Record ID: WMID-708F56
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function, possibly a harness fitting, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1700). The fitting consists of an openwork quatrefoil panel, with a conical handle. The panel is quatrefoil in plan, with a triangular knop projecting from between each of the lobes. The panel has been decorated with five perforations (holes). These comprise a central rectangular perforation (hole). Four circular perforations (holes) surround the rectangular one, with a hole being located to the top, bottom and to either side. The rectangula…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E1881
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is semi circular in plan, and rectangular in section. An old, predepositional break is present along the straight end, and the artefact decreases in thickness from the straight edge, down to the rounded edge. No decoration is present. It measures 30.40 mm in length, 15.37 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 7.00 mm. It weighs 11.7 g. The object is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-879106
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a mount, dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. AD 1700-1850. The object is freestanding, consisting of a flat panel, with a scene in relief. The scene depicts a male and female figure engaged in sexual intercourse. She is supporting her weight on one leg (her right leg) while the left leg is raised and supported by the cradling arm of the male. Her upper torso is leaning forward, kissing the male and her arms appear to be wrapped around the back of the man, passing beneath his arms. The male stands on both feet, the right leg b…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6CC3D8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy artefact of uncertain function, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub square in plan, and broadly resembles a square cushion with tassles attached to each corner. Two of the 'tassles' are missing. The front is smooth and may have originally had an embossed design on it. Due to abrasion, this design is unclear. The reverse is rough and exhibits air bubble. A casting ridge is present around the sides of the artefact. It measures 30.05 mm in length, 31.08 mm wide and 4.74 mm thick. It weighs 9.9 g. …
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-FD5525
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, possibly Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1000 to AD 2000). The artefact is irregular in plan. It broadly resembles a flat two pronged fork. The 'handle' has a square section and both prongs also have a square section. The shoulders are straight. No decoration is present on the front or reverse of the artefact. Neither the 'handle' or the 'prongs' are complete, both exhibit evidence of pre depositional breaks. It measures 45.78 mm in length, 19.13 mm wide and 5.41 mm thick. It weighs 15.3 g. It is a light t…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2DD825
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy unidentified object, possibly the central part of a balance, of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1800). The object is sub rectangular in plan and section. Circular projections are present at either end, with a central circular perforation (hole) present. The shaft of the object tapers from a narrow bridge joining the circular attachment ends to the main body of the object, into the wider central section. A vertical recessed groove is present at the mid point of the object, and extends around all four sides of the ob…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9D35B3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, probably folded, cast copper alloy object of uncertain function. The object probably dates from AD1500-1900. The object is sub rectangular in plan. Both ends are incomplete. There is a central lozenge-shaped perforation. On the edges of the perforation is a plain lozenge rib with inward curving sides. The outside edges of the object is bordered by a ring and dot design. The object is the same on both sides. One end has a single attachement point. The opposing end may have extended originally but now has a zigzag edge. Length: 15.63mm. Width: 13.40mm. Thickne…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0300F3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy decorative object of probable Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1800. The object is possibly a mount or inlay. The bust is irregular in plan. The front consists of a profile bust of possibly Shakespeare or Cromwell. The bust has curly hair, beard and shirt with collar. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Length: 64.23mm. Width: 48.75mm. Thickness: 10.80mm. Weight: 130.2g No parallel found at time of recording. Probably a decorative bust to be mounted or inlayed into a box or similar fitting.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0493F4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy four petalled flower of uncertain function of probable Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1800. The artefact is double-sided and consists of a central circular pellet surrounded by four pointed petals. Each petal has a ridged border around the edge. The object has a dark grey colour with an even patina. Length: 30.70mm. Width: 28.13mm. Thickness: 4.20mm. Weight: 13.1g No direct parallel found at the time of recording.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4F52D6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete chip carved cast copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Early Medieval (AD 400 to AD 700). The fragment is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in section. Both ends are incomplete, with an old predepositional break. One long edge is straight with a concave indentation. Looking at the decoration, this indentation was probably located centrally on that side. The opposite edge consists of several semi circular projections. Chip carved decoration is present on the front. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 28.80 mm in l…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-668006
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, of unknown dating (0 to AD 1900). The object is irregular in shape. It consists of a rectangular sectioned bar with a curved hook at the end. The otherr end exhibits an elaborate moulding, possibly similar to that of a Phrygian hat. An sub oval collar sits beneath the elaborate moulding and the rectangular sectioned bar. The bar has a rectangular notch removed from one side. It measures 34.5 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The object is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. No direct …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B5A7E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy horse's leg, of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of a moulded horse's leg, with circular cross section in the middle and D shaped to the top and bottom. The ankle and knee joints are represented along with the edge of the hoof and the frog in the centre of the foot. It measures 58.63 mm in length, 8.91 mm wide and 6.14 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The artefact is a light green to mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough …
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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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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Record ID: WMID-D15810
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly of Late Early Medieval dating (11th Century AD). The artefact is rectangular in shape, with a sub rectangular cross section. Both ends exhibit post depositional breaks. One end has the remains of a probable circular perforation (original diameter can not be determined), and is relatively flat. The artefact then increases in thickness in the central section, with a raised area made out of three ridges. The other end is undecorated. The lower surface has the remains of a central groove, running the le…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E6D03C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact, possibly a stylus, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The artefact consists of a flat triangular end, attached to a circular sectioned shaft. The other end exhibits an old, post depositional break. A couple of small U shaped grooves are present towards the triangular end. It measures 47.6 mm in length, 8.6 mm wide and 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The artefact is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. The artefact bears a resemblance to a stylus, but it is not consistent with that as an identification. A similar poss…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-0B13A8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Medieval to Post Medieval in dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The artefact is sub circular, with a rectangular cross section. The sides of the artefact have been faceted, with the edges folded over to create a folded rim on both the front and back. No decoration is present on either the front of back of the artefact. A rectangular perforation (hole) is located slightly off centre. This measures 8.2 mm in length and 3.3 mm wide. It measures 29.2 mm in length, 30.8 mm wide and 11.5 mm thick. It weighs 67.1 g…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-ECD34B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete artefact of uncertain function and dating, possibly Post Medieval in dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of a sub rectangular piece of sheet copper alloy, with incomplete rivet holes in each corner. A pointed oval piece of sheet silver metal has been attached to the centre of the copper alloy sheet, using three circular sectioned silver rivets. A second piece of sheet silver metal with two circular sectioned silver rivets is separate from the larger fragment (not photographed). The rivets have a diameter of 1.2 mm. The artefact measures 19.2 mm in le…
Created on: Monday 15th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
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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-824519
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post medieval to Modern (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefacts consists of a hollow copper alloy cylindrical tube, open at one end, measuring 11.1 mm in diameter and 38.3 mm in length. The tube has an internal diameter of 6.7 mm and 11.5 mm deep. Filemarks are present on the open end. A small circular perforation is present on one side, positioned about a third of the length down from the open end. It has an internal diameter of 3.2 mm. A circular sectioned arm is present, on one side, with a worn diagonal…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-193602
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, Unidentified object, but possibly a harness fitting, of the Medieval to Post Medieval period, possibly dating from c.AD 1300 - c. AD 1800. The object is broadly rectangular in plan and almost square in section. It has an incomplete rectangular handle at the top. There is no slot or perforation for an axis bar. Below this is decoration consiting of two circular collars with a recess in between. At the base are two broadly rectangular, D shaped section lugs with a rectangular space in between. The object measures 18.4 mm in length and is 9.4 mm wide.…
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2015
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