Record ID: DUR-D5CB78
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy toy dating from the 19th century (c.AD1800-1900). The object is formed and moulded, with a flattened reverse in the area of the torso suggesting the figure was originally attached to or rested against a larger object. The figure is posed with legs spread apart, leaning forwards slightly with the hands placed on the hips. The figure wears a hat three pointed hat or 'cap n' bells' and the nose and eyes are clearly demarcated in the worn face. The clothing is detailed and a variant on 16th century costume, possibly the motley of a fool, jester or…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-DBDF99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1900). The object is sub-oval, with slightly flattened base and apex, and areas of pitting and multiple depressions. There is a single central perforation which runs through the object: at the apex of the object the perforation is a small sub-rectangular slit (c.6.16mm x 2.1mm); at the base of the object the perforation is spherical (c.5.54mm in diameter). There appears to be traces of whatever was inserted through the object visible at the circular basal perforation (iron?). The object is mid grey with …
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-7F696A
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy post-medieval object, probably a commemorative token or medal. The cast object is a circular disc of metal that has been folded or bent, with edges meeting at the one end of the object and flaring at the opposite, so as to form an irregular cone. There is no indication as to whether this occured pre or post-deposition. The object is 29.66mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick and weighs 10.6g. There appears to be a legend arranged circumferentially around the obverse exposed edge of the medal, with further lettering and possibly a design toward the centre; howe…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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