Record ID: WMID-1DD124
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lock escutcheon from a piece of furniture, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, but with a flat cross section. Iron corrosion products do obscure the surface. The lock escutcheon has a pelta shape above with a sunburst stamp on a it. The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, with a semi-circular top with a squared lys terminal at the base. It measures 46.4 mm in length, 49. 8 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 31.9 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1AD4C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.4 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 18.9 mm and is 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g (0.50 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1A88D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.1 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 29.7 mm and is 9.9 mm thick. It weighs 44.8 g (1.58 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19F573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 32.4 mm. The base diameter is 41.30 mm and the top diameter is 24.0 mm. It weighs 314.5 g (11.09 oz). It is equivalent to one Roman Libra. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19A977
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. Minimal decoration appears visible on the lower hemispheres of the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds.…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-755841
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 90 to AD 130). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin and catch-plate. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of the brooch is undeco…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-75315C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. A cen…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-72B659
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. A central circular perforation or suspension hole is present in the base, with a depth of 10.9 mm, with a diameter of 5.6 mm. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 35.6 mm. The base diameter is 30.3 mm and the top diameter is 14.9 mm. It weighs 137.2 g (4.84 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface p…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF5483
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a jar. Local (unsourced) greyware. Unclear fabric. Grey. Fabric: Grey. reduced interior. Grey Reduced core. grey reduced exterior. black colour coat. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: horizontal lines. Surface treatment: black colour coat. Condition: Abraded. Form: jar Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 37.1 mm. Width: 41.3 mm. Thickness: 7.6 mm. Total mass 14.2 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF34E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a plate or bowl. Severn Valley ware. Unclear fabric. Orangey red. Fabric: Red. Oxidised interior. Grey Reduced core. Red oxidised exterior. Red slip. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: rouletted. Surface treatment: red slip. Condition: Abraded. Form: plate/ bowl Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 18.3 mm. Width: 17.8 mm. Thickness: 5.6 mm. Total mass 2.3 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD4236
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1600). The chape consists of the front portion. The chape is broadly U-shape, or roughly sub-triangular, and semi-circular in cross-section. There are two v-shaped voids at one end where there would have been a flared opening. The sides taper downwards towards a basal knop at the other end. Two transverse ridges extend across the centre and upper portion of the chape. The reverse is concave with a bevelled edge that would have attached to the other half. …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD13B9
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform stud or mount, likely a furniture fitting or decoration, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is domed. It has four lobes, making it a cruciform or quatrefoil shape. Each lobe has an incised line down the centre, and a central cross marking out the separate lobes. The reverse is concave, with an incomplete rectangular cross sectioned attachment spike present at the centre. It measures 24.6 mm in length, 23.5 mm wide and 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 20.6 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CCB4EC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The r…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CC86F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Less than 50% of the brooch is present. The brooch is T shaped in plan. The surviving wing is cylindrical with perforated end caps. The spring, foot and catch plate are missing.  The wing is cylindrical and the wing caps extend slightly beyond the width of the wings. A double diagonal groove is present on each of the wings and a double vertical groove at the end cap. The bow is decorated with a prominent rib that extends vertically from the perforated lug and cont…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B6B48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The obverse and reverse have different designs. The obverse has lots of closely placed diagonal rays which terminate with a pellet. The reverse has plain diagonal rays, spaced further apart with a pellet between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.0 mm. The whorl measures 28.4 mm&…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B3A3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). It is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at both ends, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. Iron corrosion products are present at the centre, and indicate that the pin may have been made from iron. The strap fitting measures 31.4 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 7.1 mm thi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2E69E6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub triangular, with an oval cross section. It consists of a triangular body, with the edges tapering down to a blunt point. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, a rough surface is present, where it separated from the vessel base. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 30.3 mm in length, 34.8 mm wide and 21.9 mm thick. It weighs 79.4 grams. The vesse…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4A092D
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 16.5 mm (thickness: 4.2 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are relatively curved. The axe is thickest at the mid point (10.4 mm), with traces of a proto stop ridge p…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-46BC5F
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, cast, copper-alloy, strap-mounted terret of Roman date, around AD 43 - 250, of Lewis type xix. The terret comprises a main ovate ring with an integral rectangular loop projecting from the base. The main ring is bottom-heavy displaying wear one one face. The ring has a tapering ovate section and the loop is sub-rectangular in section. The terret is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The terret is 40.5 mm long, 30.9 mm wide, 12.3 mm thick and weighs 35.7 g. Compare YORYM-83701C and see Lewis (2015). Terret rings were used as rein guid…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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