Record ID: DUR-016EE1
Object type: LID
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object possibly a ld from sort of vessel, post-medieval in date (c.AD1700-1900). The fragment is slightly convex and appears to have been circular when [more] complete. At the centre is a large rounded boss-like projection, surrounded by radiating and regularly spaced lines of perforations or holes.  Dimensions: Length: 33.4 mm; Width: 26.9 mm; Thickness: 2.14 mm; Weight: 8.5 g. The object is likely to be a lid, possibly from a pomander or similar to hold scented herbs. See NLM-26EDC8 on this database fo…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-602B62
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy buckle frame (but missing pin) dating to the early post-medieval period (AD1550-1650). The bucle is a 'double loop' or spectacle buckle frame with two semi-circular loops pinched in at each apex to give a shortened pin bar. The buckle has a plano-convex cross-section, as the back is flat. Overall, it is in good condition with a greenish-brown patina. Whitehead (2016, 62) illustrates some similar examples (see, for example,no. 301) and dates them to around 1550-1650.  Length: 35.23mm Width: 19.08mm Thickness: 2.47mm Weight: 4.8g Whi…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-5FD756
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight dating to the Post Medieval period (AD 1760-1773). The coin weight is for a Portuguese Moidore, equivalent to 27 shillings, c.1760-1773 (Withers and Withers 1995, p55). Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include SUR-F4C784, WAW-76B295 and PUBLIC-3D43A1. However, the latter are more plain in appearance, and lack the decorative reverse. IOW-5B8C33, although for a quarter moidore, is closer in form. The given weight for the Moidore (27s) is 10.76g (Biggs 1992, p34-5). The lower w…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-5F3D84
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount in the form of a female head and partial upper torso, dating to the Post Medieval period (c.AD1700-1850). The mount is fairly robust, but hollow and open backed, or concave, on the reverse. The figure has has hair piled on her head, a delicate face, and a bare neck. Around the head is drapery that extends down the neck and around the chest where the shape of the upper part of the breasts appears to be visible. Below is what appreas to be the upper part of a bodice, decorated with vertical lines and broken at the base. On the reverse there is a projecting atta…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-020FF6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1600-1800). The ring has a thin delicate band, widening at the shoulders to an integral sub-rectangular bezel. The bezel is has a line of punched dots running around the edge forming a border and enclosing a series of conjoined curving lines. above and below the lines are two larger punched dots. It has not been possible to discern and recognisable pattern in the design (e,g, a letter or identifiable figure). The point at which the bezel joins the shoulder of the band is damaged and cracked on one side, and has complet…
Created on: Friday 7th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1FBD2E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object, comical in form, probably post-medieval to modern in date (c.AD1800-1950). The object is conical in form, with a slightly thinner rim (partially missing) at the base, and an incised line running circumferentially around approximately 2/3 of the cone, just above the base. The object is slightly misshapen on one side, with possible tooling marks visible. Dimensions: 28.68mm diameter; 16.99mm in height; 2.25mm thick; 14.1g in weight. The weight of the object suggests a high lead content, and possibly the object functioned as a cap or lid of some so…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-F8E19E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete rectangular copper-alloy rectangular buckle frame, probably dating to the late post-medieval period (c.AD1800-1900). Approximately half of the buckle frame is missing: what survives of the frame is sub-rectangular, slightly bevelled on the obverse, flat on the reverse; the outside corners of the frame are chamfered. The central bar has been separately cast and soldered to the frame so that it stands slightly proud of the buckle.The buckle frame is broken adjacent to the central bar and the the pin is missing. Dimensions: Height 40.43mm; width 32.63mm; thickness …
Created on: Monday 14th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coniscliffe area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-D6B1EA
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sharp hooked clasp of post-medieval date (c.AD1500-1600). The clasp is sub-oval , with a slightly flatten base (missing the attachment loop), with the broken hook protruding from the upper edge. The upper face of the clasp is decorated with the bust of a figure in neo-classical style, within a beaded border. The bust is facing right, possibly bearded, and has with cropped hair possibly with a laureate crown. The shoulders are draped. The reverse of the pendant is undecorated and concave. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. …
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-AC5CD9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy decorated handle, probably dating to the later Post-medieval period (c.AD1800-1900). However, there is a possibility the object may be earlier. The object is subrectangular in form, tapering in towards the middle, and out again towards the base. The upper face, or front, is decorated with a series of five panels: the upper most (and largest) contains a single 'daisy-like' flower, with 14 petals radiating around a central disc (or stigma); the middle and lower smaller panels are similarly decorated with smaller flowers of nine petals. Separating the flo…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-884494
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy blunt hooked post medieval dress fastener (c.AD1550-1650) Class: Read Class A, Type 2 The object is roughly triangular in form, with perforations at the upper edge adjacent to the projecting band, the end of which would have formed the hook, but is now broken. the lower apex of the triangle has a small, trailing projection, forming the remains of the third perforation. The object appears undecorated on both faces, but is rather corroded. 35.00 mm (l) x 22.29mm (w) x 3.41 mm (h). 1.48 mm metal thickness. 4.1 g. As Read (2008), 171, number…
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
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Record ID: DUR-7B6086
