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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-618D7C
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bridle bit of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
Less than 25% of the bridle bit is present. The bridle bit is in two parts, joined together. The first part is a strap junction, with a circular loop at one end, leading into a circular sectioned shaft, with central swelling, and then into an incomplete larger loop. The second part is an incomplete fitting, secured in the circular loop. It consists of a circular loop, with two split terminals.
The strap junction measures 52.1 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide and 9.3 mm thick. The fitting measures 2…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-613296
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nut cracker, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD).
Less than 50% of the nutcrackers are present, with most of one arm present. The hinge is missing from the top of the arm. The outer face is decorated by three sets of paired horizontal ribs, and its cross section is semi circular. Below this the arm is plain until the acorn molding. The inner face has multiple horizontal ridges. An acorn shaped terminal is present at the lower end.
It measures 73.0 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. It we…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WAW-6B9D73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver shilling of William III (AD 1694-1702). Uncertain bust dating to c. AD 1695-1700 (Spink 2000: 325-7). Coin is extremely worn.
Overall dimensions: 24.30mm in diameter, 1.29mm in thickness and 4.32g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F13B24
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast lead alloy heraldic mount, possibly a harness fitting of Post-Medieval date (AD1600-1800).
The mount is decorated with a fantastic beast, possibly a wyvern or dracontile. The overall size of the mount is uncertain as part of the mount is missing, having broken off. It is probable that the broken section would have depicted the tail of the beast.
The reverse of the mount is plain, flat and undecorated. There is evidence of the use of at least one iron lug to secure the mount to a belt or harness.
The mount measures 38.7mm in length, is 27mm high and 4.5mm t…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-52AF78
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy unidentified object, possibly a token, weight or gaming piece of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD1400-1800). The object is circular in plan; the disc is a lot thicker than the usual lead tokens of the age. The upper face is decorated with a cast design comprising an outer circumferential rim and inner concentric rim at the centre. Within the inner circle is a circular raised pellet. In the void between the outer and inner circles are a series of crude incised crossing lines. The reverse face is flat and un-decorated. The token has a dark green to brown colo…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-520089
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD1400-1800). The token is oval in plan. The upper face is decorated with a cast design comprising concentric circles. There are two outer circumferential circles with a central raised pellet. It is possible that the overall design can be compared to Powell's type 31 (Circular or elliptical geometric) The reverse face is flat and un-decorated. The token has a dark grey/brown coloured patina across all surfaces.
Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, …
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-51D858
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD1400-1800). The token is circular in plan. The upper face is decorated with a cast design comprising a raised pellet in the centre with four raised pellets surrounding it. It is possible that the overall design can be compared to Powell's type 14 (crosses) which is similar to the tokens imitating Medieval coinage however this example does not have the raised cross usually seen with the pellets then located in the segments. The reverse face is flat and un-decorated. The token has a dark grey coloured patina across all…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C87CFA
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy hooked tag or dress fastener dating to the 16thcentury.
The object consists of a flat piece of copper alloy with a curved rectangular hook placed vertically at the lower edge. An inverted-trapezoidal lobe is placed at the upper edge of the dress fastener. Below this the body of the fastener is broadly circular in plan. The decoration consists of a moulded pellet in the centre surrounded by a moulded incised flower consisting of six petals. The flower is surrounded by six evenly spaced perforations forming an openwork pattern which is in turn border…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-9C1BAC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy eye-section for a belt or strap fitting of the Late Post Medieval period, dating from c. 1800 - c. 1850.
