Record ID: LEIC-0E7705
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval copper-alloy book fitting, dating to c.AD 1400 - 1600. Howsam type A.3.  It is sub-rectangular and formed of one sheet copper alloy. The plate has a flared and scalloped open end. At the opposing end terminates in an old break. It is decorated in the centre with an annulet and three concentric rings. At the scalloped edge are six circular rivet holes.  Length: 62 mm Width: 27 mm Weight: 9 g See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/book-clasps/#Clasps_with_hooks. Well-dated examples from excavated…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-FBB7E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver fourpence of Charles II (1660 - 1685) dated to AD 1682. Four interlinked C's reverse. Mint of London. The coin is slightly bent. Spink (2012), p.340, no.3384. Diameter: 18.5 mm Weight: 2.03 g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-CE7681
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting, dating to c.AD 1700 - 1800. It comprises of  two unevenly proportioned parallel terminals projecting from a rounded bend, the longer end has broken in two. The longer terminal has a plano-convex cross section, which flares at the centre before tapering to a blunt point. There are a pair of transverse moulded ridges towards the bent end and below is decorated with a foliate design, where the fitting narrows it has broken into two pieces. The remainder of the strap fitting is undecorated. Length: 51 mm Width: …
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-93DB47
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton, issued by Hans Krauwinckel II dating to c.AD 1586 -1635. Rose and Orb type. Reverse motto reads *GOTTES GABEN SOL MAN LOB (One should praise God's gifts). Diameter: 20.5 Weight: 0.68 As Mitchiner (1988), p441, number 1538.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-904992
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token, dating to AD 1648 - 1672. Issued by The Falcon, Rosemary Lane (Whitechapel) London. Obverse: AT THE FALCON IN - A falcon  Reverse: ROSE MARY LANE - R H Diameter: 15.1 mm Weight: 0.59 g Ref: Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd p 712, no.2406 During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-59BA1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Post-Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547), dating to c.AD 1532 - 1542. Second coinage. arrow initial mark.  Mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 112 no 1815 Diameter: 9 mm Weight: 0.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-58CE38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval halfgroat of James I (1603 - 1625), dating to AD 1603 - 1625. Uncertain initial mark, not further defined.. Mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 144 no 2076 Diameter: 17.5 mm  Weight: 0.79 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-3B0D15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth (1649 - 1660), dating to c. AD 1649 - 1660. II above shield. Mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 206 no 2728. Diameter: 15.5 mm  Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-00D6C0
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Medieval to Post-Medieval copper-alloy purse bar, dating to c.AD 1450 - 1600. An arm remains, The arm has a cylindrical shaft and terminates in a globular knop. The arm is undecorated, the glubular knop is decorated with curved lines.  Length: 28 mm Width: 10.3 mm Weight: 5.16 g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D24E25
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy zoomorphic knife end cap, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600. The cap has an oval base from which project two animal (dogs) heads facing away from each other. They are separated by a deep central groove (bifurcated). The dogs are simply decorated with sunken eyes and moulded snouts. The oval base has retained traces of iron from the blade.  Height: 18 mm Width: 17.4 mm Thickness: 8.5 mm Weight: 10.57 g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D929DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing of William III (1694 - 1702), dating to c.AD 1697. Mint of London. Diameter: 22.6 mm Weight: 5.12 g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-B0571F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead-alloy and iron mount, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1900. The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is flat with the remnants of iron pins or studs and embedded into it. Diameter: 35.2 mm Thickness: 14.8 mm Weight: 75.3 g A number of similar objects are recorded on the database e.g: LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881 and YORYM-0E94A7. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, some looking very recent. As yet, their function is uncertain but …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-B0537A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead-alloy and iron mount, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1900. The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is flat with the remnants of iron pins or studs and embedded into it. Diameter: 34.9 mm Thickness: 15 mm Weight: 79.2 g A number of similar objects are recorded on the database e.g: LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881 and YORYM-0E94A7. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, some looking very recent. As yet, their function is uncertain but may be harne…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-4675B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver penny of Charles I (1625 - 1649), dating to AD 1625 - 1649. Not further defined, Group D onwards. Diameter: 14 mm  Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-01E20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to c.AD 1558 - 1603. Not further defined, initial mark not visible. Mint of London. Diameter: 15 mm Weight: 0.46 g
