Record ID: NLM-EB5360
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy button: Cast plano-convex button with integrally cast and drilled loop. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700. Diameter: 9mm, Height: 10.9mm, Weight: 2.03gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EB44E0
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clasp. Cast sub-rectangular frame with bevelled edge engrailed on its outer side, anda round section bar opposite. Decoration moulded in low relief comprises a central rhomboid flanked by a plain triangular area and pairs of ribs. The form is reminiscent of that of 'king's head' clasps, though this example is not obviously figurative. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1400. Length: 21.7mm, Width: 16mm, Thickness: 3.7mm, Weight: 2.15gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EB37E8
Object type: STRAINER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strainer fragment. Cast concavo-convex shard from a vessel. The outer convex surface bears an embossed pointed oval or leaf-shaped outline. The edges of closely spaced round apertures of estimated diameter circa 7mm and 10mm appear on the broken edges. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1800. Length: 53.1mm, Width: 31.8mm, Thickness: 2.0mm, Weight: 14.08gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EB2D43
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead or Lead Alloy Token. Chemist's token, as identified by the finder who kindly suggests it may be associated with the supply of chemicals for agricultural or vetinary purposes. A stamped disc bearing legend on one side: a monogram IXL forms a central motif, with bordered circumferential legend: *AYRTON & SAUNDERS*TRADE MARK Other than an impressed line corresponding to that of the outer border of the legend the reverse is blank. The pharmaceutical company of Ayrton and Saunders was established in Liverpool in 1858 and was sold in 1998. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1960. Diame…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-EB2100
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Brooch. Composite hollow brooch of pressed metal elements, comprising: a flat back plate of thickness circa 0.5mm with stub of hinge and pin and pin loop; a rhomboid plate with angular boxes at its four points, 19 knops around its edge, and floral ornament; and a central eight-pointed star with central circular boss, applied over the intermediate element. Suggested date: Modern, 1850-1900. Length: 35.8mm, Height: 27.5mm, Thickness (clear of pin gear): 4.7mm, Weight (possibly with soil trapped within): 6.13gms
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-EB0D93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Shilling of William III (1689-1702), dated 1690. Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed right, mintmark Y for York under bust. Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III.DEI.GRA. Reverse description: Cruciform shields of Arms, large harp. Reverse inscription: 96.MAG. BR[--]ET.HIB. REX. 16 Diameter: 26.8mm, Weight: 5.22gms, die axis: 6.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EB0113
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Coin. Sixpence of George III (1760-1820), dated 1816, in fine condition . Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEOR:III D.G.' BRITT.'REX F.D. 1816 Reverse description: Arms of England, Ireland, Scotland and Hanover in crowned shield-shaped cartouche within Garter. Diameter: 19.4mm, Weight: 2.70gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-EAEE18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Coin. Milled Shilling of George III (1760-1820), dated 1817, in very fine condition. Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription; GEOR:III D.G.' BRITT.'REX F.D. 1817 Reverse description: Arms of England, Ireland, Scotland and Hanover in crowned shield-shaped cartouche within Garter. Diameter: 23.6mm, Weight: 5.49gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-EADA02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Farthing of George II (1727-1760), dated 1749. Obverse description; Bust laureate cuirassed left. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS II .REX. Reverse description: Britannia seated left holding spear and sprig aloft. Reverse inscription: BRITAN NIA, 1749 (in exergue) Diameter: 23.6mm, Weight: 4.14gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EAC377
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Cast six-pointed star, slightly concavo-convex at its centre. The 'points' of the star are actually curvilinear, each resembling a bell or petal with a knop at its narrow end. A ragged central sub-rectangular hole of length 6.4mm appears to indicate where the object was fastened, and roughly removed. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1800. Length: 30.7mm, Width: 27.1mm, Thickness: 1.2mm, Weight: 4.01gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EAB857
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White Metal and copper alloy Brooch. Pressed metal of thickness circa 0.5mm, the front from a hollow composite discoid uniform button. An oval loop of copper alloy has been inserted in the back, and is flanked by the stubs of an attached hinged pin and a loop to receive its pointed end. The design on the front is the Royal Arms, with Lion and Unicorn flanking a crowned garter and shield of Arms with a small lion walking right above the crown. The finder suggests this may be silver, but its light weight may suggest some other white metal. The object was perhaps adapted for a British…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-EAACF8
