Record ID: WAW-5A5992
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete foot / leg from a cast lead alloy toy tripod ewer of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1400 - 1600 AD). The leg is broadly L shaped in plan and circular in cross section. The upper edge is broken, presumably in antiquity. This is where the leg would have joined the body of the vessel. The rest of the vessel is missing. From this broken edge the leg tapers slightly and then expands to form a relatively wide foot. The foot projects away at right angles from the leg and is roughly D shaped in cross section, with a flat base. No signs of decoration ar…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3571C8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'toy' cannon, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The toy is described as if it was a functioning cannon: The cascable (or cascabel) and the cascabel button has a length of about 9.40mm. The base ring diameter is 8.82mm. Between the base ring and the first astragal, the vent field has a length of c. 5.28mm and the circular vent itself has a diameter of 2.36mm. This vent is sometimes referred to as a 'touch-hole'. The trunnions (length: 19.56mm) are positioned on the first reinforce ring. The trunnions are set about mid…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1DB970
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy toy jug, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 16th Centuries AD). The jug is sub rectangular in plan and circular in cross section. A casting seam is present along the both sides of the jug, along the length of the handle and directly opposite the handle. The base of the jug is circular. Faint signs of decoration are present on both sides. The handle is long and narrow, being formed from multiple diagonal protrustions. The jug is mid white to pale grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 41.05mm in height, 19.89mm dia…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-EFDAD5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy torso, probably from an articulated figurine or doll, probably of Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Both sides of the torso have been decorated the same, with one side being a mirror image of the other. The torso consists of a jerkin style tunic, below a neck ruff, with a sunburst design on the right and several curved lines on the left. The waist is marked by a thick horizontal line. Below this, vertical slightly curved lines indicate fabric decoration and folds. Two iron rivets are present, one at shoulder height and one at hip height. It is be…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-BC3432
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy toy or miniature cauldron, of Late Medieval or early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1600). Approximately 95% of the toy cauldron is present, with one of the three legs missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan the cauldron is irregular with a rounded body. It has a sagging base which flares into the rounded body and then tapers inward at the neck before expanding again to form a flared rim. Two diametrically opposed 'lug-like' looped handles are positioned from the rim to the flaring belly of the pot. The cross section of these loops is lento…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-046C16
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1900. The serrated disc has two string holes which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. Originally seventeen triangular spokes/teeth were present. Two are now missing with the rest either folded over or bent. The whirligig has a mid grey colour with an even patina. Length: 41.42mm. Width: 35.26mm. Thickness: 2.54mm. Weight: 14.2g. Comparable whirligigs recorded under references NMS-2C91DS, GLO-7194F8, IOW-41FB50.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-8F7E83
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1900). The toy is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in section. It has been folded in half. The serrated disc has two string holes which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. Originally seventeen triangular spokes/teeth were present, now all quite worn and present as stubs. The whirligig has a diameter of 45.68 mm, it is now 24.64 mm wide and is 3.03 mm thick. It weighs 36.5 g. The whirligig is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar whi…
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E26595
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy two dimensional bird, probably from a toy such as a cock shy, of Late Post Medieval to Early Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The bird is crescent shaped, with remains of two legs at the base of the crescent. Decorational detail is present on one side only and seems to depict feathers. The tail and the head are hard to determine the details. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 28.1 mm in length, 32.2 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 9.1 g. The figurine is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by …
Created on: Monday 27th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BAB93A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1600 - AD 1900). The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead alloy metal, with a serrated edge. The toy has five string holes (two complete, three incomplete) which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. Originally fifteen (15) triangular spokes/teeth were present, now four survive complete. The rest are incomplete or broken off. It has a diameter of 33.4 mm and is 1.4 mm thick. The string holes have an internal diameter of 2.9 mm. It weighs 5.0 g. The wh…
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2016
