Record ID: BERK-1BFD62
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy figurine or toy of a basket woman, probably dating to the early-modern period. The figurine depicts a woman in long dress, possibly with an apron or garments hitched up and held with one hand at the waist. There is an object in the hand (horn shaped) but it is unclear if this is part of the dress or something seperate. The other hand is on the woman's left hip. A large basket is on the woman's back but there are no obvious signs of attachment such as straps over the shoulders however the strap may in fact be the head dress that the woman is wearing. The basket is similar …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2013
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Record ID: BERK-F28D23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable modern fake of a penny of Edward the Confessor, Winchester mint. The coin appears to be imitating a hammer cross type (AD 1059-1062) although there is no annulet in the quarters of the cross as is usual for this series. The obverse inscription reads 'EADHARRD REX', crowned bust with sceptre right. The reverse reads 'ELFPINNE ON PINC'. The coin is of a very tinny white metal, and is of the correct weight and diameter however there is little wear and no tarnishing and the metal does not look or feel right for silver of this period.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: BERK-5B8A80
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable copper alloy composite seal of modern date. The object has an oval sheet which has a large groove across its width. In this groove sits a rectangular piece of copper alloy with pronged projection a little like the pin of a buckle. At the opposing end is a semi-circular groove with a small rectangular tab with hole.
Created on: Monday 9th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2013
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Record ID: BERK-5C9D93
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy three dimensional humanoid toy, possibly a game peice and probably dating to the early-modern period. The gaming piece takes the form of female clothed in robes and wearing a long headdress. The figure's face is well moulded and is bulbous and ugly and may have been intended to be of a monkey-like appearance. The arms are simply formed from two sticks of lead soldered to the side of the body. The underside of the object has a sub-triangular hole but this is probably as a result of manufacturing rather than being functional; the figure stands upright by its own accord. Sug…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Oxfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-34C9A2
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy bag seal dating to the late post-medieval to modern period. The seal broadly circular in plan with two ovoid holes running through the centre to attach to traded products. This seal was used by seed growers to trade and identify their goods. One face has an illegible legend that probably reads TRADE MARK, around a raised image of a (probable) turnip. The other face bears the inscription (SEED) GROWER / (COGGE)SHALL / (ESSEX). Although much of the legend is illegible, research suggests that the combination of those letters that are visisble would indicate the s…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cholsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-06E444
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavy, silver strap end, probably made during the 20th century AD. The strap end is roughly rectangular in plan with the bottom two corners removed. The top of the strap end is slightly thinner than the main plate of the strap end and contains three rivet holes, two of which retain silver rivets. The rivet holes have been made by piercing from the front of the strap end through to the reverse, where the excess silver has simply been flattened around the hole. The front of the plate is highly decorated, although crudely executed. The decoration is as follows: Beneath the top rivet sec…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oxford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-0E5234
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A disc-shaped copper alloy trade weight, probably for a half-ounce. The weight has three punch marks around a central circle, inside an upturned rim. The marks are the Royal Cypher of Victoria (comprising a crown over V), a quartered shield indicating the Guildhall and a ewer. These idicate that the weight is a London trade weight post-dating 1837, but pre-dating 1878 when the cypher changed to 'VR'. 13.3 grmas, or 0.47 oz.
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2013
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Record ID: BERK-AF7D06
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post-medieval or early modern counterstamped halfpenny of George III, dating to between AD 1800-1820. The coin has been counterstamped on the obverse, with 'ROBINSON, CULTER, OXFORD'. Internet research suggests that a cutler called James Robinson traded from 46 Cornmarket, from AD 1830, with (assumingly) his son John trading from 44 Cornmarket after James' death and until AD 1847. The coin was already worn when it was counterstamped, and with a new king and / or queen on the throne, using an old coin was not defacing the current coinage.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2013
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2013
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Record ID: BERK-B83038
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Ottoman coin dating to the post-medieval or modern period. The coin is worn beyond recognition on one face, and has been pierced. It is possible the coin was pierced to wear as a necklace, as some Ottoman coins were used as charms to protect babies from evil. Although this coin could not be fully identified, it bears closest similarity to a gold qurúš of Mahmud II (1223-1255 / AD 1808-1839) and may be a lower denomination of this coinage.
