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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: WMID-9D6540
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern Victorian copper alloy token dating to circa AD 1862 - 1893.
Obverse: The token is circular with a central circular field with a shield at the centre and the word 'FORWARD' written underneath in a scroll. Surrounding this in a circumferential circular band is the address: SMALLBROOK STREET BIRMINGHAM. A further outer circumferential field reads: DAY'S CRYSTAL PALACE CONCERT HALL.
Reverse: The central circular field has a 3d symbol for the value of the token. In the surrounding circumferential field it reads: THE SAME EVENING AS RECIEVED. The outer field reads: TO …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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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-DEF85B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring probably dating to the Modern period (c. AD 1900-2000).The object is comprised of a sheet of hammered metal bent round to form a ring with the two ends overlapping and soldered together. The ring is decorated with a rough hammered pattern giving the impression of an uneven surface and rough edges. The band is slightly thinner just after the overlap but widens across the rest of the band. The object has a yellow metal coating.
A similar object of unknown date has been recorded on the PAS database: DENO-76268D.
The overall dimensions are as foll…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-DE756B
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver snuff box dating to the Modern period (AD 1871-1920). The object is rectangular in plan and also in cross-section. It is comprised of two halves joined by a hinge along the left side. There is a suspension loop soldered to the top of one of the halves. The box is intricately decorated with incised floral decoration on both faces. The outward face bears a leaf and flower motif in a V-shape with a diamond shape at the lower end and a frilled semi-circle at the upper end, enclosing half of a twelve-petalled flower. The reverse face depicts flowers and leaves on stems wi…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-031AEE
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy and silver-plated bracelet dating to the Modern period (c. AD 1950-2010). The bracelet is comprised of a rectangular sheet of metal curved round to form a C-shape to make the main body of the object. Affixed onto the outer face are two parallel lines of four bow motifs in relief at both terminal ends, interspersed with blue and red stones set in raised cup-like recesses. In the centre of the bracelet are two possible zoomorphic fixtures also in relief on either side of a raised inscription in Hindi or Sanskrit. The inscription is repeated across two lines. So f…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: FAKL-891A98
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Published
Modern, cast copper alloy pipe tamper in the form of a human leg. A shoe is suggested on the foot, this is marked by a defined heel and terminates at ankle level. A further transition is marked around the calf which could mark the top of a stocking. The knee is bent at 90 degrees and the leg terminates at mid thigh, the terminaltion being marked with with a pattern of crossing, incised lines. Length 45.0mm, Width 33.2mm, Diameter (of termination) 9.5mm, Mass 17.26g.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: WMID-4EBD49
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade token dating from the Modern Period (AD 1800).
The token is a one penny token struck in 1812 by the Union Copper Company of Birmingham. The obverse depicts two hands joined in the centre of the field. Above there is what looks like a quatrefoil flanked by two pellets, below is the date 1812. The legend reads: [ ]ION COPPER COMPANY BIRMINGHAM. The reverse has the words 'ONE PENNY TOKEN' struck in the field, the legend reads PAYABLE IN CASH NOTES.
The token measures 36.02 mm in diameter, it is 3.41 mm thick and it weighs 26.6 g. The tokn is a mid to d…
Created on: Friday 8th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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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: NARC-7169F8
Object type: WEAPON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast hollow eagle's head terminal with a rivet hole in the top of the head and an oval aperture at the neck. A similar, slightly more elaborate and gilded example has been recorded on the PAS database (SUR-8EF261). The terminal is possibly a dagger pommel and is possibly of military origin. It measures 25.2 mm in height and 27.6 mm from the back of the head to the beak. It is 16.64 mm wide. The rivet hole on the top is 3.5 mm in diameter and the aperture in the neck is 14.4 mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
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