Record ID: WMID-6ABC41
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold mourning finger ring, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The hoop is slightly misshapen and is no longer circular in shape. The hoop is D shaped in cross section. The exterior of the hoop has been engraved with a pictoral device. This device consists of two engraved saltires with rounded ends. Between the saltires is a sub rectangular recessed section. Both the saltires and the sub rectangular area have been keyed for enamel, traces of white enamel still remain in the ends of the saltires. It is possible that this sub rectangular area may represe…
Created on: Thursday 10th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birmingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-937427
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case: 2010 T709 Findspot: 'Allesley Area', Coventry Description: Gold ornamental ring, square bezel set with colourless faceted stone. The bezel, with fluted decoration at the sides, is enamelled in pale blue; the shoulder with engraved floral ornament is also enamelled pale blue. Dimensions: Diameter: 18.7mm, Band Width: 2.1mm, Thickness: 1.2mm, Bezel Width: 5.5mm, Bezel Length: 6.6mm, Bezel Thickness: 3.95mm, Weight: 2.4g Date: Late 17th or early 18th century; compare SUR-52A8F2. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% preciou…
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A026C1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A silver-gilt dress-pin consisting of a spherical head and near-complete shaft, most probably of post-Medieval date. The point of the shaft appears to have broken off. The head is decorated with a double band of filigree running around the circumference, measuring 1.5mm in width. Both hemispheres of the head are decorated with three single bands of filigree encircling filigree trefoils (also made of single bands) with a central knop. The three spaces between the encircled trefoils are filled with a knop tightly encircled by a single filigree band. The crown of the head is…
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coventry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-083DF2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy Post-Medieval toggle. The object consists of body which is pointed oval in plan and broadly oval in section, attached on one side to a transverse, straight stem which terminates in a double loop, presumably for attachment. The stem in broadly rectangular in section. There are raised circular collars around the perforations of the double loop. A distinct ridge runs around the body, joining the sides of the stem and of approximately the same width. The thickness of the seam appears broadly uniform around the body of the object. There is some of the soil on the surface…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birmingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B7F065
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
A contemporary forgery of a silver struck/ hammered Commonwealth halfgroat, dating between 1649-1660 AD. The coin is poorly engraved and struck with a crudely cut die. Additionally, the two slightly interlocking shields of St. George and the Irish harp on the coin's reverse are the wrong way round.
Created on: Monday 19th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-7A21D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
A silver sixpence of William III, minted in 1697 AD. The coin is in a fair and slightly worn condition with most of the detail still recognisable.
Created on: Friday 16th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-2A28E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Published
Elizabeth I threepence, dating to 1580 AD. The coin is in a poor condition with most of the obverse and reverse worn away.
Created on: Monday 12th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-3012A4
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy spur fragment. Sides decorated with diagonal grooves, spur neck upturned with ring decoration. 8 point goad, iron pin. Probably 16th/17th century.
Created on: Thursday 25th September 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-2FE180
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy buckle, sub-oval double loop. Probably 17th or 18th century.
Created on: Thursday 25th September 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2012
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Record ID: WMID-C20185
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Published
Handle and part of body of vessel. Pale orange medium fabric with grit. Partially glazed with yellow and brown, on inner and outer surfaces of sherd. Possibly lead glazed slip decorated earthenware, 17th - 18th century. Possibly Midlands yellow ware.
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-448AB6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy double looped buckle, possibly Post Medieval. Trefoil moulding to outer edge of each loop. Lobed knop to each end of strap bar. Rounded outer surface to buckle, reverse is flat. No pin. Fair condition. Possibly dated c1550-1650.
Created on: Thursday 3rd July 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2012
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Record ID: WMID-4455E2
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy crotal bell, possibly Post Medieval. Spherical bell with closed end and loose metallic pea. Two sound holes to upper half. Two to lower half, conjoined by slit. Angular suspension loop. Floral and heraldic decoration to whole. Good condition except for 'piercing' to upper half. Possibly dated c1500-1600.
Created on: Thursday 3rd July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2016
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Record ID: WMID-43E767
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Thursday 3rd July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5541
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5530
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
The buckle frame was originally a pointed oval, double loop shape in plan, however only one loop ans strap bar remains. The strap bar is sub-triangular in cross section. The surface of the buckle is corroded.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2002
Last updated: Saturday 11th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID5544
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5525
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5356
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Published
The clasp is a snake 'S' shape in plan. One loop has iron crusted onto the surface. The visible terminal has a zoomorphic head. The body is moulded at the mid point. The clasp has grey/green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2002
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: WMID5108
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS BALSALL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID5114
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.