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Record ID: DUR-B42691
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval cufflink or button dating from c. AD 1660-1720. The design conforms to Lewis Form 1, Type A.
Description: The artefact consists of a stamped sheet disc with a circular plan and down-turned flange. The obverse is decorated with two hearts positioned side-by-side below a crown on a stippled background and plain flange. The reverse is undecorated with a central wire loop containing a broken iron fragment - probably the remains of the chain connecting this cufflink to another.
Dimensions: Diameter: 12.81mm; Height: 5.94mm; Weight: 1.86g.
Discussion: Cr…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-2C56D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver pedestal fob seal of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700.
Description: The matrix die is oval with an incused design. The pedestal has six facets with distinct divisions which taper to an integral quatrefoil suspension loop. The die face features an incised circular border surrounding a shield containing a chevron depicted as two parallel upwards pointed lines, surrounded by three cabossed stag’s heads, identified through their outward projecting ears and three-pronged antlers.
Dimensions: Length: 23.3mm; Weight: 7.6g; Diameter: 17.01mm
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Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Morton area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-ED22DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny from the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603).
First Issue, AD1560-1, cross crosslett initial mark, North 1988
Obverse description:Crowned bust left.
Obverse inscription:E D [G ROSA SINE SPI]NA
Reverse decription:Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend.
Reverse inscription:[CIVI/TAS]/LON/DON
Thickness: 0.53 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13.55 mm
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-6D304B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of the Post Medieval period from the second issue of the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603).
Second Issue - Acorn initial mark - AD1673 - London mint - North 1998
Obverse description:Crowned bust left with rose behind.
Obverse inscription:[ELIZA]BETH [DG ANG] FRA ET HI REGINA.
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing legend, with date 1573 above.
Reverse inscription:POSVI [DEV A]DIVT[OREM MEV ]
The bust is possibly intentionally defaced and/or rubbed and/or scratched, but perhaps more tenuos than other examples…
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C70623
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat of the post-medieval period from the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603).
Third Issue, i.m. 1, AD1601-2, Minted at the Tower of London, North 2016
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind [E D] G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee CIVI [TAS LON] DON
The bust is possibly intentionally defaced and/or rubbed.
Thickness: 0.55 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 16.43 mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-65EA3B
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:
A complete silver vervel (hawking ring), dating to the post-medieval period (c.AD1550-1650).
The vervel comprises a circular hoop or band, rectangular in cross-section, soldered at the apex to a shield-shaped plate or bezel. Inscribed on the shoulders of the band to the left of the plate is the letter ‘H’, and to the right is the letter ‘K’. The heraldic design inscribed on the face of the plate are the head and shoulders of a heraldic griffin, with wings behind and arrow-shaped tongue protruding from the open mouth. The head of the griffin appea…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-375C6E
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:
An incomplete silver cufflink of the 'Crown and Heart' type, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD1662-1700).
The cufflink comprises a single disc with downturned edges that terminate in an out-turned flange. The face is decorated in counter-relief with a crown above two hearts on a stippled field. The loop, soldered to the reverse, provided an attachment point for a short piece of chain, which would have in turn linked to the other disc of the cufflink (now missing). There is damage, folding, to the outer flange of the cufflink, and the loop on the reverse ha…
Created on: Monday 7th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Ravensworth Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-B39025
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver-gilt mourning ring fragment (c.AD1500-1650).
Description: A fragment of a silver gilt finger ring with a partial inscription on the interior band. The ring has a D-shaped cross section with plain, curved exterior face and flat interior face with an inscription reading ‘IHV’ and part of another unidentified letter or symbol.
Dimensions: Diameter: 21.14mm; thickness: 1.39mm; weight: 1.90g
Discussion: The form of the ring, with plain outer surface and inscribed inner band, is consistent with so-called posy (or posie) and mourning finger ri…
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Cowesby area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-E9A9FD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold Posie or Posy finger ring, with decorated band and interior inscription in Roman capitals, dating to the early post-medieval period (c.AD1550-1650).
The ring is 'D' shaped in section, and the outer band is decorated with incised recurring floral scroll work, interspersed with six alternately angled diagonal grooves. The internal band features the inscription "I HOPE IN TIME" in Roman capitals, prefixed by a crudely stamped cross pattée; between each word of the inscription is an incised frond or leaf.
The hoop is slightly misshape…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CC57A4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold ‘love’ ring c.AD1500-1700.
Description: The finger ring comprises a flat sectioned strip of gold forming the band, with a join below the bezel. The band is decorated on both sides with two rows of decoration in a ‘twisted rope’ form separated by a plain central ridge. Above and below are two further ridges to the edge of the band. The bezel is in the form of a figure-of-eight knot, comprising a gold strip with similar decoration to the band: two rows of twisted gold wire with a plain ridge above and below. There is a small section …
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Framwellgate Moor area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-998257
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but broken, post-medieval silver finger ring, set with a large glass or rock crystal 'gem', dating to the late 18th century (c.AD1750-1800).
The band of the finger ring is 'D' shape in section and thin. The applied composite bezel has broken away from the hoop. It has a plain reverse with traces of solder (where the hoop was attached), and the edges of the collet are crimped and/or beaded. The sub-oval collect itself holds what seems to be a slightly convex rock-crystal.
Dimensions:
Hoop:Thickness: 1.7mm; …
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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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-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-6ACC36
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:
A complete Posie or Posy finger ring with plain band, and an interior Roman script inscription, dating to the mid post-medieval period (c. AD1550-1650).
The ring is 'D' shaped in section with a plain convex outer band. The ring is circular in plan. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: ‘LOVE IS A VERTW' in capital letters with Roman script.
Dimensions: 18.76mm in diameter; 4.14mm in height; 1.33mm thick;3.8g in weight.
Discussion:
The inscription is not listed in Evans (1931); however, a similar inscription ‘LOVE IS A JOY’ (ibid, …
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Shincliffe', grid reference and parish protected.
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-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-3E3FF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver Russian wire kopek or Denga (half kopek), probably struck in the name of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov (1613-45), mint: Moscow.
The oval flan typical for coins of this issue.
Measurements: Height: 6.93 mm; Width: 10.18 mm; Thickness: 0.55 mm; Weight: 0.22 g
The record for similar coin KENT-60C25B notes that: Russian wire money was a long-lived design of horse-and-rider on the obverse with an inscription in four or fives lines on the reverse; it was produced from the 16t…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: DUR-2B50B9
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver gilt ball-headed dress pin dating to the early post-medieval period, c. AD 1500-1600.
The pin head comprises a hollow ovoid, divided into two by an applied medial band of silver filigree. The head is decorated with 13 hemispherical knops: six each above and below the medial band, and a further, slightly larger, knop at the apex of the pin head. Each knop is bordered by a complete ring of silver filigree. Traces of gilding can be seen both on the filigree and between the knops. Extending from the base of the pin head is a thin shaft which tapers to a sha…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2022
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