Record ID: CORN-62133A
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Sheffield plate (silver-plated copper alloy) spoon bowl, missing its edge around the circumference of the bowl and the stem apart from the shadow of the base of the stem. The bowl is tear-shaped in plan with a slight dent on one side which extends to a crack on the back of the bowl. At the base of the bowl there is a pointed section removed where the 'drop' would have been which was a raised used to connect the bowl and stem together and to stengthen the spoon. This missing attachment layer for the drop is 6 mm long and 4 mm wide.Around 1715, the 'rat-tail' on the back of t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2015
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Record ID: NLM-C1012A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible button or cloak fastener. Cast discoid plate with a stepped and bevelled edge and flat display face, hollow behind, and with a boss on the back of diameter 8mm which appears smoothed. The display face bears an incised compass drawn design of four interlinked penannular figures, each with circles at the ends of its arms, and with a further circle enclosed by each figure, all set about a slightly larger central circle of diameter c.3mm. The circles may have small pellets at their centres, and the enclosed circles a line of three smaller pellets. The decoration was …
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-6F5AE6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast silver-plated 'pinchbeck' or copper alloy knee buckle frame that is sub-rectangular in shape with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame has moulded oblique ribs, creating a rope cord effect. Within the frame is a steel anchor chape with two tongues, which now has a layer of corrosion product or iron oxide on the surface. On the back of the silver buckle frame are the hallmarks: lion passant left, anchor, bust right in oval, letter 'R' in square shield. These marks are those of Birmingham and date the buckle to 1789 (Bly, 2005, 61). There is also the maker's mark, the l…
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Saturday 30th May 2015
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Record ID: NLM-6D6B86
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy and copper alloy button. Cast plano-convex button with a plain polished front, retaining a loop of thin (0.5mm) drawn copper alloy wire embedded in the back. The back also retains extensive white metal plating. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700. Diameter: 14.8mm, Thickness (clear of loop): 5.6mm, Weight: 5.61gms.
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B38672
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy button. Light pressed metal button with a convex central boss with four stitching holes. The front of the rim bears the maker's or vendor's legend: HUTCHINSON.SCAWBY. on what appears a larger border motif resembling a belt or Garter. The sunken boss retains black paint. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900. Diameter: 18.2mm, Thickness: 0.7mm, Weight: 1.47gms.
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-21D527
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Broken fragment of a plated copy of a shilling of Charles I, initial mark and further details illegible, c.1625-60
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Record ID: SWYOR-A24F5B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered copper alloy object of uncertain date and function, possibly Post Medieval to Modern sugar tongs or similar, but possibly part of a Medieval brooch pin. The object is rectangular and is D-shaped in cross-section. One end now tapers to a point, but is broken and could have been longer. The other end flattens, widens and is slightly concave. This could be the start of the bowl of sugar tongs, or the start of the rolled loop on a brooch pin. The curved outer face of the shaft is decorated with longitudinal lines giving a fluted effect. The flat inner side is not …
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2015
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Record ID: NLM-0E1532
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy with silver wash jetton. Hammered jetton, pierced at 5 O'clock on the reverse, towards the edge. Possibly a post-medieval issue of 1550-1600. Obverse description: Trace of outer circle, central motif lost. Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France, long cross; legend in outer circle. Reverse inscription: [---]OIV[--] Diameter: 24.9mm, Weight: 1.78gms.
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-826E92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Contemporary silvered copper alloy copy of a groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), posthumous coinage (1547-1551), mintmark arrow, c.1547-1549, struck during the reign of Edward VI (1547-1553), Bust 5, Tower mint, Spink 2403. These coins are frequently muled where the obverse and reverse are not normally seen on the same piece.
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2015
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Record ID: CORN-FC7638
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver-plated copper alloy solid, die-cut, two-piece livery button depicting the design of a wolf passant proper standing on a 'torse' or twisted roll of fabric laid at the base of the crest. Above the wolf is a banner with the motto: 'SERMONI CONSONA FACTA' in Latin which translates to 'Deeds agreeing with words'. This crest and motto are associated with the Trelawny family of Trelawne, Pelynt in Cornwall (Pascoe, 108). These mottos were not used until the late 17th to the 18th century, and the style and manufacture of the button suggest that it is 19th century in date, but there is …
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2015
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Record ID: SUR-9A5E87
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered copper alloy button with the letters OLV with a crown above for the Oxford Loyal Volunteers. This militia became the Local Militia in 1808. The reverse of the button is plain.
