Record ID: ESS-46C5B0
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spur of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700).  Description: The spur consists of two incomplete arms and an incomplete rowel box. The arms are broadly D-shaped in cross-section, flater on the inside and more rounded on the outer side, and one side is completely broken. The rowel box is integral, presenting a slit through the centre and is incomplete. The neck between the arm and the rowel box is undecorated and slightly thinner than the rowel box. The object has a brown green patina. Measurements: length: 48…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-7224F1
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag (Read Class D Type 6) of post-medieval date (c. 1500-1600 AD). Description: The main plate is sub-triangular with small, semi-circular projections around the outer edges. There are three applied domed bosses on the upper surface of the plate, of which two are nearly complete. Each of the domes has a central applied knop. There are six further knops arranged at regular intervals around the central knop, with each alternating knop surrounded by a ring of applied wire resembling a rope. Between the bosses is the incomplete setting…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1DD124
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lock escutcheon from a piece of furniture, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, but with a flat cross section. Iron corrosion products do obscure the surface. The lock escutcheon has a pelta shape above with a sunburst stamp on a it. The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, with a semi-circular top with a squared lys terminal at the base. It measures 46.4 mm in length, 49. 8 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 31.9 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19A977
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. Minimal decoration appears visible on the lower hemispheres of the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds.…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-DC5D86
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy terminal, 'end-cap' or pommel from a knife of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). This terminal is likely to have come from an iron scale tang knife. It starts at a rectangular base and then forms into two parallel curved arms, which then connect by a small bar at the top of the terminal. The shape of the object is very similar to a lyre. Both faces are decorated with grooved lines that follow the curves of the arms. The bottom of the rectangular base is filled with orange corroded material, most likely from the iron tang…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-6345AB
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  large copper alloy fragment, possibly from a church bell, dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD 1400-1800). The fragment is irregular in plan and cross section. Each side of the fragment has a worn and broken edge. The fragment has a convex outer face which is plain and undecorated. The inner face is concave and has a central moulded rib and a triple moulded edge.  The fragment is mid-green / brown in colour with a mottled surface patina.  It measures 78.7mm in length, 75.1mm in width and has a thickness of 17.6mm. It weighs 387.2 grams. 
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD13B9
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform stud or mount, likely a furniture fitting or decoration, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is domed. It has four lobes, making it a cruciform or quatrefoil shape. Each lobe has an incised line down the centre, and a central cross marking out the separate lobes. The reverse is concave, with an incomplete rectangular cross sectioned attachment spike present at the centre. It measures 24.6 mm in length, 23.5 mm wide and 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 20.6 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B3A3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). It is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at both ends, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. Iron corrosion products are present at the centre, and indicate that the pin may have been made from iron. The strap fitting measures 31.4 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 7.1 mm thi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D52291
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap mount. The object has a pointed trefoil teminal, with an undecorated triangular plate that has two curvilinear shapes flaring from th main body (lys or lis). The bottom of plate is rectangular in shape, emerging from the centre. The reverse is flat with two integrally cast fixing rivets. The object has an uneven dark grey surface patina.  Measurements: Length: 29mm Width: 15.4mm Thickness: 5.5mm Weight: 3.8g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-5CC0FC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval sherd of triangular form, that would likely have formed part of a butter pot due to its curvature. An example of sandy coarse earthenware, the sherd has a red body which is mostly uniform in colour save for areas of grey on the inner and outer surfaces, possibly due to over-firing. The fabric is abraded and the inclusions are mostly quartz, with very rare white grains. A larger grain of quartz is visible on the outer surface of around 0.9mm in length.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74A45E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable pommel from a sword, dagger or mace of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The probable pommel is almost cuboid in shape and hollow. The top of the probable pommel is circular at the top, with the edges bevelled to turn a square into a circle. A sub circular perforation is at the centre of the top, with an internal diameter of 7.2 mm. Several depressions are present at the surface suggesting it has been impacted by a heavier tool. Each corner has a triangular knop at the top, which extends into a swollen circular knop. …
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-37E6BF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of a Post-Medieval wheel thrown ceramic vessel, possibly an example of yellow ware (dating 1550-1600). The outer surface is unglazed and pink-toned, with a coarse texture. The inner surface has a yellow-coloured glaze and various brown spots are visible. The fabric is abraded and has quartz inclusions. The sherd seems to have formed part of a base, perhaps of a large bowl, as the outer surface curves upwards from a flat segment.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-35AEB0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy leg with no foot, from a post-medieval skillet.The leg widens from the base to the point that it would have met the body of the vessel, where it curves upwards from inner to outer edge. At various areas a bright green patina is visible. Butler, Green, and Payne (2009) identify a similar type as being 'characteristic of all 18th and 19th century skillets', although the cross-section of this leg is more elliptical than D-shaped, as the type described.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C0B6F8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable lid for a small vessel or similar artefact, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The lid is conical in shape, with a circular hole at the top. This has an internal diameter of 11.0 mm. A triangular shaped vertical handle is present at the opposite side to the rectangular hinge. Two attachment lugs are still present, with an iron axis bar between them. The inside is concave with a lip at the base. It is 21.5 mm wide, 30.9 mm thick and 10.1 mm tall. It weighs 7.47 g. The lid is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F0E86E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible African coin of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900. Edges of the probable coin exhibit layers. Obverse: Probable negro head facing left, hoop earring, hair tied back to the right. Reverse: unclear. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 4.0 g.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-726854
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Modern silver filigree button. The button is formed of two domed hemispheres of openwork filigree soldered together. Each hemisphere is made of nine (9) wire loops, each with a coil of twisted wire inside.  The upper face has a plain circular pellet in the centre. There are thirteen (13) further pellets placed around the button. Two of the loops have been flattened. The lower face has a coil of twisted wire in the centre. There are no pellets on this side. Two of the loops have been bent and squashed, so only connect to the centre of the button on one …
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7041B1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - 1900. The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead metal alloy and has a serrated edge. There are two string holes, circular in shape and drilled from both sides (internal diameter .  The whirligig has been bent in places and there is a vertical line running through the lower string hole. This line is where the whirligig has been bent and since straightened. There appears to have been 29 teeth present, but several of the teeth have been folded over and worn down.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6FE757
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal bell, possibly post-Medieval (circa AD 1700-1850). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. The bottom has been decorated with a half circle on either side of the rectangular slot. The letter WG are visibile in one half-circle, whilst the other appears to contain a cross pattee. There is a sunbu…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1ED8AD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th centuries) fragment, probably from a cooking vessel leg. The object consists of a central part of a pot leg. The upper edge has a broken and jagged terminal where the leg would have once attached to the pot. The sides taper to a completely flat broken end.  On the outer face is a central moulded rib that runs vertically along the fragment. The opposing face is convex. The fragment has a well-developed mid green coloured patina with some brown corrosive material covering parts of the sides. The fragment measures…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F17424
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead object of Post Medieval date (c. 18th to 19th centuries AD).  The object is broadly T-shape in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The main body starts at a worn flat break (15.7mm in width) and then flares outwards at the top of the sides into short and curved protruding arms (19.9mm in length). At the apex is a broadly triangular protrusion. The front and back of the object are decorated with a moulded vertical rib at the centre and then repeated leaf decoration on both sides of the rib. At the bottom of the arms is a lipped groove.&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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