Record ID: WREX-5C2B87
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy figurine in the form of a seated female sphinx probably modern (i.e. 19th or 20th century).  All of the features of the figure are worn.  There is an integral lug at the base of the figure, which is circular in section.  Evan Chapman (pers comm) notes that this is probably from a “mantle clock, ink stand or similar”. Measurements: height (including lug): 55.1mm; width: 31.3mm; thickness: 13.5mm; diameter of lug: 7.2mm; weight: 76g
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D49BD6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified object in a lead alloy, possibly spelter, most likely to be 19th or early 20th century, neo-classical revival. The object is broken and appears incomplete with casting seams clearly visible on both sides.  The object is mould decorated with acanthus leaves at the base and with a rounded finial at the top (11.1mm diameter) that is also decorated with acanthus leaves.  There is a small, rounded knop at the top of the finial.  The central part of the object comprises a shaft which is sub-circular in section, which is 4.7mm in diameter, and is mould decorated w…
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9C5DA8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a modern ceramic vessel, possibly a cup or sugar bowl dating post 1894AD. The fragment is a lead glazed redware. The exterior is decorated with enamelled dots and gilt banding which has been over painted. The enamel is now lost but may have been either off-white or pale blue originally. This design is known as Greek Border and was registered in 1894 by Gibson and Sons Limited of Burslem, Staffordshire. Length: 30.1mm; width: 22.8mm; thickness: 3.5mm; weight: 3.99g
Created on: Monday 27th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caerhun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-544CCE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy model, or toy, one-quarter farthing of Queen Victoria. The coin is very worn but traces of the queens bust, facing left, can be seen on the obverse. The initial V is in front of the bust. There would have been an initial R behind the bust but this is now illegible. The reverse has three lines of very worn text which are likely to have read MODEL QUARTER FARTHING, over three lines, with the date 1848 below. Diameter: 10mm; weight: 0.41g Die axis: 12
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-2F6729
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy bifacial coin weight, for the Portuguese 'joe' gold coins, issued between 1760 and 1773 AD. The value of 18 shillings indicated was equivalent to the 'half joe'/2 escudos coin (Withers & Withers 2011, 66). Both faces are marked with a small letter S above a larger 18 above a small 4.1/4, all within a border made of small pellets. The coin weight has a rough surface and is dark brown in colour. Diameter: 21.9mm; thickness: 2.7mm; weight: 6.3g
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Martin's', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-346FA7
Object type: CANDLESTICK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a lead or lead alloy urn shaped candlestick of c. 1810-50AD. The fragment has been cast as a single piece and has broken from its base that appears to have been cast as a separate section, which is now missing, and the two pieces subsequently fixed together. There are three vertical mould lines evident around the upper section that would have held the candle, which sits on a fluted pedestal. The upper section of the candle stick has ornate relief moulded decoration comprising scrolls which are arranged in three repeating panels, reflecting the three mould section. These p…
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangollen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-6C29C6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy heraldic mount dating from the modern period c1700-1850AD. The mount depicts a demi-savage with a wreath around his temple and loins. He holds a club over his right shoulder. Although the surface of the object is now quite rough and abraded there are traces of black coating on both obverse and reverse. The reverse of the mount has traces of possible lead-alloy which may have been used to fix the mount. This mount most likely fits within the revival of heraldic devices common in the early modern period. Height: 35.46mm; width: 35.57mm; thickness: 4.55mm; …
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aberwheeler', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-ED803A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete modern lead toy cap gun in the form of a flintlock pistol c. 1800-1900AD. The gun is made in two halves and it held together with iron rivets. The butt is decorated with floral motifs. The trigger is missing. The end of the barrel is missing. There are traces of relief moulded sans serif lettering on the sides of the barrel which is illegible. Length: 91.8mm; thickness: 9.2mm; weight: 47.22g
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Rhyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-DD27C5
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy gaming token dated 1837. The obverse has the young bust of Queen Victoria facing left with the legend VICTORIA REGINA. The reverse depicts the a man on horseback standing over a dragon with the legend TO HANOVER above and the date 1837 below. The obverse has been counter stamped with the letter E. Diameter: 22.4mm; weight: 2.45g
Created on: Monday 20th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernymynydd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-6C725E
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Bovril promotional medal or token taking the form of the Victoria Cross that was introduced in 1856. Bovril was not introduced until 1886, therefore this must date to the late 19th or early 20th century. The object has an integral suspension loop. On the obverse the incuse lettering BOVRIL reads left to right and from top to bottom, with the VR of Bovril in larger letters at the centre. On the reverse the medal reads 50 / TIMES / MORE NOURISIHING / THAN / ORDINARY EXTRACT / OF MEAT / OR / BEEF. Length: 33.7mm; width: 28.1mm; thickness: 1.1mm; weight: 3.18g