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Record ID: IOW-DF379A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern silver plated copper-alloy military button (1859-1921). A button of the Isle of Wight Artillery and Infantry Volunteer Corps. The button is circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. At the front it has a crown over initial letters: I·W·V in serifed capitals (Isle of Wight Volunteers). At the rear there is a stub of the missing loop. Diameter: 19.7mm; thickness: 2.6mm. Weight: 2.27g. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wight_rifles#The_Isle_of_Wight_Rifles. Accessed: 25/2/2015.
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-DE426D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver plated copper-alloy military button (c. 1800-c. 1900). This button may be of the Ryde Loyal Volunteers of the Isle of Wight. The button is circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. At the front it has a crowned rose over initial letters: N·L·V in serifed capitals (Ryde Loyal Volunteers). At the rear there is an attachment loop and an illegible maker's mark: [ ]MS. Diameter: 16.5mm; height: 3.0mm; height including loop: 7.6mm. Weight: 1.86g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4CB6C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle. Cast rectangular buckle frame of rounded section with curved corners and a strap bar set back behind the frame. The frame bears traces of white metal plating and the strap bar bears rust stains suggesting that it was deposited together with an iron pin (now lost). The robust construction suggests a use with horse harness, while the decoration of such a buckle with plating is slightly unusual. Suggested date: post-Medieval, 1700-1800. Length: 63.1mm, Height: 41.2mm, Thickness (frame): 5.6mm, Weight: 49.54gms.
Created on: Friday 6th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 6th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Authorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-FABFB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered copper alloy shilling of George III dating to 1820. GEOR III D G BRITT REX F D obverse with a laureate head and the date below. HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE reverse type depicing a crowned shield in Garter with a milled edge. Cf Spink, 2010, Coins of England and the United Kingdom 45th edition, Spink and Son Ltd, London p 416 no 3790.
Created on: Monday 2nd February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Record ID: IOW-F66F1B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval silver plated copper-alloy military button (1803-c. 1808). A button of the Newport Loyal Volunteers of the Isle of Wight. The button is circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. At the front it has a crown over initial letters: N L V in serifed capitals (Newport Loyal Volunteers). At the rear there is a stub of the missing loop. Diameter: 14.1mm; thickness: 2.2mm. Weight: 1.31g. Reference: http://asahelena.wix.com/militarybuttons#!copy-of-buttons-m-o/c1oxq. Accessed: 2/2/2015.
Created on: Monday 2nd February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-CEEBD5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern silver plated copper-alloy military button (1859-1921). A button of the Isle of Wight Artillery and Infantry Volunteer Corps. The button is circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. At the front it has a crown over initial letters: I·W·V in serifed capitals (Isle of Wight Volunteers). At the rear there is a stub of the missing loop. Diameter: 14.5mm; thickness: 2.1mm. Weight: 1.51g. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wight_rifles#The_Isle_of_Wight_Rifles. Accessed: 31/1/2015.
Created on: Saturday 31st January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-268D64
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered copper alloy post-medieval jetton of an uncertain issuer. Rose/Orb type of Nuremberg. AD 1515-1635
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd February 2015
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Record ID: LIN-21D961
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a halfgroat of Henry VIII.
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Friday 6th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-668B20
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy spur of probably post medieval date (1600-1750) . The fragment consists of the pierced terminal and part of one arm along with an attached strap fitting. The break on the arm of the spur is old and much worn; the arm is a faceted D shape in cross section. The terminal expands from the tapering arm and is the shape of a figure of eight with two cast holes, each with a diameter of c. 4.4mm. The holes are positioned one above the other; the upper hole is filed with an incomplete hooked mounts which would have fitted onto the straps that held the spur…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Sunday 22nd February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luston', grid reference and parish protected.