Record ID: WMID-1049D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 to AD 161), dating to AD 140 (Reece Period 7). AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS reverse type depicting bust of Marcus Aurelius, draped, right. Mint of Rome. C.f. RIC III Antoninus Pius 415b. Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-102702
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117 to AD 138), probably dating to the period AD 125 to AD 127 (Reece Period 6). Minted in Rome. Reverse type depicting Hercules, naked, seated right on cuirass, resting club on shields and holding Victory. C.f. RIC II, Part 3 (2nd Ed), 786. Diameter: 19.3 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0FC9B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307 to AD 1327), dating to the period AD 1312 to AD 1314. Minted at Canterbury. Class 11b. C.f. North vol 2, p36, N 1060-1062. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm  Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0EB396
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Minted at London. Class 10cf.  Diameter: 18.0 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0E9376
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Minted at London. Class 10cf.  Diameter: 18.3 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0E688E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Headstud style brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 - AD 200). Approximately 95% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings, foot, pin and hinge. The headloop, pin and catch plate are incomplete. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and rectangular in cross section. The bow head is angular (comma shaped) in profile. The headloop at the top of the brooch is incomplete, and is circular in nature. The bow is decorated by a rectangular decorative headstud. Below the headstud, the bow has been decorated by a column of lozenges ru…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0E2042
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. No decoration is present on the wings. The back of the brooch is undecorated. A semi-cyclindrical r…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0D9B8E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Only the head, one wing and bow remain. The left hand wing is partially remaining with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). Shoulders are present at the junction between bow and wings. Located at the reverse of the head is a broadly oval concave recess where the spring would have been held in place. The bow tapers from the head to a pointed damaged and incomplete foot. The remains of a vertical ridge running the length of the…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0D67D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow and wings. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/3 of its length. A double vertical rope style ridge is present in the centre of the bow. The wings are semi cylindrical, with semi-circular wing caps. Vertical grooves are present at the ends of the wings. A cylindrical recess is prese…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-137B5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series D (type 8; Metcalf 8Z) dating to c.AD700-15, mint: unknown (possibly East Midlands). Ref: Op den Velde and Metcalf 2003: p.42-3, 107-8, cf. nos 145-50 (pl. 6). The coin is broken along an irregular line with approximately 60% of the flan surviving.   Diameter: 11.7 mm Width: 8.2 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 0.8 g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1316C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver half crown of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1636 to AD 1638. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Tun. C.f. North vol 2, p158, no 2209. Diameter: 34.4 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 14.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-12EF0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561, issued as part of the first coinage between AD 1558 and AD 1561). Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Cross crosslet. C.f. North vol 2, p133, no 1987. Diameter: 23.9 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 2.1 g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-12C71F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 to AD 161), dating to AD 140 (Reece Period 7). AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS reverse type depicting the head of Marcus Aurelius right. Mint of Rome. C.f. RIC III Antoninus Pius 417a. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-12968E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69 to AD 79), dating to the period AD 72 to AD 73 (Reece Period 4). AVGVR TRI POT reverse type depicting the priestly implements: Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus. Mint of Rome. C.f. RIC II, part 1 (2nd ed), Vespasian 356. Diameter: 17.6 mm Thickness: 2.6 mm Weight: 2.3 g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-125056
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toy musket of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1640). The musket is cast in one piece with a long barrel which is circular in cross section, the barrel is hollow. On one side is a circular reservoir where the gun powder would have been loaded. Beside this is a raised square shape. Below this is the incomplete trigger guard that runs to the barrel. The barrel is hollow, but currently infilled with soil. The butt is sub triangular in shape. It is decorated with a series of four pellet in circle designs arranged on each side of the butt,…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1178A6
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy prick spur, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). Less than 25% of the spur is present, consisting of the goad, a very short neck and part of both arms. The goad is cuboid with bevelled edges. It is attached to the arms of the spur via a short circular neck. The arms angle downwards and have bevelled edges. The longer remaining part of the arm has been decorated with an oval end, with raised ridges just before. It measures 34.7 mm in length, 48.7 mm wide and 16.9 mm thick. The goad is 14.4 mm wide by 16.0 mm and it is 9.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.6 g.…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1130B5