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-77665C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1578. Second coinage, plain cross initial mark, London mint. North (1991) Volume 2 p 135 no. 1997. Diameter: 25 mm  Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-76F24E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1595. Third coinage, woolpack mint mark. Mint of London.  Reference: North Volume II (1991) p137 no. 2015 Diameter: 25 mm  Weight: 3.1 g 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-730104
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1575. Second coinage, eglantine initial mark. Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p 135 no 1998. Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 1 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-6FE3D3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval lead alloy toy doll, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1650. The doll is in the form of a female figure, both sides of the doll are decorated, the decoration is different on the front and back. Front: The dolls head is semi-circular and appears to be wearing a headdress. Her face is circular and has raised moulded features: circular eyes, a triangular nose, curved eyebrows and slightly upturned line forming a smile. The head is joined to the body with a rectangular neck. The torso is trapezoidal, the front is decorated with a central panel flanked by a serie…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-F2902B
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy coin weight, dating to 1690 - 1699. The weight isa circular in plan and rectangular in section, both faces are stamped with D XXX.  Diameter: 23.5 mm Weight: 14.52 g Dr Lisa Brundle comments on LIN-2CB2A6: The mass of these pieces shows  XXX D which stands for the correct mass of thirty pence of the current silver coinage. A weight marked XXX D would have been used to ensure that payment of thirty pence (or half-a-crown) contained the correct amount of silver, rather than silver coins whose face value was thirty pence but which were ser…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-F27275
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy double looped buckle, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600. The frame is oval, with two D shaped loops. The outer edges are angled so the inner perimeter is further forward than the outer perimeter. The projecting loop is circular and is perpendicular to the frame. The pin is missing. This buckle may have been used as a sword belt hanger. The frame is broken in two places but is complete.  Length: 54 mm Width: 39 mm Weight: 12.35 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-F14854
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver penny of Charles I (1625 - 1649), dating to AD 1633 - 1634. Group D, portcullis initial mark. Tower mint in London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 162 no 2268. Diameter: 14 mm Weight: 0.38 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-F105D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny of William III (1694 - 1702), dating to c.AD 1695 - 1698. BRITANNIA reverse depicting Britannia seated left with arm raised. Mint of London. CF Spink no 3554 Diameter: 27 mm Weight: 6.22 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-F073FD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy sword belt fitting, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600. The object consists of a flat plate with a tri-lobed top and a foliate incised design to the surface. At the bottom of the plate is a hook with a rounded terminal. The top of the fitting features a tri-lobed design. Under the central lobe is an iron rivet. Below is a narrowed waist, which then expands forming rounded shoulders, before tapering in width and then expanding again to a smaller tri-lobed plate, with a central rivet and a hook at the lower end. The hook curves forward…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-8823D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), dating to dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. Minted at the Tower of London. Crescent mint mark. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p 165 no 2291. Diameter: 12.3 mm Weight: 0.62 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-87CF46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver penny of the Commonwealth (1649 - 1660), dating to c. AD 1649 - 1660. I above shield. Mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 206 no 2729. Diameter: 12 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-768403
