Record ID: YORYM-CE12EA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete though damaged silver finger ring of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1950. The finger ring comprises a circular hoop with sides which expand smoothly to a rectangular bezel. The hoop is D-shaped in section, the bezel has a thin rectangular section. The bezel is incised with the initials FWD. The W is slightly smaller than the other letters and overlays the back of the D. The letters are capitalised and formed of parallel irregularly spaced lines. The initials are framed by an incised rectangular border though the lines do not meet at the corners. Three central parallel line…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C99BF9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete machine-made silver thimble of modern date, c.AD 1850 – 1950. The thimble is flattened and folded with the dome lost to old worn breaks. The upper half of the thimble is decorated with regular tessellating hexagonal pits. The lower half displays foliate decoration formed of stippling and machine pressed grooves. The rim is folded over. The metal has a dark grey patina and is in fair condition. The object is 22.6mm long, 14.9mm wide, 4.9mm thick and weighs 3.1g. Similar thimbles are recorded as CORN-7BCCC5, WMID-E4D322, BERK-902AD5, SUSS-D4CC00 and YORYM-800494. C…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0EE274
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy button of modern date, c.AD 1900 – 2000. The button is circular with a slightly concaved reverse which displays a raised rim and a central scar where the attachment shank would have been. The front bears a laurate bust of Nero facing left with the circumferential legend IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TP PPP. This copies a dupondii coin of Nero such as RIC 519. The button/cufflink is much smaller and lighter than the true dupondius, the writing is less regular and the rough surface shows it has been cast rather than struck. It is a modern replica …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E4E355
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copy of a silver medieval penny probably of Henry III dating to the period AD 1247 - 1278. Voided long cross reverse. Moneyer unclear. Mint unclear. Uncertain class. The edges of the coin have a rim, suggesting this is a modern copy of a medieval coin.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-2BAF21
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) aluminum utensil sets of modern date, c.AD 1938 - 1945. The utensil sets are known as Göffel - German Army "Spork" (Fork = gable / Spoon = offel) comprising a spoon and fork joined by a rivet toward the base of the handles. The upper surface of one Göffel is inscribed with the ligated initials "HM" or “WH” depending on its intended direction. A second is inscribed with the ligated initials “WF”. 1. The object is 152.9mm long, 46.9mm to 16.2mm wide, 7.3mm thick and weighs 25.6g. 2. The object is 153.5mm long, 46.3mm to 16.5mm wide, 7.2mm thick and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1834FA
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) complete aluminum utensil sets of modern date, c.AD 1938 - 1945. The utensil sets are known as Göffel - German Army "Spork" (Fork = gable / Spoon = offel) comprising a spoon and fork joined by a rivet toward the base of the handles. The upper surface of one Göffel is stamped with a makers mark featuring WaA 45; a downward facing pennant with capital T inside topped by parachute; and the year 1938. It has also been inscribed with the name "R Wagner". The metal has a dull grey patina and is slightly worn. The object is 152.5mm long, 46.7mm to 16.8mm wide, 2.2mm to 9mm th…
Created on: Monday 12th August 2019
Last updated: Friday 25th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5D1E29
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring of modern date, c.AD 1800 - 1900. The hoop of the ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The hoop widens to the shoulders which are moulded in an acanthus style design. The bezel is in the form of a raised hollow helmeted head. The finger ring is 18.5mm in diameter, 4.5mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.9g. The bezel is 5.2mm tall.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-733601
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete a white metal alloy, probably aluminium or tin, wheel-made thimble of modern date. The thimble has a circular base from which the sides taper inwards and curve towards the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. The interior of the thimble is undecorated. The thimble is decorated with regular circular pits in concentric rings from the centre of the crown to a circumferential border around the base which has a raised rim. At the centre of the border is an eagle with wings spread and head turned over its shoulder. To either side of the eagle swaging extends around …
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-F34DAD
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped horse harness fitting of modern date. The object comprises two oval loops, one large and one smaller, set at 90 degrees to one another. Both loops have an ovate section and are joined by a short circular stem. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The fitting is 79.2mm long, 30.2mm wide, 17.1mm thick and weighs 39.9g. Similar harness fittings have been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-C727C7, WMID-170EB0, WMID-9DD663 and WMID-AFFC26 and have been attributed to the Modern period (AD 1800 to AD 2000).
