British

English Archers Dagger. Made from iron. Size 8″ inches. Dated 12th – 15th century.       

Spindle Whorls. A spindle whorl is a disc shaped object fitted onto a spindle to increase and maintain the speed of the spin during cloth making. Made from lead. Size 1″ inch. Date unknown.

Roman or Medieval Lead Trade Weights. Made from lead. Dates unknown.

Medieval Cup Trade Weights. Made from bronze. Sizes 3/4″ – 1/2″ inches. Dated 14th – 17th century. 

Medieval Thimbles. These thimbles are what’s known as “open top” thimble and a “beehive” thimble. The open top thimble is the oldest design of the two. Made from bronze.  Dated 12th – 15th century.

A Medieval Axe Head. Made from iron. Size 8″ x 2 3/4″ inches. Dated 11th – 15th century. This axe has a makers mark (as seen left).    

Medieval Trade Tokens. A selection of medieval trade tokens. Made from lead. Sizes 1″ to 1/2″ inches.

Unknown Clay Ball. Made from a terracotta clay material. Size 2 1/2″ inches. Date unknown. This clay ball was found in the river close to Waltham Abbey, Essex in the early 1970’s. It was one of six balls found there when they were dredging the river. It’s pierced through on six sides and has a sort of white paint on …

A Medieval Razor. This medieval razor has a tanged handle and has makers marks on the blade (as seen left). Made of iron. Size 5″ x 1 1/2″ inches. Date unknown. 

A Small Horn Handle. This small horn is drilled out to be put on a tanged tool.  Made from an animal horn. Size 5″ inches.  Date unknown.