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy finger ring, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1750. The fingerring is formed of a circular hoop which is formed of a rectangular band. At its apex, the bezel narrows to a thin undecorated section. Either side at the shoulders, the band widens, the shoulders are decorated with an incised saltire and three horizontal bands. The hoop tapers slightly to the rear and is undecorated. Diameter: 19.5 mm Weight: 1.22 g It has been suggested that the bezel of the finger ring would have had a separetly soldered plate, this is now missing.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-5E2BD9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy half penny trade token, dating to AD 1648 - 1672. Issued by John Allen near Loughborough, Leicestershire. Obverse: IOHN AL[LE]N N[EERE] - A Cross  Reverse: IN [LOVGHBR]OVGH - HIS HALF PENY Diameter: 17.2 mm Weight: 1.93 g Ref: Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd p 473, no.59 During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-5E26C1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy cast spherical bell, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1800. The bell is complete and the pea remains. The bell comprises of two hemispheres, divided by a horizontal circumferential rib. The upper hemisphere is decorated with a "sunburst" pattern of radiating arched double stranded petals which have an alternating pattern of a central vertical line and scalloped. The upper hemisphere has two circular sound holes. At the top of the upper hemisphere is an integrally cast rectangular suspension loop with an arched as-cast aperture. The l…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-5DCFCC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), dating to dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. Minted at the Tower of London. Unknown mint mark. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p 165 no 2291. Diameter: 13.4 mm Weight: 0.93 g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-5DB4B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1575. Second coinage, eglantine initial mark. Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p 135 no 1998. Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 1.33 g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-B87A67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver soverign penny of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to AD 1526 - 1544. Radiant initial mark on obverse. C D beside shield. Mint of Durham under Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall. North (1991) Volume 2, p. 112, no 1813 Diameter: 14.3 mm Weight: 0.58 g Die Axis: 9
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-B7D695
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy trade token, dating to AD 1648 - 1672. Issued by Joshua Charlsworth of Thrussington, Leicestershire. Obverse: IOSH[VA] CHARLSWORTH - Ironmongers Arms  Reverse: IN T[HRV]SSINGTON - I C Diameter: 15.1 mm  Weight: 0.74 g This token is a previously unrecorded type.  Possibly assosiated with Joshua Charlesworth of Oakham, Rutland. The Oakham Charlesworth token is a known type and recorded in Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London. This token also displays the Iron mongers arms. The to…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-63D6A9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1800. The weight is circular with tapering sides and a raised lip. Few stamps are visible on the weight, a shield of England, a Ewer (for the London Founder's Company) and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall). The rear of the weight is undecorated. Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 12.00 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-63C1B5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1650 - 1850. The weight is circular with tapering sides and a slightly raised lip. The weight of the date is uncertain and does not bare any identifying initials. It has been stamped on the front with a large crown. The rear of the weight is undecorated. Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 25.62 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-38828E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Medieval to Post Medieval copper-alloy vessel, dating to c.AD 1400 - 1700. A double headed spout remains. The object is Y-shaped and hollow. The spouts are undecorated, terminating in cylindrical collared spouts. The junction of the spout where it would have been soldered to a pitcher is a pointed oval in section. The object has an even dark green patina. Length: 75.5 mm Width: 32.5 mm Height: 49.9 mm Weight: 72.67 g Spouts of this kind are common in the 15th and 16th centuries. They almost always break at the point where they would have been soldered to a vessel. A…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-368D42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled Post-Medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694 - 1702) , dating to c.AD 1696. Mint of London.  Diameter: 20 mm Weight: 2.97 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-1F9FAC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547), dating to c.AD 1532 - 1542. Second coinage. Arrow initial mark. Mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 112 no 1815 Diameter: 12 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-0EE233
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1584. Third coinage, escallop initial mark. Mint of London.  Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p 137 no 2015. Diameter: 25 mm  Weight: 3 g
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-0ED437
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1578. Second coinage, plain cross initial mark, London mint. North (1991) Volume 2 p 135 no. 1997. Diameter: 25 mm  Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-0EBEB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1574. Second coinage, eglantine initial mark. Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p 135 no 1997. Diameter: 25 mm Weight: 3.2 g
