Record ID: LIN-8F9261
Object type: FIRE MARK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pressed copper alloy firemark issued by the "County Fire Office". The firemark is rectangular and depicts Britannia seated with spear in right hand, and holding the top of a shield with her left hand. A lion sits to the left. The county fire office was in operation from 1807 to 1906. 
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LIN-8342F3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy button from the uniform of a Lincoln Police officer. The button is circular, domed, and has the Lincoln crest in the centre in relief. Above is the word LINCOLN, and below is POLICE. The reverse has an incomplete loop surrounded by OF BOGGETT & REYNOLD, ST MARTINS LANE, LONDON.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: LIN-58A61D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern button or fob. The object is a round disc with a decorated obverse face and an undecorated reverse. The obverse is slightly convex the reverse slightly concave. On the reverse is a centrally placed attachment loop. . The decoration is a modern shield with a stag standing on the top of it. The shield is cross hatched. Below and to the sides of the shield is a ribbon upon which there is a worn inscription - TOUT BIEN OU RIEN = All well or nothing. The coat of arms on this button are those of the Noel family, some of whom lived at Wellingore Hall near t…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: LIN-2E44B5
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval or early modern copper alloy Catholic sacramental pendant of St Benedict. The pendant is oval, flat, and highly worn on both sides. A small integral loop on the same plane as the pendant is located at the apex. The obverse shows the Benedictine cross, containing the letters C S S M L - N D S M D, initials of the words Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Nunquam draco sit mihi dux! ('May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon (Satan) never be my overlord!'). Surrounding this is the legend IHS (Jeses), followed by V. R. S. N. S. M. V.  S. M…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: LIN-18597B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small spherical bell with a narrow channel opening at the base. An incomplete loop is located at the top. The pea is retained within the bell. The surface of the bell has a brassy sheen suggesting a post-medieval to early modern date.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th December 2022
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Record ID: LIN-FA7048
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy strap slide. The slide comprises a copper alloy plate with a separate copper alloy bar on the reverse, joined together by two iron pins. The plate is in the form of a buckle with integral central bar. The frame is double oval and decorated with moulded floral or foliage elements. A rectangular bar with right angled terminals is set on the reverse. This item is modern, but is recorded here because the reverse bars are often found on their own and are sometimes misidentified as being of earlier origin.
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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Record ID: LIN-6B5F3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy (bronze) coin of Morocco known as a falus dates to between 1672 and 1901, probably 18th to 19th Century. The obverse has the Star of David with a pellet in the centre.The reverse has two or three unclear moulded lines. Dimensions: A falus is a cast copper alloy coin, that was issued as the normal form of the low value coinage of Morocco for a large part of the 19th century. The dates on Moroccan coins are Hejira (AH) dates based on the lunar year (354 days) and starting when Mohammed was alive circa AD 600. There is no visible date on this coin. …
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2017
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Record ID: LIN-C3DD96
Object type: TAG
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nineteenth century copper alloy coin, possibly a penny, with a personal name stamped onto one side. The reverse depicts a worn seated Britannia left. The obverse is entirely worn and bears the stamped name J MEDLEY.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near North Ormsby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F6306C
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Victory medal of the First World War. The medal was awarded to Sgt Charles William Baggaley of the Lincolnshire Regiment. Obverse: Winged, full-length, full-front, figure of 'Victory' with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand Reverse: THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath Edge: 201032 SJT C.W.BAGGALEY LINC R[ ] Records show that this medal was authorised on the 30th May 1921.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: LIN-19B1D0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern gamingor arcade token. The token is flat, circular, and is decorated on both sides with an eagle with head left, within a border of 29 stars.
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2016
Last updated: Friday 3rd June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Wragby', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-DAA492
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cinema token for 'The Gold Rush' a film staring Charlie Chaplin (1925) shown at the Empress Picture House, Urmston (near Manchester). Obverse: CHARLIE CHAPLIN, IN THE GOLD RUSH; face of Chaplin, with the word IN to either side Reverse: Empress Picture House, Urmston, commencing Feb 22nd. For one week only. Book early. See HESH-B9B7B7 for a similar token for the same film, issued by a different cinema.