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Record ID: WMID-471BB2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'toy' cannon, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The toy is described as if it was a functioning cannon: The cascable (or cascabel) and the cascabel button has a length of about 10.1 mm. The base ring diameter is 10.44 mm. Between the base ring and the first astragal, the vent field has a length of c. 4.4 mm and the circular vent itself has a diameter of 2.60 mm. This vent is sometimes referred to as a 'touch-hole'. The trunnions (length: 15.6 mm) are positioned on the first reinforce ring. The trunnions are set about mid-way dow…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7AC2E3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1600 - AD 1900). The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead alloy metal, with a serrated edge. The toy has two string holes which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. A third hole is present towards the edge, located at 5 o'clock and appears to have been stamped out. Originally twenty one (21) triangular spokes/teeth were present. Some have been worn down and / or have had the tips bent over. It has a diameter of 48.7 mm and is 2.2 mm thick. The string holes…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-5EA385
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy toy wheel, of probable Post medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The wheel is circular. It has six radiating spokes, with a central perforated hub. The spokes have a lentoid cross section. The rim has a rectangular cross section. Mould casting lines are present along the edges of the spokes and the centre of the rim. It has a diameter of 31.7 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 22.5 g. The wheel is an off white to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. Similar toy wheels have been recorded on the PAS database including LANC…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2013
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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-E97FC2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1600 - AD 1900). The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead alloy metal, with a serrated edge. The toy has two string holes which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. Twelve (12) triangular spokes/teeth are present, some folded over. It has a diameter of 47.3 mm and is 3.8 mm thick. The string holes have an internal diameter of 6.7 mm. It weighs 24.4 g. The whirligig is an off white to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several sim…
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-E4F058
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'toy' cannon, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The toy is described as if it was a functioning cannon: The cascable (or cascabel) and the cascabel button has a length of about 9.5 mm. The base ring diameter is 12.9 mm. Between the base ring and the first astragal, the vent field has a length of c. 6.0 mm and the circular vent itself has a diameter of 1.8 mm. This vent is sometimes referred to as a 'touch-hole'. No trunnions are present. The muzzle astragal has a diameter of 12.5, with an internal diameter of 5.3 mm. The barrel…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-6FEDE8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy - pewter - toy cup dating to the early Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. Approximately 60% of the cup survives, the rest is missing due to old breaks. The cup has also been flattened. None of the damage is new and was probably caused movement in the plough soil. The cup bowl sits on a circular, hollow stand. The original shape of the cup is uncertain due to damage, but the sides of the cup probably widened from the base of the rim of the cup. The surfaces of the cup are plain and undecorated. Soil still adheres to the surfaces of the cup cau…
Created on: Monday 17th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BCFD74
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy petronel (gun), with an iron core, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The petronel consists of a cylindral barrel, the butt, trigger and trigger guard. The butt (handle) has been decorated with a lozenge lattice pattern with pellets between. Scroll decoration is present beneath the open powder pan. Iron corrosion products are present around the powder pan and trigger guard area, obscuring those details. It measures 80.0 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 7.6 mm thick. It weighs 31.1 g. The toy petronel is a off white colour, with an…
Created on: Monday 14th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B9F963
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead toy doll of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 - 1800. The remaining portion represents a female torso. The head, arms and part of the skirt are missing. It is sub-triangular with raised moulded decoration on the upper surface. The decoration consists of a central ridge flanked by a series of transverse ridges giving the impression of a ridged bodice. Beneath the bodice are slightly curved vertical ridges, representing the fabric folds of a dress or skirt. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The toy is 28.6 mm long, 15.1 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 5.2g…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-CAF788
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy and glass toy clock or watch face, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1800 - AD 1900). Approximately 50% of the toy is present, consisting of the clock face and back. The suspension loop and edges are damaged. It was probably a multi component toy watch, which are cast in one piece, with an integral pendant, hinge, button or catch. Circumferential ridges are present around the edge of the clock face and on the reverse. Transverse radiating grooves are present as a border around the dial or face. The watch or clock face consists of a white back ground…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-62F6A5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'toy' cannon, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The toy is described as if it was a functioning cannon: The cascable (or cascabel) and the cascabel button has a length of about 11.1 mm. The base ring diameter is 11.4 mm. Between the base ring and the first astragal, the vent field has a length of c. 6.5 mm and the circular vent itself has a diameter of 1.8 mm. This vent is sometimes referred to as a 'touch-hole'. Two trunnions are present, one on either side. They have a length of 18.5 mm, a diameter of 3.9 mm and have a circul…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.