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-CC7CDB
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy cast spherical bell,dating to c. AD 1600 - 1800. The bell is complete and the pea remains. The bell comprises of two hemispheres, divided by a horizontal circumferential rib. The upper hemisphere is decorated with a "sunburst" pattern of radiating arched double stranded petals, each with a central vertical line. and has two circular sound holes. At the top of the upper hemisphere is an integrally cast rectangular suspension loop with an arched as-cast aperture. The lower hemisphere is decorated with a scalloped design, the …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-CBEA7E
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy dress fastener, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1750. The fastener is sub-lozenge. The dress fastener consists of a rectangular attachment loop, flanked by two smaller circular attachment knops at each of its inner corners. The plate expands to a sub-lozenge form with a double knop at its angle. The opposing end has a circular attachment loop. The plate is decorated with an eight petalled flower, the rear is undecorated. Read (2008) p.179, nos. 684. Length: 37.3 mm Width: 23.4 mm Weight: 4.58 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A676AE
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy dress hook, dating to AD 1500 - 1600. Read Class E, type 3. The hook is a cast one piece composed of an inverted trapeziod-shaped attachment loop, a circular plate, which is convexed on the front and concave on the reverse and a tapered, forward projecting hook, which is trapeziod-shaped in cross-section and incomplete.  The plate is decorated with moulded-relief, comprised of a five-petalled rose within a cusped circle. An incomplete hook tapers from the lower edge. The dress hook is bent out of shape. Read (2008),…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A60CBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to c.AD 1560 - 1561. Martlet initial mark, mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 133 no 1987 Diameter: 17.6 mm Weight: 1.00 g
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-911A42
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1700. Much of the fitting remains, one of its prongs is incomplete. The strap fitting is mainly takes the form of a swiss shield, the central scallop terminates in a trefoil. The front of the mount is slightly worn, but appears to have had an elaborate moulded design. The rear of the mount is undecorated, it has one incomplete and one complete circular sectioned prong on a horizontal axis. The top one is incomplete, a fragment remains, the other is bent diagonally backwards. Length: 33 mm Width: 17 mm Weight: 3 g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-104191
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1602. Third coinage, 2 initial mark. Mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 137 no 2015.  Diameter: 25.4 mm  Weight: 2.41 g  Die Axis: 5
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-0E0244
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval coin weight dating to, c.AD 1500 - 1600. The weight is square. The obverse face depicts a ship. The reverse face is undecorated.  The weight of the current example places it just below the standard weight of 120 grains (7.78g) for a full Ryal of the late-15th century, which might suggest this weight was in use from the mid-15th to the 16th centuries AD (see Withers and Withers 2011, p.79). Length: 15 mm Width:  15 mm Weight: 7.40 g
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-0DD99D
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy coin weight dating to AD 1700-1800. The coin weight is circular. Its front and back faces are are identical, with a circumferential beaded border. Inside the border is S.D/4:6 in two lines. This denotes four shillings and sixpence, to the value of an eighth of a Johannes gold coin. It is the smallest denomination for a set of weights for a coin.  Diameter: 14.2 mm Weight: 1.55 g Other examples on the database include IOW-E6942C and SWYOR-698EF2. It is similar to a range of examples depicted in Withers and Withers 1995: 54.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D3E0FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to c.AD 1582 - 1583. Third coinage, intial mark bell.  North (1991), volume 2,  p137, no. 2017.  Diameter: 15 mm  Weight: 0.41 g
Created on: Sunday 21st January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D39D5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver shilling of James I (1603-1625) dating to AD 1603 - 1604. First coinage, thistle inital mark, mint of London. Reference: North Volume II (1991) p 144 no 2072.  Diameter: 32 mm  Weight: 5.81 g 
Created on: Sunday 21st January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A95591
Object type: CLAY PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval clay tobacco pipe, dating to AD 1870 - 1920. The stem is missing. The pipe is an off-white colour. The bowl is decorated to look like a woven basket. The bottom of the bowl has a foliate design. Height: 31.7 mm Diameter: 20.2 mm Weight: 7.52 g
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A94CF3
Object type: CLAY PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval clay tobacco pipe, dating to AD 1870 - 1913. Part of the stem is missing. The pipe is an off-white colour. The bowl is decorated with verticle moulded lines which follow the shape of the bowl. Most of the stem survives and is circular in section, one side is stampted with W.DAFT, the other NOTTINGHAM. Height: 38.8 mm Length: 68.8 mm Diameter: 23.6 mm Weight: 16.22 g
