Record ID: WMID-7D64BB
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver plated copper alloy split ring of Georgian (19th Century) dating. The ring is circular in shape with floral decorative cast details. A split is present between the front and back halves of the ring, this would have originally opened to enable a charm or another split ring to be joined in. It has an external diameter of 16.0 mm, an internal diameter of 11.6 mm. The hoop is 1.9 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g.  Many different designs of split rings are around. The small size of this ring is suggestive that it would be part of a charm bracelet for the s…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2BFDF8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver plated copper alloy buckle frame of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The buckle frame has broken into three joining fragments. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle, now missing. The buckle frame is rectangular with rounded corners. The front has been decorated with scrolls to either side of the spindle, and a floral design in the centre of the outer loops. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A potential maker's mark is present, consisting of two letters in a square cartouche. Only the first letter can be read e…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C46F25
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy modern zoomorphic vessel or furniture foot of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1950). The object takes the form of a three-toed, clawed birds foot. A flat plate projects at a right-angle from the angle, terminating in a split break where the edges of a circular attachment hole is visible. This hole has an internal diameter of 2.8 mm. Two supportive knops project from the centre and rear edge of the base.  It measures 30.1 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 16.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. The fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.  …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-109741
Object type: PLATE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy press printing plate, of 19th Century dating. The printing plate is rectangular and flat. All edges are patinated, and original. All text is reversed. The front has a title, positioned centrally. The rest of the text is in four paragraphs and justified. The font appears to be similar to Times New Roman. The reverse is undecorated with four patches of iron corrosion products visible. The surviving text can be read: POSTAL INFORMATION INLAND LETTERS - Not exceed [ ]1 oz., 1d., 3 oz., [ ], 4 oz 4d.; 5 oz, [ ] 10 oz, 3 1/2 d. 12 oz [ ]Above 12 o…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FE36B8
Object type: PLATE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a copper alloy press printing plate, of 19th Century dating. The fragment is triangular in shape, with parts of six rows of lettering visible. The vertical edge at the side is original, and would have formed the left hand side of the text (once printed). The other edges are patinated, so are suggestive of post-depositional breakage. The surviving text can be read: [ ] / to go / in wa[ ] / the s[ ] / [ ]ad / [ ]e/. Not enough of the text survives to determine whether it is prose fiction or more factual, but more likely to be prose fiction. It me…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
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Record ID: WMID-2DB28E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trade weight or lid of Early Modern dating (AD 1836 to AD 1901). The probable trade weight or lid is circular, with a raised rim. The back is covered with white probable solder, and is the reverse of the front, with a recessed rim. This probable solder suggested that it was secured, probably to the lid of a box of cup weights. The front bears several stamped symbols. In the centre, inside a double engraved ring, is a Crowned VR, indicating that it was made during the reign of Queen Victoria between 1836 and 1901. Around the outside are six capital letter …
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-EAB3B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copy of a gold uninscribed stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, c. 60-20 BC, 'Cheriton Smiler' type. Obverse: Wreath split by three corded lines, leading to 'turf cutter'. A small stamped F is present within the 'turf cutter' motif. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, multiple horizontal tails, pellets above, crab motif below. Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 4.2 g As ABC p. 57, no. 755; BMC nos. 86-87. See also SUR-3D397D; SUR-AEBBC3; IOW-7A0F0D; HAMP-56D474 XRF analysis has been carried out using a tabletop Mistral XRF machine at the Cons…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-1CC697
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of Early Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). The seal matrix consists of a rectangular engraved device and an integrally cast square section shank. The shank gradually tapers to a point. The device consists of the word 'STOCKTON'. The square sectioned shank allows the seal matrix to be held in a wooden handle. The seal matrix measures 25.1 mm in length, 33.6 mm width and 5.8 mm. It weighs 20.7 grams. It is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Few seal matrixes of this style have been recorded, but with the shank d…
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-2404A3
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pipe tamper, depicting a soldier, of Modern dating (AD 1900 to AD 2000). The tamper depicts a soldier in military uniform, smoking a pipe. He has an axe under his arm, and a pistol tucked into his belt. He is wearing a wide brimmed hat. The soldier is standing on a reel base (two circles with a narrowed concave section between them). The tamper base is circular. The tamper measures 68.0 mm in height, 18.4 mm wide and 11.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.8 g. The tamper is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement w…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6C7402
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy coin from India (Indian Native State Issue), struck c. AD 1700-1947. Exact type uncertain. Diameter: 20.7 mm Thickness: 5.0 mm Weight: 12.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C727C7
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped horse harness fitting dating to the Modern period (AD 1800 - AD 2000). The larger loop is sub oval. The smaller loop is sub rectangular. The loops are set at right angles to each other. The loops are joined by an integral spherical collar on one end of the larger loop with a neck that is joined to one side of the smaller loop. The harness fitting measures 78.8 mm in length, 23.0 mm wide and 25.5 mm thick. It weighs 28.9 g. The harness fitting has a mid brown colour with an even patina. Similar harness fittings have been recorded on …
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5024E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy trade weight of Modern dating (AD 1837 to AD 1901). The trade weight is circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has a raised rim of 2.3 mm width, with a circular engraved border as decoration. Two more concentric engraved circles are present on the obverse. Within the central circle, a possible stamp is present, probably consisting of a Crowned VR, indicating that it was probably issued during the reign of Queen Victoria (AD 1837 to AD 1901). The reverse has a central depression and multiple filemarks. It has a diameter of 23.3 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-A67468
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double sided whist marker token, of Post Medieval dating (c. 1860s AD). The token is circular in shape, resembling a coin. The obverse depicts a soldier standing, with a sword at his side, and the legend CHEVALIER around the top. The reverse depicts a gentleman standing, with the legend, ESQUIRE around the top. It has a die axis of 12 o'clock. It has a diameter of 17.6 mm, and is 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 g. These markers were sold as a set of four to be used as markers in the game of Whist during the 1860s AD.
