Record ID: WMID-23A785
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy uncertain artefact of uncertain function and form, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is cylindrical in shape. The ends are incomplete. Along the length of the body, are longituditual ridges, with possible zig zag decoration between them. It has a length of 19.5 mm, is 11.3 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 11.7 g. The artefact is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-791387
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy fragment of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and is convex. The lower edge is complete, the other edges incomplete with post-depositional patinated breaks. A rim is present along the lower edge. The outer surface is smooth, the inner rough and unpolished. The curvature is consistent with a 3 cm rim diameter and 20% of the rim is present. It measure 13.5 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.  The…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D85BC0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hollow white metal terminal, probably depicting a snake head, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The terminal is sub rectangular in shape. On the front, It has two bulbous areas at the top, with an almost heart shaped top edge. Beneath this is a rectangular ridged area. The reverse is flat, with no decoration and a slight depression at the top. It is hollow. The object has been crimped around the edge. It measures 14.2 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The object is a mid to dark grey colour, with an uneven surface patina.…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-61D0F7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain function and dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The object is is tubular; circular in plan on the outide edge with a circular inside edge. The outside of the object consists of three raised ribs, the centre rib being more prominant than the others.  The inside of the object is flat. It has a diameter of 33.7 mm and is 21.4 mm thick. It weighs 59.7 g. The object is a mid green to brown colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted i…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9AB127
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub square lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub square in shape, with the remains of an iron shank extending from one corner. The front exhibits decoration. Five rounded pellets in the centre, in a cross design, within an arched tressure, all within a lozenge shaped cartouche. The reverse has a raised cross design. The corners are rounded. It measures 22.5 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g.  The artefact is light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F080CC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a flat sheet metal loop, with ends secured through a square sheet metal plate. Each end has been folded back onto itself. One end has been squared off, the other is more triangular. The loop is no longer circular in shape, more sub oval.  It measures 26.8 mm in length, 30.3 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. The loop is 1.4 mm thick. The square sheet piece measures 12.3 mm by 13.6 mm and is 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The artefact is a dark green …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F2D51A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver probable walking stick cane decoration or furniture fitting of Post Medieval to Modern dating (c. AD 1750 to c. AD 1950). The artefact is cuboid in shape and hollow. It consists of a hollow rectangle ontop of a curved base. The top of the artefact has been decorated with a couple of horizontal lines. The edges taper inwards onto the curved base. The base is concave and would have attached onto a curved item, probably a walking stick or cane. It measures 21.1 mm in length, 14.3 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The artefact is a mid to dark grey colour, …
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F10125
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable bell or other decorative furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is a conical shape with a narrowed top. It is hollow. At the top is a broken attachment point. The narrowed top is undecorated but the lower skirt bears foliate style decoration, with the inscription IHS appearing once. On the inside, it is concave, with a broken attachment point at the centre. It has a diameter of 52.1 mm and is 35.5 mm tall. The sides are 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 110.1 g. The artefact is a dull grey colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6771AC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function but probably of Post Medieval dating. The artefact is circular, with a square perforation at the centre. A small upright groove is present on the edge, probably for alignment purposes. No decoration is present on either face. The square perforation measures 12.3 mm by 12.6 mm. The artefact has a diameter of 30.7 mm and is 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 33.7 g. The artefact is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. The square perforation on this artefact is suggestive that it may have been part of the fittings on a sword pomm…
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-44E56E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy disc of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is circular in shape with a flat cross cross section. The front appears to have a raised central area, possibly in the shape of a bust, maybe Charles I. No other features are visible. A casting seam runs centrally across the reverse, with a central pellet. It has a diameter of 38.2 mm and is 6.3 mm thick. It weighs 37.9 g. The artefact is a dark green colour with an even surface patina.  No direct parallel was found at the time of recording. It may be a part…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 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-F5FB27
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strip, of uncertain function and form, but probably Post medieval in dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a rectangular strip of copper alloy metal, with three straight sides and one endented (scalloped). The short edges are incomplete. No decoration is visible on either side. It measures 22.5 mm in length, 8.1 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The artefact is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4526DC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fragment from an uncertain artefact of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The fragment is triangular in shape, with two original edges and an incomplete partially patinated break as the long diagonal edge. The original edges are rounded with a slight ridge. Traces of patterns or raised decoration are visible on either front or back face but it is hard to determine the exact design. It measures 21.1 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an mostly even surface pa…
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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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-BB5CB5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable handle of uncertain vessel, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable handle has been moulded like a fish, with tail and body present. The head is missing. The body section is hollow, with semi circular fish scales on the outside. The body then curves downwards towards the tail. The tail has been split into two, with the ends curling back round onto each other. One side is incomplete. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 19.8 mm wide and 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.0 g. The probable handle is a dark grey colour, with an e…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-484A02
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete lead alloy artefact of uncertain function, but probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). It is of a pointed oval shape. Although it looks like it is a two part artefact with one side fitting inside the other, it has been cast in one piece. Foliate decoration around the outside. Circular knops are on either side and the top crosses over and then splits into two separate prongs, with the ends incomplete. It measures 89.1 mm in length, 65.2 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 83.2 g. It is a light to dark grey colour, with an uneven surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
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Record ID: WMID-480A86
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete annular copper alloy artefact, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The artefact is circular in shape and flat. The back is undecorated. The front has foliate style decoration. No signs of a pin rest or slot are present. It has a diameter of 34.8 mm and an internal diameter of 21.7 mm. The frame is 6.9 mm wide and 1.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. The artefact is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. No direct identification of this artefact was possible at the time of recording. It is possible that it is an annular brooch frame but a…
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
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Record ID: WMID-3F0EA3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete artefact of uncertain function, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). Both ends exhibit old predepositional breaks. It consists of a long thin terminal at one end, expanding to a wide central swelling, narrowing into a square terminal. Almost an elognated teardrop shape. It is flat in profile. No decoration is present on either side. It measures 45.6 mm in length, 8.6 mm wide (at the mid point of the swelling), 1.3 mm wide (at the narrow end), 4.0 mm wide (square terminal) and it is 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 g. The artefact is a mid brown colo…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-A88111
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy terminal or base, of uncertain function, but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a circular pedestal base with file marks or stratches present. From the base, it widens into a cylindral socket. Four thin circular collars are present at the shoulder between base and socket. The third collar is wider than the others. The top of the socket looks complete, with no post depositional damage. The socket is 9.3 mm deep. It measures 19.4 mm tall, and has a maximum diameter of 23.3 mm. The base has a diameter of 14.3 mm.…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B982D3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Post Medieval (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The artefact is irregular in shape, but flat in cross section. The long edges are original, but the short edges exhibit post depositional breaks. The top edge contains two halves of a scroll design, with coils facing inwards. Below this is a leaf, which curves upwards from the left to sit between the base of the two scrolls. Rectangular notches are present on either side of the leaf. Traces of gilding survive in the recesses. It measures 19.7 mm i…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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