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2013
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Record ID: BERK-902AD5
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and crushed silver thimble dating to the late post-medieval or modern period. The top two-thirds of the thimble is covered with small rounded holes, all neat and compact suggesting they are machine applied. The lower third of the thimble has a blank panel to which incised decoration has been applied. This decoration consists of a sub-rectangular panel delineated by punched scores, with several elliptical shapes, possibly intended to be hearts, again of punched markings. Above this is a thin zig-zag line. It may be that the panel was intended for a name or initials however it re…
Created on: Monday 11th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
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Record ID: BERK-A3D173
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A collection of metal working debris dating to the modern period. The debris consists of approximately 18 pieces of metal and four fragments of crucible, all of various shapes and sizes. The metal itself is mostly brass, some of which has iron, tin, lead and nickel components. There is a zinc ingot as well as gunmetal and other alloy fragments. The crucible fragments are highly vitrified. The collection was submitted to Oxford Materials for analysis. The FLO is indebted to Dr Peter Northover and Dr Brian Gilmour for their time, expertise and analysis of the material. The report and an…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witney area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-245A92
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead-alloy modern toy or souvenir in the shape of a throne. It is a copy of the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey, which was commissioned by Edward I to contain the Stone of Scone; the toy has moulded decoration including lions at the base of the throne's legs and quartefoil and arched decoration on the sides. The back of the throne does not have any decoration, suggesting that it was intended to rest against something, so not to be seen. Although the Coronation Chair was commissioned during the rule of Edward I (AD 1279-1307), this toy dates to the modern period,…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
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Record ID: BERK-7B1E74
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cubed object, possibly a die, a gaming piece or a weight. The object has markings on one face only, consisting of a series of punched dots formed to construct a letter Z with a horizontal line through the middle. The object weight 53.9gms, or 1.88 ounces. Although the purpose of this object is uncertain, it is likely to date to the c. 19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2012
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Record ID: BERK-726507
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy modern replica of a Roman coin. This type of coin is a tourist copy from Italy, and commemorates the emperor Tiberius. It is being recorded as it was found in an area with genuine Roman coins. It may be a casual loss or may have been deposited deliberately.
Created on: Monday 17th September 2012
Last updated: Saturday 28th September 2019
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Record ID: BERK-2F6F17
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron decorative fitting in the form of a two-dimensional lion's head with mane, probably dating from the 19th century. The reverse of the lion is curved and the iron is stepped, which would have resulted in the central vertical panel being lower than the opposing two sides. The central panel has a large screw hole towards the base; on the front side of the fitting this screw hole is counter-sunk. There is some damage to the top of the lion's head, and one of the higher reverse panels appears missing, when compared to other examples. It is possible that this may have adorned the…
Created on: Friday 14th September 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2012
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Record ID: BERK-5EDFA5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bell metal) bell, retaining its copper alloy clapper and chain. The bell is open-ended, with the rim flaring outwards slightly and being decorated with a single line around this rim; the upper portion of the bell tapers and has a roughly flat top, from which protrudes a tall rounded top loop for suspension. There are file marks evident on this loop but there is no other marking or decoration on the bell. This style of bell was used to adorn horse harnesses and cart trappings and dates from the 19th to early 20th century.
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-9FA2F0
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy toy gun of which only the stock survives. The lower portion of the stock has scrolled floral designs on either side while the upper stock, which protrudes from a mouth-like moulding, is decorated with cross hatching. Toy guns were popular from the late 17th century and some examples even fired. This is a late example and dates from c. AD 1850- 1900.
Created on: Friday 9th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2012
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Record ID: BERK-4DF527
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, probably meant for a child due to its size, set with a faceted green glass insert in the circular bezel that measures 6.19mm in diameter. The ring is probably quite recent in date; Post-medieval / modern c. AD 1650-1900.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2011
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Record ID: BERK-BC6F66
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A debased silver figurine of Christ on the cross. The figurine is well made and in great detail; the face, crown of Thorns, torso and other musculature is well defined. There are nail holes (rivet holes) through each hand and the feet, which would have attached the figure to a wooden cross. The reverse of the figurine is equally well sculptured, but has a hollow opening in the back, probably intended to hold a vial of holy water. Although the figurine is made of silver there are no hallmarks as the quality is not high enough to warrant marking. It is likely that the figurine would hav…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2015
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Record ID: BERK-2D7480
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy pencil sharpener of mdern (19th century) date. The sharpener is formed from a pyrimidal-shaped sheet of lead which is decoirated on one side only in the lower half; the decoration consists of two lines of bordered zig-zags seperated by a plain field between the two; the pencil sharpener consists of the outer casing only. A number of pencil sharpeners have been recorded on this database and they all share a similar date of c. AD 1850-1900.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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