Record ID: PUBLIC-5E7C31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A lead weight of uncertain date, ranging from the Roman to post-medieval periods (c. 43-1800 AD). The weight is broadly sub-cylindrical in form and sub-trapezoidal in cross-section, tapering slightly from its base to its top. The base of the weight is slightly indented, and on its flat top is a deep cut-mark probably relating to post-depositional damage. The weight is in relatively good condition, with an even patina covering all of its surfaces. The object is c. 22mm wide at its top, c. 26mm wide at its base, stands 19.48mm high and weighs 123.4g. Undecorated lead weights such as …
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-DDF537
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead fabric weight with an indentation in the centre of the front, which contains two holes, one either side of a central ridge. Around the indentation a decorative linear pattern has been etched into the surface: a circle formed of short diagonal grooves. Both the front and back surfaces of the object are pitted and scratched. The weight measures 31.7mm x 32.6mm, is 3.3mm deep and weighs 27g. The indentation measures 9mm in diameter. This object can be compared with SUSS-4D4421 on this database, which has similar decoration. These weights were and are used to weigh down the he…
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6A1E32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A 17th-century post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight of Charles I or Charles II, seemingly for a two ounce weight, now 11% underweight. It has the following verification marks: - Crown over C* - the royal cypher (11 o'clock) - The sword of St Paul - the City of London Guildhall mark (12 o'clock) - 'A' for Averdepois - the trade weight system (1 o'clock) - Ewer - The London Founders' Company mark (6 o'clock) * The letter is not completely certain, but appears to be a 'C' rather than a 'G'. The style and relatively small size of the crown above it is also consistent with an attribu…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
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Record ID: FAKL-937A64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead weight of uncertain date, shape irregular but broadly a flat topped cone. Through its length is a 2.3mm diameter hole. Diameter 16.7mm tapering to 9.5mm, Height 16.1mm, Mass 20.21g..
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2016
Last updated: Sunday 3rd January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-170F0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
A pyramid-shaped fishing or trading lead weight, perhaps late medieval or early post-medieval (c. 1300-c. 1600 AD). The weight is topped by a loop of lead creating a hole where something could be passed through it, either for hanging or moving the weight. The straight sides then flare to a flat rectangular base. Its patina is white, suggesting it has some age to it. The base of the weight is 13mm by 15.44mm, it is 21.39mm in height and weighs 19.54g. These weights and sizes do not convert directly to imperial sizes, but wear of the object might account for the difference.
Created on: Monday 28th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2016
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Record ID: NMS-046A1A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy nested cup weight with punched dots around the top of the rim. Eight smaller punched dots on the exterior of the base do not form any obvious pattern. Cf. Biddle 1990, 916, 921, nos. 3198-9; Egan 1998, no. 976. Diameter 23.5 - 27.5mm. Height 10.7mm. The wall is of variable thickness, 1.3 - 3.1mm. Weight 24.98g / 385.6 grains / 16.07 pennyweights. Overweight for 16 pennyweights = 384 grains = 1/15th of 1 pound troy. Cf. NMS-048EFF. 15th -early 16th century. ab093
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-21A3A1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Sub-circular lead fabric weight. There is a shallow 9.17mm diameter circular recess on one face, within which are two circular holes that pierce through the disc. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today. Diameter: 25.48mm Thickness: 2.98mm, Weight: 13.7gms
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-20A1C7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A tall, triangular lead weight, possibly dating from the Roman to Post Medieval periods but essentially undatable. The weight is complete and undecorated with a grey colour. It is thick and flat, and has iron blocking a hole through the apex, probably the remains of an iron suspension loop. The weight measures 49.43mm high, 41.69mm wide at the base, and is 8.47mm thick. It weighs 116.4 grams. These weights are not yet completely understood. It is possible they could have been fishing weights dating from the medieval period or later, but due to a lack of context this weight must rem…
