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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-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-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: LIN-EAAB65
Object type: AMMUNITION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five copper-alloy fragments of what appear to be from the same object, possibly World II ordnance. The 'rim' is rectangular in cross-section with the next extending flush with the interior. The rim is silvered or tinned but otherwise undecorated on the top and exterior. Two pieces of rim survive and these appear to join, but they dot form a circle, unless the current angles are somewhat distorted. The shorter piece of rim is decorated with silvered/tinned horizontal ribs, and a second fragment of neck joins onto the base of this piece. The other piece of rim is decorated with ten or e…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-EA7058
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy 'fob' seal of modern date probably later 18th or early 19th Century (1740-1850). The seal matrix is composite, being formed from a clear glass intaglio set into a machine pressed body. The metal body is broken and damaged, the upper part including the loop is lost. The lower part comprises an irregular octagonal (rectangular with the corners taken off) setting with scroll like patterns on the upper surface. A single hole is present in the middle. The intaglio is well cut or possibly moulded; the design consists of a couple engaging in a …
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NLM-E98C13
Object type: RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Ring. A large hollow eyelet or related fitting, perhaps from the edge of a tent or tarpaulin, made by the union of two concavo-convex pressed metal rings. Suggested date: Modern, 1850-1950. Diameter: 24.2mm, band width: 5.4mm, Thickness: 4.6mm, Weight: 3.78gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-E944F7
Object type: OFFCUT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Offcuts. Three fragments of cast lead sheet, now crumpled, two of thickness 1.2mm and a third of thickness 2.5mm. Submitted together with a scrap of lead melt. All these objects are unpatinated, suggesting a fairly recent date. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1950. Combined Weight: 82.19gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-E93713
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and white metal Two Buttons. White metal shirt button of diameter 13.7mm and flat discoid button of diameter 16.1mm, both with four central stitching holes. Suggested date: Modern, 1850-1950. Combined Weight: 1.68gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-E92A06
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Strap Loop. Pressed metal loop with folded lug and long oval-ended aperture. Suggested date: Modern, 1850-1950. Length: 16.4mm, Height: 36.2mm, Thickness: 1.6mm, Weight: 2.87gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-E91E67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Coin. Milled Half Farthing of Victoria (1837-1901), dated 1844. Obverse description: Bust left. Obverse inscription: VICTORIA D G BRITANNIAR[--]EGINA F D Reverse description: Crown over legend: HALF / FARTHING / 1844 Diameter: 17.7mm, Weight: 2.20gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-E91335
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Harness Buckle. Cast single looped buckle with bevelled frame and offset strap bar, worn at pin rest. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1950. Length: 34.6mm, Height: 34.8mm, Thickness: 4.3mm, Weight: 12.52gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-E90622
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead customs seal of modern date. The seal is roughly circular in plan with a rectangular cross section and is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The hole would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. The front is decorated with a stamped design of the crowned Dutch shield bearing the rampant lion of Holland with a sword in its right paw. The reverse appears undecorated though is very worn. It is likely that this object was used as an official seal for goods exported from Holl…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NLM-E8F8B6
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Metal Working Debris. Two fragments of lead melt, both congealed on a flat surface. The unpatinated surfaces indicate a recent date. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1950. Combined Weight: 25.95gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-E8CF42
Object type: PENKNIFE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and Steel Penknife fragment. Cast copper alloy terminal and two side plates of thickness 0.8mm from a folding penknife; the stubs of two blades and a leaf spring are retained by the terminal. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1950. Length: 75.5mm, Width: 16.1mm, Thickness: 7.8mm, Weight: 10.98gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: NLM-E8BEF2
Object type: FIRE TONGS
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Fireside Companion Set. The cast collared spherical terminal of a hearth-brush, tongs or poker handle with a suspension loop which passes through an aperture, attached to a concavo-convex disc of diameter 44.5mm and thickness 1mm, intended to shield the user's hand from the heat of a fire. A further similar disc of diameter 47.6mm and thickness 0.8mm was reported along with this object, and probably derives from the same set of fireside implements. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1950. Combined Weight: 48.64gms.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-E8A4B7
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead Russian bale seal of early modern date. The seal is circular in plan with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal though much on one side is now illegible The obverse is stamped with four lines of text reading: AR//[--]POK[---]//[--]KO[--]//[----] (the letter K is in retrograde). This text represents the initi…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AB8443
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy, with silvered and gilt surface, medallion. Cast medallion, both sides identical, with a silver coating with gilding over it. A central motif of a head in profile right. The profile has a vaguely anatomical aspect, as if elements of the skull or musculature were emphasised; it is hairless and at all events does not appear to be a naturalistic portrait. A circumferential Latin legend reads: GERMANICUS NAVIGAT SOLO NULL, possibly translating as: A German never sails alone,or, in the light of comments rehearsed below, possibly 'No German sails alone'.. Paul Cannon kindly comme…
Created on: Friday 27th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stannington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-96BF02
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Token or jetton of George III (1787). It was made to imitate a George III half guinea or so-called 'spade guinea', the name being taken from the spade-shaped shield on the reverse. There is a perforation above the bust, and it is likely that this item was used as a gaming piece. See also: NLM-18CC8C, LVPL-423866, IOW-37164D, LANCUM-069173
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt', grid reference and parish protected.