between each petal. Traces of gilding are present around the edges of the design. Two roman numerals are present on the back, XI. All edges appear intact. It measures 14.8 mm in length, 13.7 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.0 g. The a…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thame', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3CC131
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast silver object, of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is teardrop (pointed oval) shape in plan, and irregular in cross section. A small semi circular notch has been removed from one side of the rounded end. One side is flat and undecorated. The other side exhibits a semi circular vertical protrusion. It measures 17.63 mm in length, 8.32 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 2.91 mm. The metal is 0.76 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 grams. It is a mid to dark grey with an even surface patina. A similar artefact has been recorded on the PAS database as WILT-0…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-F2D51A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver probable walking stick cane decoration or furniture fitting of Post Medieval to Modern dating (c. AD 1750 to c. AD 1950). The artefact is cuboid in shape and hollow. It consists of a hollow rectangle ontop of a curved base. The top of the artefact has been decorated with a couple of horizontal lines. The edges taper inwards onto the curved base. The base is concave and would have attached onto a curved item, probably a walking stick or cane. It measures 21.1 mm in length, 14.3 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The artefact is a mid to dark grey colour, …
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-62F83F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of probable silver inlay. It consists of thin piece of silver metal, decorated on one side. The lower edge is curved. The decoration consists of crossing fleur-de-lys or leaf-tendrils forming an inward pointing triangle in which is a further leaf-motif. This decoration is set against a back-ground of roughly incised lines which could represent the keying for enamel or niello inlay although the cells lack sufficient depth to retain inlay. Dimensions: Length: 11.4 mm Width: 11.2 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.2 g Discussion: Little survives of this fragment to identify …
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-61A3B6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast or deep drawn silver domed thimble, with maker's mark, of Early Modern Dating (19th Century onwards). The thimble is of a domed type, similar to that known as Dutch or English type III, manufactured between 1730 and 1800 (Holmes, 1988). It consists of straight sides, and a domed top. The sides are covered by a series of circular indentations, each with a surrounding rim, positioned in horizontal rows. It looks hand made as opposed to machine made as the indentation rows do not always match up. The base of the thimble is decorated by a narrow rouletted band. …
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-215392
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 seam on the body has split open. The sides are decorated with two grids of square depressions (pits for the needle), each separated by a vertical column with several small diagonal grooves, orientated vertical. Within this grid, is a floral design, made from a four petaled flower. At the base is a poorly preserved and worn i…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-84B9CF
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
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 cover the top two thirds of the thimble and have been arranged in neat horizontal lines. Below the indentations are five arches with cross hatched decoration inside and stamped triangles around the upper edge. The base of the thimble has been rolled over. No maker's marks are present. The thimble measures 21.4 mm in length, 15.5 mm in diameter and the walls are 1.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 gr…
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-34EFE4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Telford and Wrekin
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 cover the top two thirds of the thimble and have been arranged in neat horizontal lines. Below the indentations are two horizontal borders. The upper one bears an inscribed foliate scroll like design. The lower one has pellet lines to the top and bottom, with a row of larger pellets in between. The base of the thimble has been rolled over. No hallmarks are visible. The thimble measures 21.3 …
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2013
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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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-89CE08
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete machine pressed / deep drawn silver thimble, of Early Modern dating (Mid 19th Century AD). The thimble consists of a sheet of pressed silver metal bent in half. The sheet bears an oval cartouche in the centre, with an indented (zig zag) border. Apart from a border at the bottom of the sheet, the rest of it is covered with a series of diagonal incised lines, creating a background of small lozenges. The border at the bottom has been stamped with both a sponsor (maker)'s mark and a hallmark. The sponsor's mark consists of the letters: G A (or &) I (or J). L, set into a …
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-6566B1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver open topped or ring thimble of Post medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The thimble consists of a flat basal ring, which extends slightly (0.6 mm) away from the body of the thimble. The thimble is 8.9 mm tall. There are multiple irregularly spaced columns of three circular pits around the thimble body. The walls of the thimble are 2.0 mm think. No seam is present, suggesting it is of the seam-less type. No makers marks are present. It measures 8.9 mm tall, an external diameter of 21.0 mm (base), 19.1 mm (top) and an internal diameter of 14.8 mm. It…
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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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-01C983
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver and copper alloy, probable furniture stud or mount, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1750 to AD 1900). The stud or mount consists of two silver discs, hammered together. The lower disc has had with a square sectioned copper alloy nail inserted centrally. The nail tapers to a blunt point. The lower disc is plain and undecorated. The upper disc has a central circular area, with a inscribed border surrounding it. Most of the inscribed border is illegible apart from from [ ]ET[ ]SAND[ ]. The discs have been bent, so are no longer flat. The discs have a diamete…
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-20D0BE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver strap fitting or belt mount, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 to AD 1600). The mount is square in plan, with bevelled edges. The front is plain and undecorated. The reverse is plain and undecorated. One complete and one incomplete rectangular sectioned, triangular shaped attachment spikes are present at the centre of the reverse, orientating the mount as a lozenge. The complete attachment spike have been folded over towards the other. The mount measures 14.8 mm in length, 15.3 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. The front part of the mount is 1.9 mm. It we…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-55A7DD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded silver belt mount, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The belt mount consists of an openwork six petalled flower. At the centre is a hexagonal shape, with six ridges. These ridges extend outwards to the eternal petals. Six circular holes separate the centre from the external petals. Each petal is lis shaped, with a central large fleur and a smaller side fleur to each side. The back has a central circular sectioned integral attachment spike, with a circular copper alloy rove still attached to the end. Cuttlefish casting marks are visible on the back. …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stourport-on-Severn', grid reference and parish protected.