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-16BE67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A tall triangular lead weight, possibly dating from the Roman to Post Medieval periods but essentially undatable. The weight is thick and largely flat, with rounded lower corners and sides that taper to a curved apex which has a projecting tab. A small circular hole has been punched through the sides of this tab, perhaps for suspension. There is also another 3.5mm hole right through the centre of the weight from front to back, 21mm from the base. The weight is complete and undecorated, with a grey colour. It measures 63.61mm high, 8.5mm across the suspension loop, 37.45mm wide at th…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-12B9F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular lead fabric weight with a pale grey patina. There is a 7.58mm circular recess on one side, within which are two circular holes that pierce thorugh the disc. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today. This particular weight is unusual in that it has been decorated with grooves radiating out from the centre. Compare PUBLIC…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: FASW-7F5F27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Weight. Cast circular disc with notches. (No image available.) Weight 9.04g (other dimensions not recorded). (Report by Susan M. Youngs, formerly British Museum). This object is most similar to weight 11 from Gilton, Kent, Grave 66 (Scull 1990, fig. 2), one of the few weight-sets to have been found in grave. When found individually, such things can be impossible to identify reliably (Hinton 2000, 63-6 and 111-2); in this case, the notches enabled the identification to be made. At 9.04 g, the disc is within a reasonable tolerance of seven times a unit of 1.3 g, based on Merovingi…
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-34A5D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Published
Circular lead fabric weight, flat on one side, and rounded edge around the circumference on the other. The are two very small circular holes that pierce through the disc. Compare PUBLIC-12B9F7. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today. Diameter 26.51mm, Thickness 4.38mm, Weight 23.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-347B2A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Published
Sub-circular lead fabric weight. There is a shallow 7.20mm diameter circular recess on one face, within which are two circular holes that pierce through the disc. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today. It measures 22.22 x 23.93mm, Thickness 4.26mm, Weight 15.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2DF331
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
Circular lead fabric weight with a pale grey or cream flaky patina. There is a shallow 7.83mm diameter circular recess on one side, within which are two circular holes that pierce through the disc. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today. Diameter 27.63mm, Thickness 4.48mm, Weight 22.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-72F4A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular lead fabric weight of unusually elaborate design. There is a circular recess on one face, within which are two circular holes that pierce through the disc; these holes are separated by a raised line tapering at one end. The weight is stamped with a ribbed border around the edge of the circular recess. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still avail…
Created on: Tuesday 28th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6113D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Published
Circular lead fabric weight. There is a circular recess on one side, within which are two circular holes that pierce the disc. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today. Diameter 33.33mm, Thickness 3.80mm, Weight 25.7gms
Created on: Monday 27th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-AC95BA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead fabric weight of Post-Medieval or Modern date (AD 17500-2000). The object is sub-circular and flat with a central, circular recess on one face, within which are two circular perforations. The metal is a dark cream in colour with a smooth patina. It is 25.26mm in diameter and 3.34mm thick. It weighs 14.8 g. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, a…
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: BH-FAE5C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A shaped stone weight, probably dating from the Medieval period and produced for weighing down a fish trap. The weight has been carved from local oolitic limestone and is roughly T-shaped. The oval-sectioned shaft is reasonably well finished and there is a cylindrical perforation a short distance above the halfway point. The head has squared-off sides but the top is irregular. Much of the surface is covered by a dark stain from its deposition or use. Height: 145mm; width: 92.5mm; thickness: 62.7mm; hole diameter: 18.2mm. Weight: 863.1g. These weights are discussed by Dennis C…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-07268F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Early medieval, Viking weight of 9th or 10th century date The weight comprises a cut fragment of ornamental enamelled copper alloy metalwork set into a lead base and is near-complete, missing much of the enamel (with a weight of 116.3g). The lead base is flat and sub-oval (36.5mm x 27.5mm) and the sides are slightly concave and convergent to the top face with a sub-rectangular section (19.0mm thick). A decorated enamelled copper alloy mount, now of sub-triangular form is surmounted into the lead (27mm long and 19mm wide). The mount is decorated with geometric motifs. The lower mo…
Created on: Friday 27th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2016
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Record ID: DYFED-36EF3C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Published
Cast circular and biconical weight with central circular aperture (diameter- 9mm). It is undecorated, with apale grey/white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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