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy quillon or guard from a dagger or large knife of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1600). The guard consists of a central flat oval area, with a rectangular aperture (this would have held the tang). This measures 6.7 mm wide and 4.2 mm long internally. On either end are onion or nipple shaped knob, which extend from a narrow stem. No other decoration is present. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 8.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The guard is a dark green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movemen…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-10CD88
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount or plaque of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The mount was originally square or rectangular in shape, it is now almost triangular with one original edge remaining. The front has been decorated with an elaborate pattern. Along the left (original edge) is a vertical border, with raised pellets with an annulet at the base. 10 pellets remains. A rope edge is present on the inside. In the centre is a rectangular panel divided originally into four smaller rectangles. Each rectangle is divided in half with a stepped diagonal line. Key…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1039FD
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy enamelled probable zoomorphic (bird) hanging bowl mount of Early Medieval dating (AD 600 to AD 700). The mount consists of a rearward facing hooked head, with circular yellow enamel eyes on either side, just before the blunt point. The neck has a circular cross section. The neck extends down into a lozenge body. At the base of the neck, is an oval shaped head, with indentations to indicate eyes, nose and mouth. A flat triangular knop extends from either side of the head, almost like ears. The reverse of the head is concave with no obvious fittings present.&n…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FF3985
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy or very base copper alloy medal, celebrating the Coronation of George V in 1911. The edges of the medal are damaged, and corrosion products obscure some of the details. The obverse depicts the conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Anne. The legend originally read: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V JUNE 22ND 1911. The reverse depicts the coat of arms with a banner above, reading "LONG LIVE THE KING". It has a diameter of 32.2 mm and is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FEE72E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular copper alloy weight or large token, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is circular in shape, with a flat cross section. The front has been decorated with a forward facing head, with tendrils or snakes extending from the top of the head, and curving round the face. Similar to that of a Medusa style face with snakes as hair. The face is triangular in shape, with a horizontal slit mouth, and circular eyes. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It has a diameter of 29.3 mm and a thickness of 9.8 mm. It weighs 37.0 g. The weight or token is dark gre…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE1ED9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Wroxeter type brooch of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200). The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow. The spring, pin and catchplate are missing.  The head is comprised of a broadly oval flat plate. The lower edges of the plate at the reverse curve upwards slightly to form an enclosed semi circular cell. The bow protrudes from the lower section of the flat plate and is sub rectangular in section and curved in profile. The upper part of the flat plate possibly once extended into a loop as seen on other illustrated examples. …
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7E1193
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Nuremberg 'Lion of St Mark' type jetton, anonymous stock issue with fictitious legends, dating c. 1500-1570. Obverse: Lion of St Mark standing left, nimbate and holding book of gospels, standing within inner solid border (which the halo does not break). Obverse inscription: Illegible Reverse: imperial orb within arched tressure Reverse inscription: illegible Diameter: 25.7 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.4 g. C.f Mitchiner nos. 1098-1099, and SF-B5A617, BUC-80BDD5 on the PAS database.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7DEBA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped half groat of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), dating to the period AD 1422 to AD 1427. Minted at Calais. C.f. North, vol 2, p 74, no 1429. Diameter: 21.7 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7DCB88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut halfpenny, probably of John I of England (AD 1199 to AD 1216), dating to the period AD 1204/5 to AD 1209. Minted in London. Moneyer unknown. Probably Class 5. Diameter: 19.0 mm Width: 9.0 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7D7E5A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a cockerel facing right (Powell types 18). No designs are present on the reverse.  It measures 28.9 mm in diameter and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 11.4 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7C60F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to the period AD 1695-9. Minted at Exeter. C.f. Spink, p 367-8, no 3523; 3530; 3534. Diameter: 20.9 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6BA2C4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy polyhedral pin, of Early Medieval dating (AD 700 to AD 900). The head is sub-cuboid and has angled facets at each corner. Each facet, has a single punched ring-and-dot motif. The remains of a plain transverse collar is present just below the head. The pin shaft has a circular cross section.  The pin head has a length of 9.4 mm, is 9.4 mm wide and 9.0 mm thick. The collar is 0.8 mm long. The pin shaft has a diameter of 2.2 mm. Altogether, the pin has a length of 12.2 mm, is 9.4 mm wide and 9.0 mm&nb…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B313B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6AEE74
