Record ID: SUSS-C503A8
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval pipe clay wig curler dating to c. 1650-1800. About half the object is missing. It is cylindrical in shape with a bulbous terminal and a flattened circular end, stamped with a maker's mark in the form of a serifed letter P.  Measurements: length 45.10mm, diameter at centre 11.55mm, diameter 17.06mm, weight 11.55g. Similar objects on the PAS database include PUBLIC-78CD8E and  HAMP-30DBF4.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-D312A2
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pipe clay wig curler dating to c. 1650-1800. The remaining portion of the object is 40.1mm in length, with a shaft off 11.1mm diameter which expands into a bulbous terminal of 16.0mm diameter. The terminal has a flattened tip into which is stamped a maker's mark of WB with a crude crown above.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F2738
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval pipe clay wig curler, dating circa AD 1650-1800. It is cylindrical in form and concave in the middle of its length, with a narrowed centre flaring out towards two bulbous terminals, which taper to flattened circular ends. There are no makers marks present. The curler is of an even greyish-white colour. This style of wig curler dates from the 17th to 18th centuries AD. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database: cf.: LON-781DE2 and SF-A2ECE1. Dimensions: Length: 67.14mm; Diameter at centre: 8.57mm; Diameter of terminals: 11.73mm & 10.80m…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-30DBF4
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and water-worn post-medieval pipe clay wig curler dating to c. 1650-1800. It is cylindrical in shape with a bulbous terminal, measuring 10.1mm at the worn break and expanding to max.14.8mm in diameter. The terminal has a flattened end topped with a c.1.5mm thick end-cap, 8.9mm in diameter. The object measures 32.1mm in incomplete length, max.14.8mm in width and thickness and weighs 6.62g.
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-CE9A87
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a hand-formed curler, made of an off white, very slightly creamy buff, fabric, with fine white gritty inclusions, probably from a local fireclay type deposit. The thicker end is slightly uneven, varying from 18.4 to 19.2mm in diameter, but with quite a smooth, slightly domed end. The sides are rather rougher in surface finish with some wipe marks. On the body are some clear scrape marks, as if a tool has been used to smooth/pull down the clay. This has left a slight gloss in places, but it appears to be smoothing rather than burnishing. The handmade form and coarse fabric sugg…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-78CD8E
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post medieval pipe clay wig curler dating AD 1650-1800. It is cylindrical with a narrowed centre flaring out toward bulbous terminals, which taper to flattened circular ends. There are no makers marks present. Parallel records on the PAS: LON-781DE2, LON-868AB2 - both similar, but neither are quite identical in shape. Dimensions: Length: 62mm; Width at centre: 11mm; Width at thickest: 17mm; Weight: 22.74g.
Created on: Monday 2nd May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-162661
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a pipe clay wig curler of late Post Medieval to Modern date (17th to 18th centuries in date). It is cylindrical in form, demonstrating a bulbous circular end, with the end flattened. Slightly less than 50% of the wig curler is present. No maker's marks are present. The wig curler is probably of Georgian dating (17th to 18th Centuries). The length is 40mm, the width is 15mm
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-658A25
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval pipe clay wig curler, c. AD 1650-1800. It is cylindrical with a narrowed centre (9 mm diameter), which then flares out to rounded sections (12.8 mm in diameter) which then taper to flattened circular ends(7.1 mm diameter). On the flat circular faces are stamped initials, possibly 'JB' surmounted by a simple crown. In between initials and crown is a further stamped detail, probably either a pellet or mullet. The curler is of an even greyish-white colour. It measures 63.4 mm long and weighs 11.5 grams. This style of wig curler dates from the 17th to 18th centuri…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: BERK-F32CA0
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pipe clay wig curler, 17th-19th century in date. It weighs 7.9gms and is 39.48mm in length.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: HESH-AB05B4
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a pipe clay wig curler of late Post Medieval to Modern date (1600-1800 AD). The wig curler is cylindrical in form, demonstrating a bulbous circular end, with the terminal end flattened; a slight triangular indentation is present on this end. Approximately 50% of the wig curler is present and there is no evidence for makers' marks / stamps. The break is old and patinated. The wig curler fragment measures 31.1mm length, maximum diameter 11.4mm, minimum diameter 8.1mm, weight 4.52 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-781DE2
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval pipe clay wig curler. It is cylindrical a narrowed centre (14.0mm diameter), which then flares out to rounded sections (19.5mm in diameter) which then taper to flattened circular ends(11.5mm diameter). On the flat circular face are the same stamped initials (W.B) but on one end the b has only been lightly stamped and has now almost worn away. The curler is cream with patches of orange discolouration. It measures 75mm in length and weighs 25.72g. This style of wig curler dates from the 17th to 18th century AD.
Created on: Friday 26th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-279FE1
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pipe-clay wig curler of post-medieval to modern date. The wig curler is cylindrical in plan with a bulbous end which tapers towards an old and worn break. Roughly 40% of the whole object remains and no maker marks are present. The pipe-clay is a light brownish-white colour and survives in good condition. The curler is 34.8mm long, 16.7mm in diameter at the bulbous end and weighs 9.3g. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database in WAW-AB3EE7 and SF-A2ECE1.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-AB3EE7
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a pipe clay wig curler of late Post Medieval to Modern date (17th to 18th centuries in date). The wig curler fragment measures 38.14mm length, maximum diameter 14.58mm, minimum diameter 10.24mm, weight 8.3g. It is cylindrical in form, demonstrating a bulbous circular end, with the end flattened. Approximately 50% of the wig curler is present. No makers marks are present. The wig curler is probably of Georgian dating (17th to 18th Centuries). The information within this report is taken from information provided by MrRexKey of Broseley Pipe Museum to whic…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-9D7AF4
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pipe clay wig curler of Post-Medieval to Modern date. It is cylindrical in form and 10.33mm in diameter, expanding at either end to c.15.5mm diameter. It measures 42.52mm in length and weighs 7.9g. This wig curler probably dates to the 17th or 18th centuries AD.
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melksham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A2ECE1
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete pipe clay wig curler of Post-Medieval to Modern date. It is cylindrical in form, concave at the centre, and with flattened circular ends. It measures 85.99mm in length, 19.23mm in maximum diameter and weighs 32.99g. This wig curler probab;y dates to the 17th or 18th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 29th December 2009
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-92DA73
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plain wig curler with a hole in each end.
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: LON-868AB2
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th/ 18th century pipe clay wig curler. There are identical stamps of both ends WA
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tower Foreshore', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: CAM-1AB2D8
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pipe clay wig curler dating to the seventeenth century AD. The curler is circular in section and expands at each end. It is 109mm long and has a diameter at the centre of 17mm. The diameter at the ends is 22mm and 24mm.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: NLM-953157
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Clay pipe wig curler. long cylindrical shape, concave in the middle of its length. Dimensions: length 63mm, width 13.1mm, thickness 9.1mm, weight 11.82g.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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