Record ID: WAW-00268B
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular lead post medieval casting mould, the upper surface of which has the impressions of two latches, the hooks facing each other, with a shallow channel joining them. Each latch impression is approximately 35mm long, with a hook at one end and an eye at the other. The reverse surface and edges of the object are irregular and undecorated. The object has a grey patina. The object is 51.4mm long by 43.4mm wide and is 9.8mm thick. Its weight is 174.4g.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: LIN-E6A8C1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver disc of unknown function and date, probably modern. One side carries an impression of P + and RX, on the other a stamped C and W. Possibly a token or trial piece. Dimensions: Diameter: 18.30 mm, Thickness: 0.77 mm; Weight: 0.89g.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-26D175
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy token, issued by John Cooke and Sons, of London, between AD 1830 and AD 1940. It imitates a Venetian gold ducat. The obverse legend is fictitious and reads OVCHMEI (left anticlockwise); YCOC (centre vert.); IDOT NOCEN (right clockwise). The reverse legend alludes to the Issuer, John Cooke and Sons, and reads JOANNES ILLE COQVVS SVI FILIIQVE. It is normally struck on a pierced flan, with scalloped edges. It has a diameter of 18.73 mm and is 0.87 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 grams. John Cooke and Sons issued imitation foreigns coins to adve…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-331ED2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap/ belt fitting in the form of a snake, of Modern dating (18th to 20th Centuries AD) (length: 36mm; width: 18mm; thickness: 3mm; weight: 5.65g). This 'S' shaped buckle is sub-oval in section and has a pointed head (with a bird/ eagle appearance) at one end with the eye and mouth clearly marked on both sides. However, small and multiple lines of crescent scales are only visible on one side, which appear just below the head to the tail of the artefact, which tapers to a slanted point. The artefact is in a worn but fair condition with a dark green patin…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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