Record ID: ESS-A0B0FE
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  An incomplete, single post-medieval silver cufflink of the 'Crown and Heart' Form 1, Type A style (Finds Research Datasheet 46), dating to the 17th century or very early 18th century, circa AD 1625-1725.  The disc is near complete with a chip missing from the top left side (at around the ‘11 O’clock’ mark if compared with a clock face).  There is some damage to the border on the right side and the general condition is quite worn.  The front of the cufflink shows a crown above two side-by-side hearts.  The reverse has two …
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9E9A85
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast silver, or possibly silver-gilt, dress hook dating to the early Post-Medieval period (c. 1500-1600), of Read (2008) Class K, Type 2. The object is an openwork, moulded-relief, circular plate decorated with a love-heart in the centre surrounded by a floral wreath made up of five flowers, probably roses, spaced equidistantly apart with foliage between. A rectangular attachment loop extends from the upper edge of the wreath. Extending from the lower edge of the wreath is a circular-sectioned hook with a pointed terminal that curves inwards towards the rear. …
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Sampford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9E4414
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete, gilded silver decorated pin of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1600). The object consists only of the head of the pin, which is composed of a semi-hemispherical upper part with a circumferential rib separating it from the inverted cone shaped lower part. The upper hemisphere is decorated with three filigree circles, enclosing four smaller circles in the shape of a clover, around a central knop. Another, larger knop is at the top of the head, where the three larger circles meet. Additional pellets are placed between each of the three larger knops (two…
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Osyth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DB992A
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A cast post-medieval silver commemorative medallion or pendant depicting Charles I, dating to c. AD1625-1700. The medallion is oval in shape with the partial remains of a suspension loop at the top and a complete loop at the bottom, and decorative knops to the left and right.  Both sides of the pendant are decorated with a raised border formed of 2 concentric incised lines.  Within the border on the obverse is a moulded bust of Charles I, facing left, bareheaded with flowing hair and pointed beard.  Within the border on the reverse is the royal coat o…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Weald Bassett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DB1D08
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete post-medieval silver button from a cufflink of ‘crown and heart’ type, dating to AD 1662-1714. The button is circular with a downward-turned rim.  There are two dents in the rim.  The raised design on the upper surface comprises a crown above two hearts which has been stamped out from the reverse (Lewis (2013) Form 1, Type A).  The reverse has a silver wire loop soldered to its surface which would have been attached to a matching button forming the other end of the link.  Accompanied by a loose silver wire, assumed…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frinton and Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8B15E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth (1649-1660). As North 2728
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-8AEF94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Damaged silver groat of Philip and Mary (1554-1558) dating from 1554 - 1558. As North 1973.
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-8AC292
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Second coinage, dating to 1565, as North 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-7EB270
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cut and fragmentary struck silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Dating to the period c. AD 1561-1603. Initial mark unknown. Obverse depicts bust facing left. [ELIZABETH D G] ANG FRA E [T HIB REGINA Reverse depicts cross fourchee over shield. Date of 15[??] above. [POSVI DEV ADIVTO] REM ME[V] Radius is 12.5 giving an approx diameter of 25mm
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-AB69E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver milled shilling of William III dating to AD 1698. Crowned cruciform shield reverse. Mint of London. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: 16 96 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Created on: Friday 24th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-5A542B
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete post-medieval silver commemorative button. The button consists of a near complete silver circular disc which has a small chip missing at the '8 o'clock' mark (if compared with a clock face). The disc is bent so the front folds slightly inwards. The front face is decorated with a border of three rows of rectangular stamped marks. Inside the border is a motif consisting of an acorn on a leaf. The back of the disc is plain. The edges are damaged such that it is difficult to determine the extent to which they may have originally curved towards the bac…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashingdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BF59C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfpenny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) third issue, dating from 1594-1596. Woolpack initial mark. As North 2018.
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-BD8035
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half crown of the Commonwealth (AD 1649-1660). Likely clipped so legends and initial marks are missing. As North 2722-2723.
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-DA5F6D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete silver button from a cufflink of ‘crown and heart’ type. It is circular with a downward-turned rim. The raised design on the upper surface comprises a crown above two hearts which has been stamped out from the reverse (Lewis (2013) Form 1, Type A). The reverse has a silver wire loop soldered to its surface which would have been attached to a matching button forming the other end of the link. Dimensions: Diameter: 19 mm; Thickness: 10 mm; Weight: 0.92g. Discussion: The style of the iconography provides a broad dating to the reign of …
Created on: Monday 20th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wethersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C40909
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Post Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1592. Tun initial mark, as North 1991, pg 137 no. 2015.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-4EA33C
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete, single post-medieval silver cufflink of the 'Crown and Heart' Form 1, Type A style (Finds Research Datasheet 46), dating to c. AD1625-1725.  The front of the cufflink shows a crown above two side-by-side hearts.  The reverse has a central soldered wire loop.  The link which would have secured this to the (not present) second button is missing. Dimensions:  Diameter: 14.41mm; Thickness: 0.72mm; Weight: 0.77g Discussion:  The use of 'crowned, conjoined and pierced hearts, have a long history' (Lewis: 2013), but the…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rickinghall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-3D5B27
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A single post-medieval hollow silver cufflink, probably depicting Charles II, therefore dating to c. AD 1630-1685. The front is stamped with a the profile bust, likely of Charles II, crowned, within a beaded border. The rear retains part of the link that would have been used to join cufflinks together. Dimensions: Diameter: 16.53mm; Thickness: 1.39mm; Weight: 1.06g Discussion:  Although there are no exact parallels on the database that pair the same profile style bust of Charles II with a hollow cufflink, WMID-C68903 (2011 T587) is an example of a pair of silv…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mistley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-3D4FE1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A fragment of a silver gilt post-medieval finger ring.  One part of the fragment contains an incised design of parallel and diagonal lines within a border – the border is incomplete and may possibly have been part of the bezel area.  The remainder of the fragment has a feathered line pattern followed by the start of another bordered section containing diagonal incisions. Dimensions:  Length: 11.47mm; Width: 7.78; Thickness: 2.98mm; Weight: 1.46g Discussion:  A ring with a similar design, also from Essex, progressed through the treasure pr…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-3C5C79
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  An incomplete and damaged post-medieval silver button from a cufflink of ‘crown and heart’ type. It is circular with a downward-turned rim. The raised design on the upper surface comprises a flaming heart over crossed-arrows which has been stamped out from the reverse (Lewis (2013) Form 1, Type B). The reverse has a silver wire loop soldered to its surface which would have been attached to a matching button forming the other end of the link.  Dimensions: Diameter: 13 mm; Thickness: 4.mm; Weight: 0.66g.  Discussion:  The style of th…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E6C8CE
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A incomplete silver spoon, dating to c. AD 1580-1625, represented by the bowl and the lower portion of the stem. The ovoid bowl has an integral sub-rectangular stem. The interior of the bowl is stamped at the narrower end, just below the stem, with the London silver mark, a crowned leopard’s head. On the reverse, the stem bears a stamped ‘WC’ – in the form of a letter C on its side enclosing a letter W – the mark of the silversmith William Cawdell. Above this is the lion passant sterling mark and above this would have been the date letter but unfortunately…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dennington', grid reference and parish protected.