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy spoon. Cast bowl and end of stem of a spoon with an elongated leaf-shaped bowl. The narrow tapered stem has a rounded end where it meets the underside of bowl, and bears two small stamps on its underside, possibly lettered maker's marks. The bowl is slightly longer and narrower than that of a teaspoon. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800. Length: 51.6mm, Width: 21.7mm, Thickness (bowl): 1.4mm, Weight: 6.44gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EAA2F5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy vessel fragment. Robust cast hook with a waisted lug for rotating suspension, which would necessarily engage a slot or socket. Diagonal striations may be file or wear marks and appear on both sides of the hook and along its back edge. Amy Downes kindly corrects an initially imprecise identification with reference to find BH-D62546, suggesting this to be a a vessel handle lug. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600. Length: 25.8mm, Width: 13.7mm, Thickness: 5.6mm, Weight: 9.69gms
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EA8233
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Duit of the Netherlands County of Zeeland, 1766. Obverse description: Lion arising from the sea, the Arms of Zeeland, in crowned cartouche. Obverse inscription: SEM?PER?[---] Reverse description: Cartouche containing motif and legend: Tower flanked by stars over ZELAN / DIA / 1766 Diameter: 21.2mm, Weight: 2.18gms, di axis: 12
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EA6C74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Three farthings of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), as identified by finder, fifth issue, 1582-1583. Obverse description: Bust left, mintmark bell (60). Obverse inscription: E.D.G.' ROSA. [SI]NE. SPINA Reverse description: Shield of Arms with long cross. Reverse inscription: (CIVI)/TAS/LON/DON Diameter: 13.5mm, Weight: 0.52gms, die axis: 9
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EA5808
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Probably a copy Nummus of House of Constantine (306-361), Fallen Horseman issue of 355-361, Reece period 18. Obverse description: Bust diademed draped and cuirassed right. Obverse inscription: CONSTAN (---)VG Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman; the horseman is helmeted and wears banded armour on arms and legs in Parthian or Persian style. Reverse inscription: Blundered version (may include X) of [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] Diameter: 14.4mm, Weight: 1.26gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EA4CA0
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy thimble. Cast domed thimble of 'beehive' form, with an inscribed foot ring. Punched indentations appear around the sides and over most of the top, with an apical field left empty. These appear to have been punched in circumferential rows, and those on the upper curving surface are of diminishing size. A pair of adjacent splits appears in the side, and several indentations are either corroded or pierced through. Suggested date: Early Post-Medieval, 1500-1600. Diameter: circa 21mm, Thickness: 0.8mm, Weight: 3.73gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EA40F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast shield-shaped weight. A crudely defined incised border encloses the sunken outline of an open crown with side fleurs and a lis in low relief below it. The crown either resembles or has been reformed to become a sunken leopard head motif. This has been accomplished, particularly at the left fleur/ear and along the band of the crown/head, by further cutting. Three angular stamps appear within this outline: they appear as a T shape, an I shape and as a small stalked rhomboid, and probably represent episodes of official inspection of the weight, a process which continued…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EA3537
Object type: PARASOL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy ferrule from the end of a parasol rib. Small conical tube with a solid integrally cast apical loop, drilled with an aperture of diameter 2.2mm and probably intended to permit movement in a single plane only. Tube is lightly squashed. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900. Length: 19.5mm, Thickness (wall of tube): 0.6mm, Thickness (at solid loop): 2.4mm,
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-EA2BC4
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy book fitting. Cast plano-convex strip with the stub of a broken loop of internal diameter 3.5mm at one end. Relief decoration comprises a series of three angular chevron steps next to the loop, and a similar step, reversed in its orientation, at the other end next to a flat-ended terminal. Sunken chevrons converge to decorate a triangular section field between these zones of relief decoration. The flat back of the mount is lightly sunken along its centre line, though it is uncertain whether this is a deliberate or adventitious feature. Lightly bent along its length, perha…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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