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rotary key of Medieval date (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, stem and bit. The bow is flat and lozengiform, with an complete tubular projection (perhaps a suspension loop) at one corner, on the outside edge. Four circular perforations (holes) are present in the bow, positioned irregularly. Internal diameter of the holes is 3.6 mm. Globular knops are present at the upper and lower points. The stem is attached to the bow at another corner. A worn rectangular triple moulding or collar is presen…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6ABC1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy half crown of James II ((AD 1685 - AD1688 (in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1690. Reverse depicts probably crossed spears behind a double arched crown, with June beneath crown, J to the left, R to the right and triple XXX above. Spink (2003) page 169 - 171, number 6580 - 6582. Diameter: 29.6 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 10.2 g During 1689 and 1690, James II operated a military campaign in Ireland from where he planned to mount an invasion of England, having been deposed by Mary and Wi…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A86FC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy signet ring of late medieval to post medieval date. The bezel is oval in shape, 17.1 mm in length, 14.7 mm wide and is raised from the line of the hoop. It has two engraved capital letters 'EH'. These are probably the owner's initials. The hoop is 5.9 wide with D shaped cross section 3.5 mm thick. Only about 10% of the hoop is present, so original diameter can not be determined. The finger ring has a length of 18.8 mm, it is 14.7 mm wide and 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A374A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.8 mm. The whorl measures 25.0 mm in diameter, and 14.2 mm thick. It weighs 39.2 g (1.38 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Spindle whor…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A036F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1305), dating to the period 1280 to 1281. Minted at Bristol. Class 3cd. C.f. North, vol 2, no 1018. Diameter: 19.6 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-68B0A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut half penny of uncertain ruler but dating to between AD 1247 to AD 1278. Mint and Moneyer uncertain. Class uncertain. Diameter: 19.0 mm Width: 9.4 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-551B32
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A short section of a Roman copper alloy bracelet that has been cut and bent into a finger ring dating to c. AD 250-450. The object is formed of a strip of copper alloy. The strip is sub-rectangular in cross section with slightly rounded edges. This strip has been bent into a now mostly circular hoop that overlaps slightly. Both ends appear to be old breaks which suggests the object to be reused, most likely from a bracelet. Decoration on the exterior is hard to determine. It has an external diameter of 18.6 mm, an internal diameter of 14.7 mm. The finger ring is 4…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-54F625
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman dupondius, contemporary copy of a coin of Claudius I, dating to the period c.AD 41-54 (Reece period 2). Reverse type depicting Claudius veiled and togate, standing left, holding simpulum. Prototype of the mint of Rome, cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), nos. 92, 104. Diameter: 22.6 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 4.3 g
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-54E151
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered copper alloy button, of the North Hampshire Militia, dating from between 1757 and 1831. Around 90% of the button is present, missing only the loop on the reverse. The button is circular in shape, with a flat cross section. The front face bears a central sexfoil flower head, probably a rose, with the words NORTH above and HANTS below. A maker's mark 'SF' has been stamped on the reverse.  It has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g.  The button has been silvered on the front. The reverse is a dark green to brown colour…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E91845
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy and enamelled Early-Medieval buckle, dating from circa AD 700-800. The object is broadly an inverted triangle in plan with an incomplete circular projection at the tip. The main body of the buckle then expands to the opposing upper edge which features two incomplete triangular projections on either corner. A rectangular pin hole is present, measuring 4.7 mm by 2.4 mm. The front face of the object has traces of enamel. Original colour uncertain, possibly yellow. Triangular cells, infilled with enamel are present in each of the thre…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E87BD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A predominately complete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has an incomplete tab handle. A faint inverted raised fleur de lis(lys) is present on the reverse, below the handle. The central device is a saltire cross above a spear or similar weapon. Comma abbreviations are present. The initial mark is not visible. The inscription probably reads: S'MAR OF MIChOLAS, probably The Seal of Mark, son of Nicholas. It measures 34.6 mm in length, is 20.3 mm wide and 5.2 …
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E82F65
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has eight pellets within a circle (Powell types 30, 31). No designs are present on the reverse. A casting sprue is visible on the reverse. It measures 16.2 mm in diameter and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D670B5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D651F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy possible model for a trumpet style brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Around 25% of the possible model is present, consisting of the head. The head is conical and tapers to a point. The base is recessed with a depression at the centre.  It measures 15.4 mm in length, 9.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The possible model is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in damage to the original surface. The shape of the artefact is consistent with that of a head of a t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D4AFAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Philip and Mary (AD 1554 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1554 to AD 1558. Minted at the Tower of London. Mint mark: Lis. C.f. North, vol 2, p129, no 1973. Diameter: 23.5 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D47360
