Record ID: WAW-62D753
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in plan with a thick bi-trapezoid section with rounded edges. In profile the loop is flat. The surface has a matte dark brown / dark green abraded surface. The surface has suffered from some abrasion. It measures 28.24mm external diameter, 19.13mm internal diameter, 3.40mm thick. The ring is 4.15mm wide. It weighs 4.0 grams. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeso…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-633B33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is oval in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight has been deliberately flattened, and a suspension / hanging hole of irregular shape has been placed. The hole has been located off centre and has an internal diameter of 3.86mm. The base of the weight is oval in plan, and exhibits an irregular oval concavity. The surface of the we…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-639BC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A worn / damaged, struck / hammered silver groat, probably of Philip and Mary I (1554 - 1558). Diameter: 22.22mm Thickness: 0.7mm Weight: 0.9 grams
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2013
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Record ID: WAW-63FB14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A heavily worn, struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of House of Valentinian (AD 364 - 378), of reverse type Emperor dragging captive person, minted between AD 364 and 378 AD. Diameter: 16.23mm Thickness: 1.22mm Weight: 1.3 grams
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 19th December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-745664
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy two piece buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (1690 - 1720). The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan, and the frame is D-shaped in cross section. In profile, the frame is slightly bowed. Only the buckle frame is present, the drilled spindle and the chape are no longer present. Two drilled holes, for the spindle, are present located centrally on the long axis of the frame. These holes are filled with iron corrosion products, which are probably the remnants of the iron spindle. The buckle frame is of an ornate symmetrical f…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-750058
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single loop buckle frame, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval Dating (c.1500 - 1650 AD). The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan, and the frame is D-shaped in cross section. In profile, the frame is flat. Only the buckle frame is present, in a single loop style, the pin and buckle plate are no longer present. It consists of a rounded outside edge, with an engraved curvilinear pin rest on the inside edge. It has a narrowed and recessed strap bar, with expanded, splayed feet at either end. The buckle frame is a dark green colour, with l…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-7639E3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single loop strap slide or loop, of Medieval dating (Late 13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap slide or loop is sub rectangular in plan, and the frame is D-shaped in cross section. The front is decorated with two expanded ends, tapering in towards the centre, where two raised strips are present. The rest of the frame is plain and undecorated. It is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The strap loop has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, resulting in the loss of the surface patina in several locations. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-76AFF6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy mount, of Early Post Medieval date (16th to 17th centuries AD). The mount is sub-rectangular in plan, and the plate is D-shaped in cross-section. The domed front is decorated with two sub-oval ends, tapering in towards the centre, with a circle located centrally, with a rectangular ridge to either side. The front retains traces of gilding. The rest of the frame is plain and undecorated. The back of the mount has two rectangular spikes, bent at right angles to form a rectangular shape. It is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. which has suffere…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WAW-773AA7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The dress hook consists of a diamond shaped plate, with integrally cast hook. The decoration on the front of the plate consists of a centrally located square, set end to end (diamond / lozenge shape), with a lattice work, set to look like foliate decoration around the out side. Three attachment holes are present, one on either side of the central square. The back of the dress hook is no longer present. Between the plate and the hook, two ridges are present at decoration. The hook consis…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-785621
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy end cap from a scale tang knife, of Medieval dating (13th to 18th Centuries AD). The end cap consists of a stylised horse's hoof, with the top surface flat and tapering. A single groove is present, representing the base of the horse's hoof. Each side has a single groove down the length of the cap, with a horizontal groove at the base of the cap, separating it from the handle of the knife. The lower end of the end cap has a slot, currently containing the remains of the scale tang from the original knife. The end cap is a dark to mid green colour, with…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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Record ID: WAW-89FBC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (306 - 337 AD), of uncertain mint but minted between 324 and 330 AD. Diameter:19.43mm Thickness: 2.16mm Weight: 2.5 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-8AC407
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (306 - 337 AD), probably minted in Trier between 324 and 330 AD. Diameter:18.14mm Thickness: 1.81mm Weight: 3.1 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-8B38C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin) style brooch of Roman date (43 - 65 AD) Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and bow. The wings, spring, foot, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is sub-rectangular, and D-shaped in cross section, with a comma shaped profile. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with the remains of cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The bow appears plain. The back of the brooch is plai…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-8F24A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy artefact, probably of Roman dating (1 to 410 AD). The artefact is sub square in section and hour glass (two triangles joined at the apex) shaped in section. It consists of a biconical shape above a cone shape. Both of these have had the sides facetted to make it appear squarer. Breaks are present both top and bottom, indicating that this was originally part of a larger object. It measures 12.92mm in length, 9.54mm wide and 8.85mm thick. It weighs 3.9 grams. It is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The pati…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-2F4D61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.8mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, in an approximate 'sun burst' style. The lower face has a mix of decoration. Several raised pellets are present on one half of the whorl, and on the other half, faint diagonal ribs. The c…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-32AC77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy D shaped buckle frame, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). It is D-shaped in plan, and the frame exhibits a D-shape cross section, with the curve on the internal surface. The pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. There is no evidence of a pin rest on the curved part of the frame. It measures 15.70mm in length, 21.66mm wide and 3.59mm thick. It weighs 2.5 grams. The buckle frame is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The patina has been damaged in a couple of areas, probably due to movement …
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-332086
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast circular copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). The pendant is sub oval in plan, and irregular in cross section. Originally it was probably of an circular shape (although it could have been shield shaped), with an integrally cast suspension loop at the top of the pendant. The loop is incomplete, having been broken across the shank. The front appears to have traces of a red (gules) enamel, set within a square background. The square possibly contains a beast walking left on all fours (passant). The back is pl…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-447E50
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bar of uncertain dating, but possibly Medieval in origin (12th to 15th Centuries AD). The bar is sub rectangular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. It exhibits five double ridges (bands) equally spaced down the length of the bar. Each single ridge is approximately 1.8mm wide. The base of the bar looks intact and consists of a rounded end, whereas the top is broken across the width, exhibiting an old break with a rectangular cross section. It measures 39.11mm in length, 8.98mm wide and 5.78mm thick. It weighs 7.6 gram…
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-44D1A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of uncertain emperor and mint, of 4th Century AD dating. Diameter: 14.41mm Thickness: 2.52mm Weight: 1.0 grams
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-45B595
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete struck / hammered copper alloy radiate, possibly of Gallienus (joint reign 253 - 260 AD, sole reign 260 - 268 AD). Diameter: 17.66mm Thickness: 1.90mm Weight: 1.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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