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-794AC4
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (bronze) WW1 Victory medal (also known as the Inter-Allied Victory medal). The obverse depicts a Victory standing with left arm outstretched and right hand holding a palm frond. The reverse bears the legend: THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1918 within a laurel wreath. An inscription is present around the edge of the medal, reading: 4491 PTE.F.FORD. 58-BN. A.I.F. This identifies as belonging to Private Frederick Ford, of the 58th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force. The Victory medal was one of a set of three issued to all combatants, at the e…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-778DF7
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy disc probable pendant, of probable Early Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 2000). The pendant is circular in shape. A small sub circular perforation (hole) is present towards the top of the disc. It has an internal diameter of 1.4 mm. The front of the disc has been decorated with an engraved design. At the centre is an eight lobed flower, within a circular tressure. Around this is a two strand interlaced design consisting of two interlocked square with endented sides. Between each strand, diagonal hatching is present. Foliate (leaf like) designs are present aroun…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9241D7
Object type: TAP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cylindrical end cap from a barrel tap, from a Post Medieval to Early Modern (18th - 19th Century dating). The end cap is cyclindrical in shape, with grooves as decoration present down the length. A thin groove is present both at the top and the bottom. A thicker groove is present, towards the end of the cap. The base of the end cap is open, whereas the top is closed off, with a lozenge shaped perforation located centrally. This measures 15.2 mm wide by 12.5 mm long internally. It measures 26.1 mm in length, with a diameter of 23.3 mm. The metal is 2.1 …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 26th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-204815
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy serrated wheel, of uncertain function and dating but probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The wheel has been made from sheet copper alloy metal. A sub circular perforation has been cut and positioned off centre. It has an internal diameter of 8.2 mm. The edge of the wheel is serrated, with twenty three (23) sub triangular (V shaped) teeth. The front of the wheel has been stamped with six (6) sunburst designs, spaced unequally around the central perforation. The reverse of the wheel is plain and undecorated. It has a diameter of 35.7 mm a…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-86F6A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy coin (falus), of Modern dating (19th Century). The coin is sub circular in plan. The remnants of the casting sprues are still present to either side of the coin and have not been completely filed away. Both the obverse and reverse exhibit embossed (raised) designs. A star formed of two interlocking equilateral triangles (a Star of David) is present on the obverse. A pellet is present in the centre of the star. On the reverse, two parallel lines are present with four unclear signs or letters between them. The number '1' looks like it is present at the beg…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-39A945
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled copper alloy imitation guinea of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), milled during the late 19th Century AD (1850 AD to 1900 AD). The obverse depicts George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right. The legend is hard to read but probably read GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. The reverse depicts central coat of arms surmounted by crown. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The originals were nicknamed 'spade' guineas due to the shape of the shield. The reverse legend is hard to read, but probably reads W.C.B. …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-170EB0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped horse harness fitting dating to the Modern period (AD 1800 - 2000). The larger loop is sub oval. The smaller loop is sub rectangular. The loops are set at right angles to each other. The loops are joined by an integral spherical collar on one end of the larger loop with a neck that is joined to one side of the smaller loop. The harness fitting measures 75.30 mm in length, 34.56 mm wide and 27.63 mm thick. It weighs 44.8 g. The harness fitting has a mid brown colour with an even patina. Similar harness fittings have been recorded on th…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
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