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function, but probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with curved ends. The long edges have been bevelled. No decoration appears present on either the front or reverse.  It measures 85.7 mm in length, 12.6 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 33.3 g. The artefact is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil has removed the majority of the original surface and any decoration. It is possible…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D415BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver cut and folded half penny of John of England (AD 1199 to AD 1216), dating to the period AD 1215 to AD 1217. Minted by Moneyer Walter at Canterbury. Class 6c. C.f. North vol 1, p222, no 976/1. Coin has been folded in half, reverse outwards. One half has been lost, the break is patinated. Diameter: 18.0 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D3DB7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Commodus (AD 180-192), perhaps dating to the period c.AD 190 (Reece period 9). Unclear reverse type possibly depicting Genius standing left holding cornucopia and sacrificing over an altar to left. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III no. 561 for a similar reverse type.  Diameter: 27.4 mm Thickness: 4.7 mm Weight: 17.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D3AA7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 318 to AD 320 (Reece Period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories, standing facing, holding a shield inscribed VOT PR over an altar. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 15.6 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-58524C
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy socketed Axe head of Late Bronze Age dating, probably Ewart Park (1000 BC to 700 BC). The socketed axehead has a square mouth, rectangular body, flaring into a crescentic cutting edge, with triangular shaped sides. Three evenly spaced fairly worn ribs are present on the front and back faces. The ribs have a length of 26.5 mm. A side loop is present, measuring 27.5 mm in length, 10.3 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. The mould lines have not been trimmed on either side. A ridge is present beneath the mouth. The blade is crescentic in shape, 47.4 mm wid…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-57EFCE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of the Wirral type dating to c.AD  75-200. Around 50% of the brooch is present, with the foot, headloop and pin missing. It presents a stepped head the top of which would have connected to the now missing headloop. On the reverse of the head is the hinge mechanism which still retains the upper portion of the pin. From the base of the head stretches the bow which begins in a slightly rounded arch that then curves inwards and tapers to a narrowed end with an ornately rounded foot. The upper portion of the bow is decorated with …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-56F8FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1634 to AD 1635. Minted at the Tower of London. Group D. C.f. North vol 2, p159, no 2225. Diameter: 30.1 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 5.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-56902D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Minted at Canterbury. Class 10cf. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-729DF7
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver looped fitting or gem surround of probable late Post Medieval dating (AD 1722 onwards). The looped fitting has a D shaped cross section, probably originally oval in shape but now bent out of shape. At the top of the fitting is a circular attachment, one on each end, secured together with a silver rivet. No inscription on either the interior or exterior. It measures 16.2 mm in length, 8.1 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. The fitting is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The looped fitting is less than 300 years old and is considered to …
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F88D64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold angel of Edward IV, Second reign (AD 1471 to AD 1483), dating to the period AD 1471 to AD 1483. Minted at Tower. C.f. North vol 2, p92. no 1626. Length: 16.7 mm Width: 13.4 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.5 g  
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F2F5ED
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (bronze) copper-alloy Group III palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (1450-1150 cal BC). The object has a single midrib visible on both faces. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly damaged, but appears to be symmetrical. The cutting edge measures 64.1 mm in width and is 2.1 mm thick. The blade has a length of 87.9 mm. In profile the blade is sub-rectangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. It measures 24.3&n…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F2B9A5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled copper alloy bow and fantail type brooch, of Early Roman dating (AD 85 to AD 140). The brooch has short wings with vertical fluting, which are surmounted by an integrally cast loop and conceal a cylindrical case retaining an axis bar for a hinged pin. A constricted keeled bow springs from between the wings and has a rectangle with four cells apt to receive enamel at the mid bow. Below this and a short billeted section there is a triangular or fantail foot with a central reserved triangle, point downwards. A folded catch plate remains behind the foot. The enamel at…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F276EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably of Galerius (AD 293-311) and dating to the period c.AD 305-307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of Trier. cf. RIC VI, p. 207, no. 652b. Diameter: 27.4 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 7.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E02B25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Modern dating (AD 1720 onwards). The finger ring is of the plain hoop style, with a flattened D shape cross section. No inscription or maker's marks are present on the interior. No decoration on the exterior. There is a dark vertical line at one point, probably where the ring got resized at some point. External diameter: 19.8 mm Internal diameter: 16.7 mm Hoop width: 3.5 mm Hoop thickness: 3.4 mm Weight: 2.1 g. ESS-6A1E54 and ESS-002554 are similar finger rings, plain silver bands with no inscription or maker's marks. Both were considered to …