Created on: Friday 14th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernaffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-EF0ECE
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy disc with dating 1869AD. The lettering on the disc has been pressed into it so that it is in relief on the front of the disc, and incuse on the reverse. Around the rim is the inscription THE GIFT OF DR SHORT BISHOP OF ST ASAPH IN MEMORY OF MARY HIS WIFE. In the centre over three lines is the lettering R.D.W.C. / WATER / 1869 below which has been punched the number 45. There is a circular rivet hole towards the top of the object. Diameter: 71.46mm; thickness: 0.68mm; weight: 14.7g
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FC0675
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
Clay tobacco pipe which dates from c1860-1910 and is decorated with a common decorative scheme for the period comprising moulded milling around the rim and the initials RAOB above a buffalo's head on the front of the bowl. These initials are for the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, a fraternal order founded in 1822 and one of the largest such organisations in the United Kingdom. Pipes like this were (and still are) used in ceremonies by the organisation but were also decorative items that found a regular place in the market. The design was produced by many manufacturers as on…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brymbo', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9AFD05
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern complete silver medal dating to 1896. The medal bears the arms of the Prince of Wales Own West Yorkshire Regiment over a pair of crossed rifles. On the ribbon around the central badge contains the names of the three Yorkshire regiments (1ST BATT YORK / 2ND BATT BRADFORD / 3RD BATT LEEDS) and the regimental depot (14TH REGL DEPOT). At the top of the medal is an integral suspension loop. On the reverse is an inscription which reads DEPOT W.Y.REGT SERGT W.T.LEWIS 1896 above a series of silver hallmarks for Birmingham for 1896. There is also a makers mark which appears to re…
Created on: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyffryn Ardudwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5A2469
Object type: ANIMAL COLLAR
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy hinged and inscribed plate, probably from an animal collar or a horse noseband, dating 1830-1846 AD. On the back are a pair of attachment rivets. The plate bears an inscription which reads: Rev. C. B. Coxe / Hungerford New- / town, Berks The plate is folded at the hinge which appears to have an iron pin that has corroded. Length: 35.5mm; Width: 20.8mm; thickness of plate: 1.3mm; weight: 19.86g See SUR-EFA54A for a similar example.
Created on: Friday 8th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Bedwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-555BD6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete small conical copper-alloy thimble dating from the Post Medieval or Modern period c. 1850-1900AD. The upper part of the wall is covered with closely spaced machine stamped circular indentations arranged in horizontal lines. The top of the thimble is slightly corroded but concentric rings of circular indentations can still be seen. The lower part of the wall is plan and the base is damaged and worn. The surface of the object is rough and slightly pitted with a dark brown patination. Height: 14.7mm; diameter at base: 12.0mm; diameter at top: 9.0mm; weight: 1.58g
Created on: Friday 8th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flint', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-EBA28F
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy post medieval button (c. 1700-1900). The button is a hollow two-piece button. The convex front of the button is decorated with a Welsh dragon at the centre with the lettering DENBIGHSHIRE VOLUTEER RIFLES in a band around the circumference. The reverse is slightly concave with a loop attachment that has been bent over. The back of the button is impressed with the lettering SUPERIOR QUALITY. It is possible this came from an officer's tunic. Diameter: 23.0mm; thickness: 7.7mm; weight: 4.8g
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-C1C276
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Denbighshire
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 oval body. The intaglio is engraved with a retrograde C in a cursive script. This type of fob seal was common in the 18th century, often being mass produced. Length: 20.1mm; width: 17.2mm; thickness: 3.4mm; weight: 4.6g
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-C958CC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver button dating to the 18th or early 19th century, engraved with the owner's initials TO surrounded by a floral wreath.On the reverse is the lion hallmark for Birmingham, and the makers initials IS over IB.The attachment loop is missing. Diameter: 22.53mm; thickness: 1.07; weight: 4g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-DA1FBD
Object type: PLATE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three-joining fragments of an incomplete lead alloy printing plate with a suggested date of c. AD 1750-1900.The text is in Welsh and has a series of numbered paragraphs. The plate is plain on the reverse. Total length: 86mm; width: 78mm; thickness: 4.53mm; weight: 13.49g.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rhuddlan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-1D3E73
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Coppet alloy token / advertising check from the C19th in commemoration of Queen Victoria's 60th jubilee. Obverse has the bust of queen Victoria facing left with the legend reading ER CORF AM AIL JIWBILI / 1837 Y FRENHINES VICTORIA 1897.The reverse has the lettering TEMPLE / BAR / DENBIGH / 1897 at the centre with a pellet border and the legend T J WILLIAMS DRAPER SILK MERCHANT OUTFITTER &CThe token has been pierced possible for use as a pendant. Diameter:32.32mm; thickness: 1.46mm; weight: 7.9g
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergele', grid reference and parish protected.