Record ID: OXON-731268
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button of early modern date. The button bears the words 'RAILWAY POLICE' above and below the letter 'E & G'. This button is probably from the uniform of a member of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Police, which were operational in 1847 until they were absorbed by the North British Railway in 1865. Why this button should be so far from home is unknown. The reverse of the button bears the slogan 'EXTRA SUPERFINE : BEST QUALITY'. There is no indication of the name or address of the manufacturer, which is often seen on later 19th century buttons. The fasten…
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: OXON-D3A034
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy link pin for a chain probably of modern (post-industrialisation) date. The link pin is cylinder shaped with two widened head terminals at either end, one of which is now mishapen. The barrel of the link pin is smooth but there are two indentations visible possibly as a result of use. The link pin is too big for a bicycle chain; it could be from a motorbike, chainsaw or similar. Recorded for reference and comparison.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2018
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Record ID: OXON-B18F30
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern (c. AD 1800-2010) flint scraper made on an ancient flake of uncertain prehistoric date. The scraper is broadly circular in plan with part of the platform and the buld retained. There is some re-cortication, through which the modern retouching is cut. The modern retouching is at the proximal tip and around the distal edge. It is possible that a farm worker (for example) may have created and used this scraper in Victorian (or even more modern) times. The Victorians also used to practice flint knapping; this example is of the incorrect shape to be a gun flint so was probably for…
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-ED7EBD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and damaged lead alloy (pewter) trade token dating to the 19th century. The token was issued by the meat depratment of the Ardington Stores (Oxfordshire, formally Berkshire). It has a face value of 5 shillings. The token appears to have been hexagonal but has suffered damage to all edges; some of the edges look like they've been cut to respect the hexagonal border the surround the token, so this may have been done after manufacture and before circulation. One edge of the token is broken. The token reads the same on obverse and reverse: ARDINGTON STORES 5 / - MEAT DePARTMENT …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: BERK-F464CB
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast copper ally sundial dating to the modern period. The sundial plate is circular and plan and made of bronze. On the underside are three square sectioned shanks which would have fitted in to the (probable stone) pedistal base. The face of the sundial has the hours of the day in Roman numerals around the outside with the motto 'Sunny Hours' at the base between the numerals. In the centre of the dial are two facing mythical birds, possibly phoenixes above an eight armed sun with the points of the compass around it. There are two thick heavy rivets which would have secured the …
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Record ID: BERK-861F2E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent copper alloy commemorative mount dating to the 19th century. The mount has two rectangular fields, slightly curved, one above the other, with the upper most field smaller than the lower one. The upper field bears the word WATERLOO, the lower field PENINSULA. Therefore this mount appears commemorate the British success of the Peninsula War (AD 1808-1814) culminating with the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The mount may have been attached to a military company's plaque. Suggested date AD 1815-1900.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2016
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Record ID: BERK-A244AE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded lead alloy (pewter) token, pireced for suspension, dating to the early modern period, c. 19th century. The token is moulded and features on the obverse a man with money purse leaning over a fallen or seated man, with an inscription around the outer edge; due to the condition of the token only the word 'INDEPENDENT' can be clearly made out. The reverse of the token features clasped hands above crossed feathers or quills secured by a looped tie, all within a wreath border. Again the wear restricts any reading of the reverse inscription; a letter 'S' can be made out t…
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2016
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Record ID: BERK-719A0A
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy 'vine eye' dating to the early modern period. The pin is rectangular in plan and pyramidal in profile, with cast serrations down the two wider edges. The loop for attaching the wires or strings to train plants is broken and incomplete. The barbs would hold it in place once hammered into a wall. Late Victorian to early 20th century.