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8AFDE0
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete but bent silver bodkin. The bodkin has been bent in two places. The first bend is at the top, halfway down the square eye and it has been bent approximately 180 degrees. The second bend is around the two thirds down the length and is at an angle of approximately 60 degrees. The bodkin was originally rectangular, flat, and tapers down to a blunt point. At the top of the bodkin, there is a circular ear scoop. Beneath this is an oval section. Below this an vertical square eye. A double horizontal groove is present on both sides beneath the eye. Engraved decoratio…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-75B845
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of the Early Bronze Age, dating from c. BC 2500 - BC 2050 Less than 50% of the axehead is present, consisting of the blade and part of the middle. The butt is missing. The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. In cross section the axe is lentoid in shape. The patina at the break matches with the rest of the axe suggesting the break occurred in antiquity. The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the midd…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4BD76F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver halfpenny of Edward IV (AD 1461 to AD 1470), dating to the period AD 1464/5 to AD 1470, issued as part of the Light Coinage. Minted at London. C.f. North vol 2, p 89, no 1608. Diameter: 12.3 mm Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CD912C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver seal matrix with an octagonal shaped device and incomplete pedestal style handle. The handle has a double collar at the base before dividing into two. Patinated breaks are present here. The device depicts two cherubs holding a crown between them. Beneath the crown are the initials WH and two conjoined hearts. Six petalled flowers are present around the cherubs’ feet. Dimensions: Height: 12.6 mm Width: 18.8 mm Thickness: 16.1 mm Handle width: 6.0 mm Handle thickness: 3.4 mm Device width: 18.8 mm Device length: 16.1 mm Weight: 5.2 g. Discussi…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B8CD48
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mishapen thin gold finger ring, no hall marks or other decoration. Dimensions: Hoop width: 1.3 mm Hoop thickness: 0.7 mm Length: 21.0 mm Width: 16.1 mm Weight: 0.5 g. Discussion: The object is similar in style to LVPL-F848BA, WMID-E6F361, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. In those cases because the finger ring has no features that would enable a secure date, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1722. Conclusion: Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B81674
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gilded silver composite dress hook. It consists of a back plate, sub triangular in shape, with saw-tooth edges. From each of the three corners of the backplate project three hemispherical domes. Each dome is decorated with three filigree wire circles, two of these face away from the centre of the backplate; the one facing the centre is covered with a silver disc - a rove (see below). Small spherical knops are located above and below where the outward facing filigree circles meet. In the centre of the backplate and protruding between the three domes is th…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-62E355
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy oval disc brooch, of Late Roman dating (c. AD 200 to c. AD 350). The brooch is approximately 50% complete, with pin, the central setting and some of the border missing. The front of the brooch has been separated into two separate areas: a central oval and a probable outer oval border. The areas are delimited by a raised flat border. The outer border (which also functions as a rim for the brooch) is missing. Remains of gilding are present in the outer border. The central area is empty, it may have originally held a gem or …
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-607B53
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped copper alloy French jetton, I H S type, issued by Louis IX, dating to the period c. 1447 to c. 1497. C.f. Mitchiner, 1988, p 212, no 608-618. Obverse: Letters IHS in gothic script, with upright stroke of the H crossed. Obverse inscription: not present Reverse: Narrow armed single stranded cross fleuretty with flowers in the angles. Reverse inscription: unclear. Possibly fictious. +GE A[ ]C[ ]IAIES RTEH[ ] Diameter: 24.7 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-5FDF08
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete Roman Colchester derivative brooch of Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4.a, flat wing ends type), dating to AD 75-200. The wings are semi-cylindrical in plan with pierced wing/end caps intact. The end caps extend slightly beyond the diameter of the wings. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. At the reverse of the head is a groove which retains the spring. The spring has an external chord, and four coils to the left of the pin, five coils to the right. One of the coils is missing on the left side of the spring. A rearward facing …
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4F8570