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2016
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Record ID: LIN-48D74A
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern badge of the League of Ovaltinies. The badge is circular in plan and slightly domed. In the centre are the letters LO set within a large star. The legend surrounding it reads THE LEAGUE OF OVALTINIES. Ovaltineys or League of Ovaltineys was a children's club developed in the 1930s to promote the sale of Ovaltine brand drink in the United Kingdom. Badges formed part of the membership pack for the Ovaltinies Club founded in 1935.
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2016
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Record ID: LIN-208013
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A brass, die-struck, 2 scruples apothecaries weight, made in 1847. Obverse: A Crown surrounded by lettering "REGISTER MARCH 1[6] 1847″ & this surrounded by "APOTHECARIES WEIGHT * W & T A". Reverse: Apothecary Symbol in Centre with Unit in Words 'Two' above, and below TWO SCRUPLES
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2016
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Record ID: LIN-CF1259
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn gilt copper-alloy milled imitation half-guinea depicting George III (1760-1820), milled during the late 19th Century (c. 1850-c. 1900). Obverse: GEORGIVS·[III DEI GRATIA]; George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right Reverse: ·M·B·[ ]REX·F·D.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E.17[?98]; Crowned spade shaped shield, with date below. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The originals were nicknamed 'spade' guineas due to the shape of the shield. Diameter: 20mm. Weight: 1.80g. The piece is pierced…
Created on: Monday 19th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd January 2015
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Record ID: LIN-D3F72D
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper-alloy plaque bearing the text W.RAINFORTH & SONS/MAKERS/LINCOLN. The plaque is rectangular and has a pierced rounded lug at either end for attachment. The recessed areas between the letters contains a degraded orange coloured paste. This item was produced by Willian Rainforth and sons, who made agricultural implements such as corn and seed drills, carts and even fridges for dairy. The company was in operation from about 1850 to 1933, and the item probably dates to the late 19th century or early 20th century.
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
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Record ID: LIN-72B291
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A German 1 pfennig coin, dating to the time of the Second World War. The coin has a white-yellow patina, and the coin might have a tin or white metal alloy. Obverse: [DEUTSCHES] RE[ICH (DATE)]; eagle with head to left Reverse: REICHSPFENNIG; value mark of '1'.
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
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Record ID: LIN-6F1E43
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval or modern copper alloy crotal bell. It is spherical and has a rectangular loop. A rib runs around the middle. The upper hemisphere contains two sound holes; the lower contains two holes joined by a channel. The lower is decorated with radiating lines. One half contains the letters [?E]G.
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th March 2014
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Record ID: LIN-CF5A93
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular cast copper alloy coin weight dating to the post-medieval period. The value ' S.D 13:6' is visible on each face. This would have been one in a set of 11 weights to weigh Portuguese moidore series of gold coins and dates to c. AD 1765. These coins were common in England as well as the West Indies and other countries during the 18th century. The weights were made by watch-makers, jewellers and the like who bought blanks from wholesalers and stamped them themselves. 13:6 probably means 13 shillings and 6 pence
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: LIN-8FB126
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper-alloy badge. It is circular and has two fittings on the reverse for a hinged pin. The front is decorated with a perimeter of triangular cells. At the bottom of this curve are the letters L.D.W.L.A. In the centre of the badge is a flower with two elongated leaves. A similar badge is depicted here, which shows a white enamel background with a red enamelled flower. Both items were found in Lincolnshire. The meaning of the initials are uncertain, but possibly could be Lincoln and District Womens Land Army. The WLA issued similar enamelled badges, but with a motif of a bund…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
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Record ID: LIN-DEEA80
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy oval intaglio containing opaque red glass/enamel. The setting depicts a crudely incised motif of the bust of a man, few details of which survive. The man is show in profile to the left. The underside of the plate is slightly hollowed and contains what appears to be solder or corrosion. This intaglio is best seen as coming from a 19th century fob seal. For parallels see LEIC-49DEF6 and FAKL-B996C0.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
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