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
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Record ID: BERK-DACC85
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but squashed silver thimble made from a thin sheet of low grade silver with decoration pressed into the sheet. The rim is folded upwards to create a raised border and is impressed with a series of close set diagonal lines. Above the rim is the inscription "+ REMEMBER + ME" in raised letters within a plain linear border. Above the inscriptions on the upper half of the thimble are the machine-punched pits which run in lines up to and on to the domed peak. The manufacture method and lettering font on this thimble strongly suggets a 19th or even early 20th century date. A simil…
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: BERK-F8CDF9
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and battered coper alloy coin weight of modern date. The coin weight has edges raised above the face of the weight, resulting in an H-shaped profile, however these edges are now worn and damaged. One side of the weight depicts a female crowned right, with the portrait appearing to be of the current Queen Elizabeth II (1952 - ). The reverse of the weight is also worn but depicts a crowned thistle. The weight weighs 3.1 grams or 0.1 ounces. No information on this object could be found by searching the usual sources nor by looking at the internet. One assumes that this must be …
Created on: Monday 1st February 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
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Record ID: BERK-1EF229
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and damaged modern silver 'penny', purporting to be an Anglo-Saxon coin, Kings of All England issue (c.10th century AD), but in fact is a modern copy. The coin has been cast in a mould and a casting spur is visible. Made on a thick 'flan' and being more oval than round in its current state. On both sides on edge of the coin has been worn smooth, or possibly reheated slightly / poorly cast. There is a post-medieval counterstamp bearing the letter [.]. P in a square cartouche at 3 o'clock on the reverse of the coin. Similar marks are seen as makers' marks on silver of the 19th an…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
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Record ID: BERK-A064F4
Object type: CLUB
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An antler and lead 'priest' of uncertain but probably modern date. A priest is an object used to kill fish by hitting them on the head. This example is made from a part of antler, possible Fallow or Red Deer (Priscilla Lange pers. comm. via emailed image). The antler has been pierced with a long rounded tool near the head (the widest section). The head of the antler has also been shaped to remove projecting sections, resulting in an almost pointed terminal end. The opposing end has been hollowed out and moltern lead has been poured into it, to form the weight with which the fish would…
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2015
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Record ID: BERK-838A99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern gold fanam from India, probably dating from the mid to late twentieth century AD. The coin has a design on one side only (unifaced) the reverse side being blank. Robert Bracey, Kushan Coin Project Curator at the Department of Coins & Medals, British Museum comments 'This is a Kali fanam, the designs are based on the Vira Rajam fanam but now more resemble a goddess than the lion that was originally represented. The types are probably 3.03 or 3.18 (the blank back looks flat rather than scyphate or with a boss) in Hans Herrli's Gold Fanams. Herrli thinks that all of the fanams w…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2015
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Record ID: BERK-47C6FD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy mount, possibly for a composite toy in the form of a dodo. The toy is formed from a single sheet of metal with elaborate mouldings on one side and flat and undecorated on the other. There is a round aperture in front of the bird which is plain and undecorated and is the probably the attachment section to join a larger or composite object; maybe it was able to move so as to best appreciate the different aspects of the mount. The mount is cleverly designed to appear as a dodo, however when one looks closely the dodo is made up of several different creatures. The…
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: BERK-3FC755
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete copper alloy finger ring of late post-medieval or early modern date. The finger ring is formed of a plain hoop with a D-shaped cross section with no internal or external markings or moulded decoration. It is similar to a wedding band. There are very faint traces of a possible silver coating on the outside of the hope but it is too fragmentary to be certain. There is no visible seam. Suggested date: Late 18th to 19th century.
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-160066
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two worn lead alloy bale seals dating to the lat post-medieval and early-modern period. The seals are both roughly circular in plan and would have held a cord through the middle which secured the seal to the product. The seals are worn but both were issued by the same merchant, Webb & Sons of Stourbridge who were bone manure manufacturers and seed merchants who took over Proctor and Ryland c.1894 but who had started trading in AD 1850. The obverse is stamped with crowned oval trademark design with entwined ribbon which reads WEBBS while the oval frame itself probably reads [GRASSES/RO…
Created on: Wednesday 30th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 5th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-7DD427
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hollow silver bead, now distorted, probably dating to the modern period. The bead is broadly spherical and decorated with filigree panels in the shap of flower petals. One of these cells retains a red paste or enamel, another green. The majority of the surface of the bead is covered in the remains of a white paste. There is a collared circlet on either side of the bead through which the string would have passed. The bead is now flattened on one side. See HESH-94BF54 for comparison and discussion.
Created on: Friday 11th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Record ID: BERK-320BC2
Object type: HARNESS RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable post-medieval / modern harness or cart fitting. Sub-circular in plan (may be bent) with three decorative loops at the top of the frame. The bottom of the frame, where it is bent, appears to show some thinning of the metal, possibly due to wear. Uncertain function, maybe some type of harness ring or bridle piece.
Created on: Friday 14th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: BERK-4A2971
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn lead alloy bag seal of late post-medieval to modern date (AD 1750-1950). The seal is comprised of two discs of metal connected by a folded tab, and secured with two solders. The resulting hole between the discs would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure the seal to the bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal however it is very hard to make out; one face may read [...]ILN[...] / DIKA[..], while the opposite side has one word across the centre of the seal finishing in the letters '[...]RL'. Seal of this type were often emp…
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd March 2014
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Record ID: BERK-496438
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Russian lead bag seal of modern date (c. 1800-1809). The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal; one bears three lines of text which appears to read [...]/C[...]/ANES/[...] . This text is likely to represent the name of the Quality Control Officer and possibly a code for the location at which the Officer worked or the registered number of the sealing tongs he …
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd March 2014
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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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