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy (white metal) buckle frame with moulded decoration, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). Around 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of a curved frame, with a flat cross section. The upper, slightly concave surface is covered with moulded floral decoration. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 45.4 mm in length, 21.5 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g. A similar decorative style with double inner band is illustrated on a pewter shoe buckle in Whitehead (2018) no: 696. A similar buckle frame fragment has been record…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4F4F8B
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early Post Medieval copper alloy dress hook dating from AD 1500 to 1600. The openwork plate is depicting an equal armed cross with a central pellet, within a linear circle, four circular holes are present in each quarter. The edge is beaded and engrailed. A sub rectangular attachment loop is present. The single sharp pointed hook is incomplete, with the tip missing. The back is undecorated. It measures 27.4 mm in length, 15.1 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 g. The dress hook is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. The hook has been bent …
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4F1D84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver clipped halfgroat of Henry VII (AD 1485 to AD 1509), dating to the period AD 1490 to AD 1500. Struck jointly between the King and Archbishop Morton. Minted in Canterbury. Class IIIb. Rosette stops, tun/lis. C.f. North vol 2, p102, no 1712. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4E07EE
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A incomplete enamelled harness fitting of probable late Iron Age dating (100 BC to 100 AD). The harness fitting is an irregular shape, almost comma shaped, with a rounded head and a squared tail. The upper surface is flat, with five panels of enamel decoration. The rounded head has three enamel panels, each a lentoid or pointed oval shape, creating a triskele shape between them. The remaining two panels of enamel are sub triangular in shape, continuing down the length of the 'comma' tail'. The edges are bevelled.  The reverse of the tail has a curved recess …
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4D01FC
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / knapped blade, formed from a secondary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The probable blade has a sub trapezoidal cross section, and is sub rectangular in shape. Retouch is present along the long edges and the short side (short, subparallel, abrupt). The probable blade has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage, probably the remains of a core for making blade. The flake has been made from a dark grey flint, with little surface patination. Length: 31.1 mm Width: 21.1 mm Thickness: 4.4 m…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4C7ACC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy rose/orb jetton probably an issue of Jorg (George) Schultes (AD 1515-1559) dating to circa AD 1551-55. Minted in Nuremberg.  The obverse depicts a rose with alternating crowns and fleurs-de-lys surrounding, within an annulet border. The reverse depicts an Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double tressure of three arches, with annulets between arches.  IOSV series of jettons, abbreviating the maker's name in the inscription and attributed to Jorg (George) Schultes. cf. Mitchiner (1988, nos. 1309-1317)…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4C481A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, probably a Polden Hill, group 5 of Roman dating (AD 80 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of the upper part of the bow and wings. The lower half of the bow, foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the wings are semi-cylindrical. The bow head and upper part of the bow is triangular in plan. The head is stepped and angular in profile, a rearward facing hook is present. A rectangular groove is present at the reverse of the head along th…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4B9485
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin probably dating to the Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period (AD 700-900). Around 50% of the pin is present, with just the head and part of the shaft. It comprises a globular spherical head decorated with deep spiralling grooves known informally as 'wrythen-headed'. The shaft projects from the base of the head. This is circular in cross-section and possibly features a very worn transverse collar blow the head. The shaft terminates at an old worn transverse break. The pin measures 13.7 mm long. The head is 7.6 mm diame…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-121EC9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy five sided cruciform style seal matrix of Post Medieval dating (c. 17th Century AD) The seal matrix is cruciform in shape. Five undecorated arms extend from a cuboid central block. A circular hole is present on the empty side. This has an internal diameter of 4.0 mm and is 4.7 mm deep. Each arm has been waisted with contraction before and then expanding outwards to terminate in a circular die face. This has a diameter of 13.8 mm. Each die is engraved with a different motif: A crowned heart pierced by two arrows in saltire; a crest depicting a lion ram…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FFDE04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4j,), c.f. Mackreth Type 4.j. Plate 48, AD c. 70-175 Less than 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of one wing, head and bow. The brooch has one semi-cylindrical wings, which are short and undecorated. A ridge is present at the shoulder. The bowhead is angular in profile and the bow is decorated with a double vertical rectangular, ridged panel. A rearward facing hook is present on the top of the head, this would have held part of the spring. A cylin…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FFC536
