Record ID: WMID-BE4D3B
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terminal from a rowel spur arm, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th CenturiesAD). The fragment consists of a heart shaped terminal, with two circular perforations (holes). The spur arm has a D shaped cross section, with a flat reverse. Beneath the heart shaped terminal is a moulded rectangular collar, with a straight horizontal groove across it as decoration. The arm is narrower at the moulded collar before flaring to a broken terminal. No decoration is present on the reverse. It measures 27.6 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. The holes ha…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BD7BB4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy terminal, 'end-cap' or pommel from a knife of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). This terminal is likely to have come from an iron scale tang knife. The terminal is in the form of a human head wearing a pointed hat or helmet with multiple vertically engraved lines perhaps suggesting hair with a double-banded ruff around the neck. The face comprises of two circular indents for eyes, a protruding, pointed nose, now partially worn, and a straight groove for the mouth. There is a slot for a tang at the base, extending up the length of the neck,…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4A43B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded silver signet finger ring. The bezel is circular. The device consists of a crown above two initials in black letter script. The initials are ‘dh’. The device is within a beaded border, with chevrons pointing inwards. The hoop has been decorated with a twisted rope effect. This has been created by cleared spaced indented lines. The raised parts have a line of rouletting on them. Dimensions: Bezel length: 15.1 mm Bezel Width: 14.6 mm Hoop thickness: 2.4 mm External diameter: 28.7 mm Internal diameter: 24.2 mm Weight: 20.5 g   Discussion: Black …
Created on: Monday 29th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9100A1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount or furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount has a square flat head, with a circular sectioned attachment spike to the reverse. This attachment spike is incomplete, it has a diameter of 4.2 mm. The front of the mount bears the remains of a saltire design within a square border. It measures 16.0 mm in length, 16.7 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick (not including attachment spike). It is 9.2 mm thick including the attachment spike. It weighs 3.6 g. The mount is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface pati…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-149BFE
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
n incomplete copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 95% of the hooked clasp is present, with just the hook incomplete. The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop, a circular openwork central plate, with a heart at the centre, and seven oval holes arranged evenly around it, and a single sharp hook (now incomplete). The back is undecorated. It measures 35.6 mm in length, 17.9 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-138EFB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable weight or possible pot leg, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The probable weight is sub square in shape, with one rounded side or terminal. Patinated breaks are present on the reverse and on the square end. Iron staining is visible, indicating it may have been secured to a larger object. The sides are triangular, curving downwards. It measures 22.1 mm in length, 23.7 mm wide and 11.6 mm thick. It weighs 61.6 g (2.17 oz). The probable weight is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion,…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-133F7E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead container, possibly a bird feeder, of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1450 -AD 1700). The container has been slightly squashed. It is an irregular shape in plan and sub rectangular (square with a flared neck) in profile, with an oval base. It is formed from one sheet of metal. The rear of the container is flat and undecorated; The base is domed and decorated with a central oval. In plan it is oval. The rim of the container is plain. Traces of diagonal decoration are visible on the front face. Both faces are incomplete. It measures 25.8 mm ta…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-31BCF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1641 to AD 1643. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark triangle-in-circle. C.f. North vol 2, p 160, no 2231. Diameter: 28.1 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 6.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 28th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 28th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-EFD02C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, of uncertain function, but probably Post medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The object consists of circular sectioned rod, with one old pre-depositional break at one end. The other end has an oval shaped flattened end. No notches are present down the length of the rod. A 160 degree bend is present around a third of the length from the flattened end. It measures 78.8 mm in length, 3.5 mm in diameter and weighs 6.1 g. The object is a mid brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1E4454
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Twopence or Turner of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), minted under licence by the Earl of Stirling between AD 1632 to AD 1639 in Scotland. Seaby, 1984, p 77, no 5598. Diameter: 15.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Sunday 3rd January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1DF11E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/hammered copper alloy jetton of Hanns Schultes III, struck in Nuremberg between 1608 and 1612. The jetton consists of a Nuremberg jetton, of the 'rose / orb' type, consistent with dating to between 1608 and 1612. The obverse depicts three crowns alternatively with three Lis or Lys arranged centrifugally around a five petalled Rose. The obverse legend reads: +GLVCK KVMBT VON GOT ALEIN. The reverse depicts the Imperial Orb surmounted by a cross, within an ornamental tressure with three main arches. The reverse legend reads +HANS SCELTES IN NVRENBERG. The die axis is 6 o'cl…
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Sunday 3rd January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1DA0A4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An illegible incomplete copper alloy, probable Nuremberg jetton, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1480 to AD 1750). The jetton has been pierced at 12 o'clock on the obverse. Obverse: Rose surrounded by three crowns alternated with three lis Obverse inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Imperial orb within an arched tressure. Reverse inscription: illegible Diameter: 20.3 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.6 g.
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Sunday 3rd January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1D7EE4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An illegible incomplete copper alloy, probable Nuremberg jetton, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1480 to AD 1750). Obverse: illegible. Probably three crowns with three lis. Obverse inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Imperial orb within an arched tressure. Reverse inscription: illegible Diameter: 18.0 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.3 g.
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Sunday 3rd January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1BD836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1568. Minted at the Tower of London. Mint mark: Coronet. C.f. North, vol 2, p. 134, no 1997. Diameter: 25.3 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Sunday 3rd January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7D47A2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toy musket of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1640). The musket is cast in one piece with a long barrel which is circular in cross section, the barrel is hollow. On one side is a circular reservoir where the gun powder would have been loaded. Beside this is a raised square shape. Below this is the incomplete trigger guard that runs to the barrel. The barrel is hollow.The barrel has split slightly and bent, probably during use and likely caused by an explosion. The butt is sub triangular in shape. It is decorated with a series of four pellet in …
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-E9C67D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the first coinage period between AD 1603 to AD 1604. Tower Mint. Mintmark unclear. C.f. North vol 2, p 144, no 2076. Diameter: 16.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D65A9E
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link element of late 17th Century AD dating (AD 1660 to AD 1700). The cufflink element (one quarter of a pair of cuff links) consists of a single disc or cufflink elements, with a concave reverse. The disc is circular in shape, with bevelled edges (Lewis, 2013, p2). A sub circular loop is present on the rear. The front has been die stamped with a flaming heart cut by two arrows (Lewis, 2013, p6, Type B). Part of the edge has been pushed inwards. The cuff link element has a diameter of 14.7 mm and is 5.5 mm thick (including loop). The metal is 0.6 mm th…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
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Record ID: WMID-EAAE52
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of a central square with four arms with triangular ends extending, one from the centre of each side (Powell type 14). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 16.8 mm and is 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-943344
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Straightened silver finger-ring, very damaged. Between engraved parallel lines on the edge of the hoop is the inscription in Roman capitals LIV+IN+ [blank with what looks like an I with a cross bar on the middle left] OPE. Other side [formerly the inside of the hoop] left plain. Dimensions: Width: 0.4 cm Length: 5.6 cm Discussion : It would seem that the inscription read LIVE IN HOPE before it was damaged. This is a common inscription on posy rings. Similar examples can be found on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, : DEV-F43347 for a gold ring from Dev…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-1A424E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), issued during the second coinage issue between AD 1561 to AD 1582, probably in AD 1582. Mint Tower (London). Mintmark unclear. North vol 2, p 134, no 1998. Diameter: 18.7 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
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