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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
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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
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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.
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