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Only the head, one wing and bow remain. The right hand wing is partially remaining with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). Located at the reverse of the head is a broadly oval concave recess where the spring would have been held in place. The bow tapers from the head to a pointed damaged and incomplete foot. There does not appear to be any decoration on the brooch. The brooch measures 25.6 mm in length, 17.0 mm in wid…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FFB1AF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow. The wings, spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/3 of its length. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would originally have retained the spring. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 18.6 mm in length, 9.1 m…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D50D35
Object type: COFFIN FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A pressed tin coffin plaque that would have depicted a pair of cherubs and would have been ovoid. The artefact is fragmented into eight larger pieces and numerous smaller flakes although there are no other signs of corrosion. Dimensions: The largest fragment is approximately 70mm x 30mm. Owing to its fragmentary state, it is not possible to tell the original dimensions of the complete object.  Based on the fragments remaining, the object would probably not have been larger that 100mm wide and 70mm high. Discussion: Tin plaques such as these were common throughout t…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-80C009
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy palstave fragment, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1600 BC to 1000 BC). Around 25% of the palstave is present, consisting of the butt of the axe. The fragment is rectangular with an H shaped cross section. Both front and reverse faces have raised flanges, which taper out towards the butt. No traces of decoration are visible. Air bubbles from the casting process are visible in the break. It measures 23.3 mm in length, 23.6 mm wide and 11.2 mm thick (including flanges), 6.1 mm thick (not including flanges). The butt is 3.5…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E78E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete plain gold finger ring dating to the late Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1719-2000). The ring is a very thin, undecorated band, with a D-shaped cross-section. There is a hallmark on the inside of the band is very worn and difficult to decipher. It was probably in a rectangular cartouche and the second letter is W. The first letter is unclear. It has an external diameter of 18.8 mm, an internal diameter of 16.2 mm. The hoop has a diameter of 1.3 mm. It weighs 1.6 g. The object is similar in style to YORYM-CEA771, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. Judy Rudoe…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7D64BB
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver plated copper alloy split ring of Georgian (19th Century) dating. The ring is circular in shape with floral decorative cast details. A split is present between the front and back halves of the ring, this would have originally opened to enable a charm or another split ring to be joined in. It has an external diameter of 16.0 mm, an internal diameter of 11.6 mm. The hoop is 1.9 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g.  Many different designs of split rings are around. The small size of this ring is suggestive that it would be part of a charm bracelet for the s…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-43D954
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Complete copper alloy (bronze) socketed axe of Sompting type and of Early Iron Age dating (c. 800-600 BC) The axehead is complete (with an overall length of 123.3 mm and a weight of 386.4 g). The mouth is sub-rectangular (45.0 mm long and 41.9 mm wide). The socket is rectangular (29.2 mm wide, 28.0 mm long and 95.8 mm deep).  The mouth moulding has a well-defined rectangular step (9.7 mm long) with a prominent step to the face. The oval sectioned loop springs from the moulding (13.4 mm wide, 4.9 mm thick and 26.6 mm long). The sides are straight before widening to a m…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4355BF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. A notch has been removed from one side. Neither upper or lower faces display decoration. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 29.5 mm in diameter and 12.3 mm thick. It weighs 33.9 g (1.20 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey in colour, with…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-427F61
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy chafing dish handle of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 - 1600). The handle is sub-rectangular in plan with a square projection along the upper long side. The handle is undecorated and the edges of the handle are bevelled. Filemarks are present on both the front and the back It measures 51.4 mm in length, 67.7 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 32.3 g. The handle is a mid brown colour with an even surface patina. Chafing dishes were domestic utensils made of metal or earthenware for holding burning charcoal or other combustible m…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-424BD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1584. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: A. C.f. North vol 2, p137, no 2015. Diameter: 26.4 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-420D13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Faustina I (AD 138 to AD 161), dating to the period after AD 141 (Reece Period 7). AETERINTAS reverse type depicting Juno, veiled and draped, extending left hand and holding vertical sceptre in right. Mint of Rome. RIC III Antoninius Pius 344. Diameter: 17.7 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4196AC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crescent-type Aesica brooch of 1st Century AD dating. (Refs: Mackreth 2011, p.46 & Plates 27 & 28; Hattat 2000 Fig 170.) Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and bow and part of the back. The foot, pin, spring and catch plate are missing. The pin is hinged, the axis bar is present enclosed in a cylindrical tube, running the width of the wings. The ends are incomplete. The front of the brooch has a central wide vertical ridge, decorated with vertical lines. Grooves are present to either side. The bow expand outwards into a…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-41383C