The object is composed of two integral parts, a domed plate with an attachment loop at either end. At the opposite side there is an integrally cast suspension loop set at a right angle to the plate, this has a circular perforation through the centre (diameter: 4.13 mm). The domed plate has a prominent forward facing male lion's head at the centre. It has a heavy mane. It is quite naturalistic in design suggesting a later date. The plate is concave at…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
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Record ID: WAW-6B5088
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (c.1600 to 1800) pipe tamper: The copper alloy pipe tamper is complete. The pipe tamper consists of a female figure modelled in the round, but being rather narrow in profile. The figure has her hair partially tied otherwise it hangs down her back. She is wearing a long flowing dress which is gathered at the waist and has a low neck line. Her arms are by her side and one leg is revealed from the thigh downwards through a split in the dress. The figure is stood on a circular pedestal which is the tamper element of the object, and this is 14.53mm diameter. The figure is now…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F94A6C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bifacial token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 to c. AD 1700). Powell type 14 depicting an expanded cross on the obverse. Powell type 2 on the reverse, depicting possible initials NV.
Diameter: 24.9 mm
Thickness: 4.1 mm
Weight: 12.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4F4625
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which probably functioned as a Curtain fitting, of Late Medieval or Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1400 - AD 1600.
The loop is oval in plan and is lozenge shaped in section. It has bevelled inside and outside edges on obverse and reverse. There is a raised knop at the top of the ring, this could be a casting irregularity. There is no other decoration on the surface.
The fitting has an external diameter of 27.6 mm and and internal diameter of 18.8 mm. It has a thickness of 4.2 mm and weighs 6.7 g.
The loop is a dark green or grey in colour …
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-2E4E27
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which probably functioned as a Curtain fitting, of Late Medieval or Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1400 - AD 1600.
The loop is circular in plan and is lozenge shaped in section. It has bevelled inside and outside edges on obverse and reverse. One side of the object, the right, appears to be wider than the other side, this could be a casting irregularity. There is no other decoration on the surface.
The ring or loop has an external diameter of 27.4 mm, and an internal diameter of 18.6 mm, it has a thickness of 3.1 mm and weighs 5.5 g.
Th…
Created on: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-9F3834
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button, of Post medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900).
The button can be described in two parts: the head and the shank. The shank is incomplete, with the remains of a rectangular lug positioned slightly off centre on the reverse. The head of the button has been made from a circular disc, with moulded decoration on the front. The reverse is undecorated.
The decoration on the front consists of two figures in a bedroom. A man stands to the left, bent slightly over to the right. His right arm is bent, with elbow raised, and both legs are bent. He is holdin…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E5D0BA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bifaced token of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).
The token is sub circular in shape and slightly bent. The obverse depicts a long cross design with a pellet in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse has a raised line across it (Powell type 3).
The token has a diameter of 28.5 mm and is 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 24.4 g.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2CCE71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold, Post Medieval, Half Guinea of William III (AD 1694 - AD 1702) dating to the year 1695. The obverse shows the laureate head of the king facing right and reads GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA. The reverse shows four shields at the four cardinal points, with an undecorated sceptre in each quarter and a lion rampant (Lion of Nassau?) in the centre. The legend reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1695. Mint: London. Spink No 3466, page 343. Coin has been bent - probably damaged whilst in the plough soil.
Diameter: 20 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 3.4 g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DFA271
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).
The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a cross hatched or grid design (Powell Type 7). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token is bent slightly making it concave on the obverse.
The token has a diameter of 18 mm and is 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g.
The token is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Lead tokens are…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DF1FD5
Object type: PEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible handle dating from the Post Medieval period (AD 1600 - 1900).
The handle is sub triangular in plan and circular in cross section. The top of the handle is wider than the bottom, and has a hole in the centre, it is unclear how far the hole goes down the object. The handle is decorated with a number of sections varying in size, some of these are reel shaped (ie concave in the centre) and some are sub circular, two sections from the top of the handle is a larger section that is decorated with a twist like pattern (resembling twisted rope). The handle t…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B77D7B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700).
The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but sub rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth and polished. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of use in the form of scratches on the surface. Sooting is present on the exterior of the fragment.
The fragment has a rim diameter of 44 cm and 3% of the rim is present. It has a length of 27.63 mm and is 48.3 mm w…
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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