Created on: Friday 20th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-A0C8B1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy object of modern date. The object is triangle with raised decoration on both faces. The obverse depicts a horned robed figure with both arms raised holding a snake or staff in left hand within a raised border. This may represent Cernunnos the Celtic horned god or similar. The reverse shows a crescent above an uncertain symbol which may be an attempt at Greek though does not represent any actual symbols. The casting and condition of this item suggests a modern date and pseudo-pagan nature. The object is 22.4mm long, 20.1mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.1g.…
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-B0DEEA
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2003 T277. A Victorian scarf-ring in the shape of a coiled serpent. In light of the comments on dating the object falls outside of the criteria for Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J A RUDOE
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-B01663
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2003 T275. A fragment of a silver necklace of modern date. A silver bead with filigree decoration. This type is widely produced in many parts of Europe and the Middle East. In light of the comments on dating the object falls outside of the criteria for Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J A RUDOE
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-509A24
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain object of modern date. The object is formed from a single, thin rectangular strip which has been rolled to form a tube with flattened bottom and slightly domed profile. Length: 46.3mm; Width: 7mm; Thickness: 4.7mm; Weight: 9.4g. This fragment was fiound in close proximity to those recorded as YORYM-F46085, YORYM-DE4D53 and YORYM-5053ED which have been assessed by Kosmas Dafas of Kings College, London in which it is stated that "it is not certain whether we are dealing with an exclusively personalised/individualised portrait of an emperor (?) or an idealised work als…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-6C9267
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of 18th century date. The finger ring is comprised of a circular band with a D-shaped section. The hoop has been slightly distorted as a result of deposition and a slight nick is present to one side. The interior surface of the finger ring is inscribed in italic lettering with the motto "Joynd in one by God alone". A small indeterminable shield shaped hallmark is present following the text. The finger ring is 21.4mm in diameter, 3.1mm wide, 0.9mm thick and weighs 2.2g. Judy Rudoe, Curator of Nineteenth and twentieth century collections at the Brit…
Created on: Thursday 10th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D46DE8
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete a white metal alloy, probably aluminium or tin, thimble of modern date. The thimble was probably originally circular in cross-section, tapering towards the flat top though has now been compressed into an ovate section. The thimble is decorated with regular sub-circular pits in concentric rings from the centre of the crown towards the base and has a raised rim around the open end. The thimble is 22.1mm in height, 21.1mm in width, 0.8mm thick and weighs 2.9g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-71CDE2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2013 T905 Metal analysis: surface metal analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate silver content for the ring of 97%, with copper, tin, iron and gold also detected. The ring weighs 0.99 grams. Description: A complete silver finger-ring. The ring is of the 'slip-knot' type constructed of a double length of square sectioned wire with two knops, one of which is considerably larger than the other. The hoop is now sub-oval though has been bent out of shape. Discussion: This finger-ring is similar to KENT-697734 (2013T52) which was found thro…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-85FE52
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
37 sherds of a handmade ceramic vessel of modern date. The sherds are from a hematite burnished ware vessel with an oxidized fabric. The inclusions are small, circular and light coloured (white) and are likely to be quartzite. Some ovate voids are present and the fabric is quite hard. Many of the sherds can be fitted together giving an estimated diameter of 14cm suggesting the vessel was a small and shallow bowl or dish. Hematite was extensively used in antiquity to colour the surface of pottery. Most frequently, the pulverized pigment was applied to the surface of a leather-hard …
Created on: Monday 24th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-6E0486
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead Belgium custom's bag seal of the city of Ghent of modern date. The seal is circular in plan with a rectangular cross section. The front is decorated with a stamped design of the crowned Dutch shield bearing the rampant lion of Holland framed within a circumferential legend most of which is now illegible. What can be seen appears to read "[---]ME (D)L [-]ELGI [------]" which would be 'ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE' when complete. The reverse is stamped with "GAND" (French for Ghent) and possibly a date though this is too worn to be determined. The word "DOUANES" (customs) is…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-EAC3F1
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link of modern date. The cufflink is comprised of two elongated oval discs each with integral attachment loops projecting centrally from the reverse and joined by a chain of five oval links. The main discs are decorated with elaborated foliate designs with a hatched background within a slight raised border. The reverse of one disc bears the hallmark of a lion passant (standard mark), a shield bearing the devise of three bales with dagger (city mark) and the letter "P" (date mark). The second disc bears the lion and letter "P" again. These marks show that the cu…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-4C0B06
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by two holes running across its diameter through which a wire or textile ligature would pass in order to secure a bag. The seal is stamped on one face with the text THE//LE[----]//PHOSP[-----]//WORKS//[---] denoting the place of manufacture while the opposite side appears undecorated. The metal is a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The seal is 20.9 mm in diameter, 6mm thick and weighs 16.4g.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2013
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