Record ID: WMID-AB55D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). Less than 50% of the seal matrix is present, consisting of the base or die matrix only. The handle is missing. The die matrix is oval in shape, The upper surface creates a cone like shape, with no facets. The lower face is flat, with two reversed initials visible, with a vertical line separating them. The initials are L A. The seal matrix has 14.2 mm in length, 11.7 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The seal matrix is a mid dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96D5B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable two faced doll's head of Late Post Medieval Dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable doll's head consists of a flattened oval, extending downwards into a narrow neck, with flattened shoulders. The front and reverse faces are flattened with no decoration. Probable faces made from triangular notches removed to depict eyes and mouth are on both sides, indicating it may represent Janus - a two faced Roman God of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. The shoulder have been circular and wo…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-ADC056
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1625. Group A. Minted at London. Mintmark: Lis. C.f. North vol 2, p 160, no 2235. Diameter: 24.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AD8407
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver half groat of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1351, issued as part of the Fourth Coinage, Pre-treaty Series B. Minted at London. C.f. North, vol 2, p 49, no 1143. Diameter: 20.3 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 2.0 g
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AD415C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161 to AD 180), dating to AD 179. TRP P IIII IMP III COS II P P reverse type depicting Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. The obverse depicts a bust of Commodus, laureate, draped right. Mint of Rome. C.f. RIC III, Marcus Aurelius 661. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2FD5D5
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy flat axehead, probably dating from the Early Bronze Age period (c. BC 2350 - c. BC 2050).  The axe is broadly rectangular in plan with a slightly splayed crescentric blade. In profile and in section the object is broadly lentoid. The sides of the axe gently taper outwards with a shallow curve, from the rounded butt to the blade. The curve is less shallow towards the blade. The axehead has suffered significant loss from corrosion on all surfaces, particularly at the blade and the butt. The axehead measures 56.9 mm in length, the…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98986C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of George II (1727 to 1760), dating to 1758. Minted at the London Mint. C.f. Spink, 2011, p 401, no 3704. Coin has been pierced at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 25.4 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 5.8 g This coin is less than 300 years old, and although it has been pierced, there is no other evidence that it was removed from circulation to function as a pendant. As such, it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Not Treasure.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-08BC67
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy plaque depicting a hunting scene of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The plaque is irregular in shape, it consists of a moulded scene depicting a winged cupid, riding a possible dragon right, blowing a hunting horn. Wings are outstretched behind. The reverse is flat. It measures 35.7 mm in length, 50.1 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 26.3 g. The plaque is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Winged cupids tend to be depicted in artwork during the 18th Century, therefore this plaque, a probable furniture fitting, is lik…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-62DDD9
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla, of medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). It is sub rectangular in shape, with an incomplete horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck, and circular body. Decoration is faintly present on both sides. The obverse is undistinct but has a cross hatched background, and the reverse depicts a large leaf design inside cross hatching. A casting ridge is present around the sides of the ampulla. Both front and back are damaged. Inside the ampulla are two complete and one broken copper alloy pins. The pins are all of the sam…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-609939
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two-part toggle clasp (toggle-section), of early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the toggle clasp is present. The toggle is missing. The fitting is decorated with moulded relief and openwork. The plate has a central circular hole, either side of this a circular rivet hole with the rivet still in place. Running along the straight outside edge is a grooved line. The sides of the plate are open work with a circular notch either side of the upper rivet hole. Beside the central circular hole on both sides are three projecting prongs. Below t…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-60179B
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic knife end cap, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The cap takes the form of a stylised animal head, probably a dog.. It is sub-oval in cross section. The terminal consists of an elongated head with an up-turned snout. The mouth is indicated by incised grooves and the eyes are represented by small circular punch marks. Ears are marked on either side as small circular depressions. The top of the head is grooved. There is a diagonal groove on both faces that extend from the back of the head at the top to the front under the chin. At the …
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-946BC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 3.6 mm. It measures 14.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 18.2 mm. It weighs 24.6 g (0.87 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Sev…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-944FDB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The artefact is curved, with a flat base. Several ridges are present up the sides and the top displays a rope like design. A triangular notch is cut into the base. Both ends exhibit patinated breaks. It measures 21.2 mm in length, 37.8 mm wide, and 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 21.0 g. The artefact is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7F3395
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete but fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century).  Around 25% of the strap fitting is present. One loop and a lis terminal remain. A trifoliate terminal, with a central rivet hole is present on the left hand of the fitting. A loop projects downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount and contains part of the iron rivet. The front face of the strap mount is de…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E3148
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn probable radiate or nummus of uncertain Emperor but of 3rd to 4th Century AD dating. Mint uncertain. Reverse type uncertain but two legs belonging to a standing figure are visible.  Diameter: 22.0 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 4.1 g
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-50D8CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1547), dating to the period AD 1529 to AD 1532. Minted during the second coinage issue between AD 1526 to AD 1544. Mintmark: Lis (2) - F3/M2 lettering styles. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North, vol 2, p. 111, no 1797. Diameter: 24.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-50B30E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1307. Class 10cf1 or 10cf2a. Mint of Durham, under Bishop Bek. Mintmark: Cross Moline. North no 1040 or 1041. Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-4F8063
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete Russian bale seals of the Cross-in-Shield type, of 18th to 19th Century AD dating. Both seals are of the same type, with a cross-in-shield within a beaded border on the obverse. On one seal, it is possible to see six pellets in the top left quarter and five in the top right quarter. The reverse bears the ligated initials WB and the number 9K beneath. They are of the 'bulla' type of seal, where there is space for two wires or strings to pass through the seal as opposed to discs and rivets. The first one has a diameter of 19.9 mm and is 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 10.…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D2E73F
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clay pipe (smoking) of early to mid seventeenth century AD dating (AD 1620 to AD 1660). Most of the bowl survives, but the rim is incomplete. A horizontal line is present just below the rim. The bowl is slightly bulbous and curves upwards at an angle of 45 degrees. A circular foot is present with a maker's mark depicting the initials HP within a circular cartouche. Only a small part of the stem survives. It measures 27.7 mm in length, 30.3 mm tall and the bowl has a maximum diameter of 17.3 mm. The stem has a diameter of 9.2 mm and the bore hole has an internal dia…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-96690D
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pendant of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The pendant consists of an openwork circle design. In the centre is an equal armed cross. A circle has been place around the top leg of the cross. Surrounding the cross is a two level circular border, creating the impression of a smaller top circle and a large lower circle. A circular suspension loop is placed at the top. It has a diameter of 24.8 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.6 g. The pendant is a mid grey colour with an even surface patina. The cross design is suggestive that this …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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