Record ID: KENT-1DE00D
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 23 fragments of mostly medieval and post-medieval hammered coins, 6 complete hammered coins and 1 milled coin spanning the reigns of John (1199-1216) to William III (1689-1702) and two post-medieval clay pipes all found in close association. Coins total weight 15.33g  clay pipe 2.49g in weight. Discussion: This group of coin is heavily mixed both in denominations, dates and preservation. Video evidence of their discovery suggests they were caught and dragged behind a plough in topsoil. This deposition and inconsistent grouping of coins which is no…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D01571
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron framed composite rimfire percussion cap single shot pistol of 19th century date. Possibly a Flobert style gallery gun/saloon/parlor gun dating c.1845-1900. Description: The pistol is heavily corroded with only the iron components left. The grip's organic parts are missing leaving it a thin openwork half crescent. The handle is integral to the frame of the pistol. The trigger is mostly missing due ot corrosion with no evidence of a trigger guard remaining. The hammer remain in-situ though is corroded to manual ejector which covers the breach at the back of the barrel. The …
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
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Record ID: KENT-72187D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded machine pressed copper-alloy modern button cover or cap badge element probably of late19th or early 20th century date, representing the regimental motif of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Description: The object survives as a corroded round disc with a crowned rose stamped on it. Around this is the now mostly illegible motto 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'. It has a mottled orange and brown colour Measurements: 23.60mm in diameter, 0.65mm thick and 1.74g in weight
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2020
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Record ID: KENT-22A993
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn milled modern 1 obol (equivalent of a British halfpenny) of the United States of the Ionian Islands, dated '1851' on the coin. Minted at the Royal Mint London or Heaton and Sons mint, Birmingham. Measurement: 24.23mm in diameter, 1.24mm thick and 1.79g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
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Record ID: KENT-E10961
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and incomplete struck tin or high tin copper-alloy miners' badge issued by the Pelsall District Miners' Association dated on the medal 'MARCH 1915'. Description: The badge is in the form of a squat cross pattee with a large circular body. On the body is the crowned coat of Arms of great Britain within laurel wreath and with a circular border. The bottom cross arm has the date 'MARCH 1915'. The other arms have, starting from 9 o'clock have 'ASSO../ PELSALL / MINERS'. The badge is very worn and some detail is obscured. There is securing points at top and bottom for a pin. M…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Record ID: KENT-679A81
Object type: LAMP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mould produced ceramic Diya of modern date Description: The dish is very small and shallow with a simple undecorated rim, with a short pouring lip set along it. It has a simple plain base without a foot and clear striations from the potters wheel on the outside. The slip is orange-brown with a dull gloss. The internal core fabric isn't clearly visible but is hard with the inclusions within the fabric being sparse poorly sorted sub angular dark grey fleck to medium grit. Measurements: 67.16mm long (with pouring lip) 62.55mm wide (rim diameter), 24.08mm high and 36.86g …
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Record ID: KENT-2DFFD2
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast, etched and coppered sterling silver Kent Volunteer Fencibles (KVF) badge, likely dating c.1914-1918. Description: The badge has a central oval plate upon which is the incised prance horse of Kent. Above and below the oval are scrolls with 'K.V.F.' above and 'INVICTA' the motto of Kent below. These elements are coppered with the detail incised in. Framing this is a silver wreath. On the reverse is the broken pin loop, the catch plate is missing. At the bottom is the word 'STIRLING' Measurements: 24.09mm long, 23.8mm wide, 4.97mm thick (including pin loop 1…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
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Record ID: KENT-EA8988
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The warped pewter bowl from a modern tobacco pipe shaped whistle dating to the late 19th century. Description: The fragment represents the bowl and part of the stem of the pipe. The bowl is decorated with a cast curtain comprising joined arches just below the rim of the bowl. Each arch has a vertical line of four pellets within. The concave base of the bowl has a radial florals design, At the front of the bowl to each side is a sprig sprouting from the floral design on the base. A clear casting seam is visible dividing the two halves of the bowl. The bowl is near-complete and sligh…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Thanet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D6D171
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilt-silver filigree cross pendant or rosary cross of late Post-Medieval to modern date, possibly Art Nouveau style, c.1810-1910. Description: The cross has large teardrop shaped arms formed from coiled filigree wire. There are quarter circles of wire in each quarter of the arms, forming a rough border around the centre of the cross. Within the centre of each arm, the centre of the cross and in each quarter within the borders of wire is small silver globs. Small granulations of three globs are present on the outside edge and each side of the arms except the apex of …
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiddingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-81E97F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver gauntleted hand. The thumb and first two fingers are slightly opened, possibly to hold something, while the third and fourth fingers are curled into the fist. The top side of the hand and fingers are etched with a series of parallel lines to imitate flexible, scaled armour. A line of punched dots runs from the wrist over the knuckle of the first finger to give an impression of where the "armour" would join. These dots form another row from the wrist upwards to the knuckle of the little finger, and on the underside a further short row of three dots runs next to this. The palm …
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E6CF38
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The bowl of a very late Post-medieval or modern (AD 1822- c.1950) clay, fired mould made short 'cutty' type pipe in the form of a buffalo's head issued by the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Description:The fragment survives as the bow of a pipe snapped shortly along the stem behind the bowl. The detail of the buffalo's head is picked out in relief, with wavy lines representing the buffalo's fur. The horns on both side's of the head have been broken off and a large chip obscure the eye on the left side, the left on the right is almond shape and the ears on both side are ovoi…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2017
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Record ID: KENT-8C0742
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern reproduction of a German First World War 2nd class Eiserne Kreuz or 'Iron Cross' medal, probably of tin or light pewter. Orignals date 1914-1918, this example dating uncertain but likely post WWI to the present day. The medal takes the form of a Teutonic Cross or 'cross pattée', with two silver rims, the internal one raised creating a rim encompassing a large black internal cross. The top arm has a small suspension loop.Each side shares the same overall cross design but differ when it comes to decoration of the centre andtheir inscriptions. The front of the medal has a …
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
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