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy struck Zeeland duit coin of date 1777 - 1792. The obverse features the inscription (star) A (star) ZELAN/DIA/ over three rows, all surrounded by a wide border of draperies. The year is illegible The reverse depicts a crown over a shield-like border surrounding waves in lower portion with upper portion indistict - but very probably a rampant lion emerging out of water. The legend is illegible. Diameter 21.39, thickness: 0.74. Weight 1.7g
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-C17E62
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade token of post-medieval date (1825 to 1898). Circular (33.46mm diameter x 0.9mm thick) 5.7 g in weight. Mid-brown patina with patches of green powdery corrosion. Both surfaces are worn. The token is dented/creased. A crack extends radially 10mm from the edge. Lettering: Obverse: _ HILL & Co SUNDERLAND CLOTHYERS/ OUTFITTERS/AND/EXPORTERS TO ALL/PARTS OF THE WORLD/(?)27?/HIGH ST. Reverse: NEWCASTLE NORTH SHIELDS & SUNDERLAND WEST OF ENGLAND//CHEAPEST GOODS/ IN ALL/ ENGLAND/ESTABLISHED/1825 D Hill and Co was established as Dennis Hill's D…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Pittington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C0E9C7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy object, possibly from barrel of a toy gun, probably post-medieval to modern date. Object is probably a longitudinal section from a cylindrical object. Exterior upper surface has longitudinal ridges with rounded bosses on central ridge. One end narrows to surround a orifice approximately 5.4 mm in diameter. A solid cylindrical prong extends longitudinally 3.8mm from this narrow portion, and appears to have been broken off. Lower interior concave surface is a rough and plain. Metal has brown patina. A small part of the upper surface has traces of …
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: DUR-C0486C
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small, probably complete, copper alloy spoon of probable post-medieval date (1500 - 1800). Spoon has shield-shaped bowl and narrow tapering plain stem of oval-irregular cross section. A deep horizontal groove is present at the junction of bowl and stem. Bowl is shield shaped, in plan, with rounded end and straight sloping shoulders. Upper surface is flat, surrounding concave depression forming bowl. Lower surface is convex, tapering towards the rounded tip. Bowl is 10.45mm l x 13.49mm w x 2.34mm deep. Stem measures 20.98mm from top to groove. Stem tapers from 3.18mm at bowl end to …
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: DUR-2E48DE
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pipe tamper, of post medieval date (c.1700 - 1800). A bulbous moulding of circular section with varying section diameter. The narrow top widens to a smooth ridge, then narrows smoothly above a wide bulbous portion with two circumferential ridges. Below the bulb, the object narrows before flaring at the base. A further ridge is present below the bulb Metal has mid-brown patina with some green corrosion over approximately 50% of surface. The base is corroded with orange corrosion and rough pitting, suggesting there was an attachment of some sort at the 'tam…
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: DUR-2B21A4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete domed thimble of post-medieval date (1650 - 1730). The thimble is conical, tapering from 16.33 mm diameter at the base to 12.05mm at the top, The end is a shallow dome shape. The walls are slightly flared at the base, forming a narrow (about 1.3mm) rim. The metal is dark brown (exterior and interior of walls) with interior coated incompletely with a pale grey material. A scrape mark on the exterior reveals a yellow shiny metal beneath the brown colour. The exterior of the dome is part white - grey and part red-brown, overlaid with two patches of brown metal towards th…
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: DUR-B23402
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or sword belt hangar, in the form of an asymmetrical double looped plate, dating to the post-medieval period, (c.AD 1500-1600). The object is comprised of an irregular asymmetrical plate with two (of three) remaining integral basal loops. The left loop retains its circular suspension-eye, and appears broken at the base; the latter is missing from the central loop. The fitting has been broken to the right of the central rivet hole, thus the right loop, and right rivet hole, are missing. There is also evidence of damage to the fitting in …
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Record ID: DUR-04003E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy figurine, depicting an apostle holding a gospel, dating to the late Medieval or most probably the early post-Medieval period, c. AD 1400-1650. Description: The front of the figurine depicts a standing figure, draped in robes with long trailing sleeves covering the entirety of the body with the exception of the front of the feet and the hands. The draped robes extend around the sides of the figurine. The hands are clasped, with the left hand being folded over the right. A book (or gospel) is held in the crook of the left arm. The head is covered with a band t…
Created on: Monday 8th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-9A7F0B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but misshapen, cast copper alloy finger ring of probable post-medieval date. The bezel is shield-shaped and has been soldered to the band. A join is visible at the solder point on the rear of the bezel, indicating the band was cast and folded to form the (now misshapen) hoop. Some patches of gilding remain on the surface of the finger ring, particularly in the vicinity of the bezel. The metal has a mid brown patina, with patches of active green copper corrosion evident. The finger ring measures 24.72mm long, 15.41mm wide, and 3.3g. The band is 5.49mm wide and 1.3m…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
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Record ID: DUR-0B8A11
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy 'waisted' double-loop (also known as 'Figure of eight' or 'spectacle') sub-oval buckle frame. The buckle has a flat base and a convex profile. The strap bar has a rounded projecting knop incised with three lines at each end. As it narrows it appears to wrap over the frame, having the effect of pulling in the 'waist'. The outer edges of the frame are decoratively moulded with large angular protrusions, again incised with three lines. While the pin is missing, a small deposit of iron oxide, which partially obscures the incised decoration on one of the incised protrusio…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2017
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