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bracelet of uncertain dating, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1700). The bracelet is sub circular in shape. It has a sub lozenge shaped cross section, the sides of the bracelet have been bevelled. No decoration is present on the bracelet. It has a diameter of 64.8 mm and it is 4.7 mm thick. The sides of the bracelet are 5.2 mm wide. It weighs 19.1 g. The bracelet is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. This is probably a bracelet however loops of copper alloy could be multifunctional, such as harness fittings. The lack of decoration …
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2EB116
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has an inner circle with segments and pellets inside it (Powell types 3, 31). No designs are present on the reverse. It measures 19.4 mm in diameter and 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2E9815
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy watch face from a toy watch of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700-1750). About 50% of the front dial face is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The outer rim with the engraved Roman hour numerals 1-XII is missing, only the inner dial centre is present. It has been decorated with raised baroque scrolling around two cartouches. The upper inscribed with HUX and the lower would have been LONDON but this one is unclear. A central circular perforation (internal diameter 3.0 mm) is present, for the articulation of the hands. The reverse is…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2D7507
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tertiary debitage flake of probable Neolithic dating (4000 BC to 2350 BC). It has been struck from a prepared core, when reducing down a nodule to form a core tool. There is retouch to the ventral face along one edge (short, abrupt, parallel). Probably made for a specific task and then discarded. It measures 32.6 mm in length, a maximum width of 21.2 mm and is 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 5.3 g. The flint is a mid to dark brown colour, with little surface patination.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2D2091
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medal or medallion commemorating Admiral Vernon and his victories at Porto Bello in 1739 AD. The obverse depicts a half length figure of Admiral Vernon facing left, holding a baton in his left hand, and his right hand pointing to the left of the A in the inscription. The inscription would have read: ADMIRAL VERNON TOOK PORTO BELL. The reverse depicts a view of the port, with six ships arranged. The reverse inscription would have read: WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739. Diameter: 36.8 mm Thickness: 3.5 mm Weight: 12.7 g A better preserved example of this medal has b…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2CC06A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver republican denarius, issued by L. Valerius Flaccus, Cos 100, in 108 to 107 BC (Reece Period 1). Minted at Rome. Reverse type: Mars walking left, holding spear with point downwards. The obverse has been countermarked. Diameter: 18.4 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 2.4 g. The figure of Mars and the apex on the reverse together recall the fact that the moneyer's father, Cos. 131, held the office of Flamen Martialis (an office probably held at the time of this issue by the Albinus of Cicero, Brutus 135, but later to be held by the Consul of 100). 
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2C66B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c.AD 129-130 (Reece period 6). IVSTITIA AVG P P, COS III reverse type depicting Justitia seated left holding patera and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II.3, p. 145, no. 1033 but with left facing bust and therefore an addition to the RIC catalogue as RIC II.3, no. 1033A (R. Abdy, pers. comm.) Diameter: 17.7 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2C4CAE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate, possibly decorated by a leaf pattern. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above an incomplete forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2BFDF8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver plated copper alloy buckle frame of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The buckle frame has broken into three joining fragments. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle, now missing. The buckle frame is rectangular with rounded corners. The front has been decorated with scrolls to either side of the spindle, and a floral design in the centre of the outer loops. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A potential maker's mark is present, consisting of two letters in a square cartouche. Only the first letter can be read e…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1A1A8A
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, of the Early Post Medieval period, dating from circa AD 1500 - AD 1550. The remains of the purse bar include the two complete horizontal arms which would have formed the upper part of the frame. The remainder of the frame is now missing. The purse bar has a tapering oval shaped attached loop, this tapers into a rounded rectangular collar, with a rectangular circumferential groove at the base. The loop, below the collar passes through a rectangular shaped central block. A rounded terminal rove below the central block is now miss…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-19E347
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy decorative furniture fitting or mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The fitting is sub triangular in shape, with a flat cross section. It almost resembles a leaf or a scallop shell. The front is convex or domed. At the base is a narrow point, from which the fitting expands outwards and upwards, before narrowing to a rectangular upright bar. This has a width of 5.5 mm. The front has an empty circular attachment hole, with an internal diameter of 2.7 mm. Traces of an iron rivet or pin are present at the top of the upright bar at the t…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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