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A92051
Object type: CLAY PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval clay tobacco pipe, dating to AD 1850 - 1950. The stem is missing. The pipe is an off-white colour. The rim of the bowl is decorated with rouletting, a fragment of the rim is missing. The heel of the bowl is undecorated. Most of the stem survives and is circular in section. Height: 32.8 mm Length: 91.7 mm Diameter: 16.2 mm Weight: 9.79 g
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-531E3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver groat of Phillip and Mary (1554 - 1558), dating to c.AD 1554 - 1558. Initial mark lis, mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 129 no 1973 Diameter: 24 mm Weight: 1.86 g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D1D56D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting, dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The fitting is triangular in plan and rectangular in section. The fitting is largely undecorated except for a single horizontal line towards the narrowed end, creating an oval knop. The rear is undecorated and retains two cylindrical prongs that are bent inwards facing each other.  Length: 30 mm Width: 11 mm Weight: 3.22 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D0630D
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy cast Post Medieval dress hook, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600. Class E, Type 3 . The dress hook has a rectangular loop with a circular low-relief boss and a sharp rearward-facing hook. The dress hook is relatively flat, with raised moulded relief and openwork design on the outer face, which is comprised of degraded cross fleury with a central pellet; fragments of the plate are missing. The outer edge of the circular plate is decorated with a pelleted edge and the spaces in between the cross fleury design are open, creating a series of sma…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-C2D5E9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy button, dating to the Medieval to Post-medieval period, about AD 1400 - 1600. The button has a circular head with a domed top with a prominent front decoration comprising of a stylised flower motif with eight petals radiating from a central point. The reverse of the head is flat and from it projects an integral, bent oval loop. The loop is flat with a small circular hole through it. Diameter: 9.7 mm Height: 10.6 mm Weight: 2.37 g
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-C2C043
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy buckle frame, dating to c.AD 1620 - 1680. The buckle has a remaining single trapezoidal loop with a narrowed strap bar. The outer face has bevelled sides and is decorated with a moulded outside edge comprising a central triangular extension with a central groove for the pin rest and rounded lobes either side. There is a single smaller lobe at each end of the strap bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A pin remains bent around the narrowed bar. Length: 20.9 mm Width: 24.4 mm Weight: 4.58 g
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-96B6F9
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy knife end cap, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1650. The object takes the form of two horses hooves back-to-back. It is oval in cross section, with the legs conjoining to create one flat face where it would have fit to the tang of a knife. Each side of the object has moulded decoration delineating aspects of the hooves and fetlocks. The object has a light green patina. Length: 15.1 mm Width: 16.5 mm Thickness: 7.3 mm Weight: 7.93 g The use of a horse's hoof is a common type for end-caps in the post-Medieval period. Several good examples …
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-826288
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny traders token dating to AD 1657. Issued by Robert Noble of Waltham in the Wolds, Leicestershire.  Obverse: ROB[ERT] NOBLE AT. (Grocers Arms) Reverse: WALTHAM 1657 (N RM). Dickinson (1986, 92) Leicestershire 105A Diameter: 15.3 mm Weight: 0.2 g During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-6BC359
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1579. Second coinage, plain cross initial mark, London mint. North (1991) Volume 2 p 135 no. 1997. Diameter: 25 mm  Weight:  g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-6A51D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1594. Third coinage, woolpack mint mark. Mint of London. The coin is slightly bent. Reference: North Volume II (1991) p137 no. 2015 Diameter: 25 mm  Weight: 2.9 g 
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-6A1F0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1587. Third coinage, crescent mint mark. Mint of London. The coin is slightly bent. Reference: North Volume II (1991) p137 no. 2015 Diameter: 25 mm  Weight:  g 
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-6930B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy two-piece shoe/knee buckle with a drilled frame and separately bar dating to c.AD 1660 - 1720. It has D shaped loops with concave bifid sides with two moulded bifid knops around the spindle holes. The central bar and pin are missing. Length: 17.6 mm Width: 22.2 mm  Weight: 2.3 g Similar buckles in Whitehead (2003), p 99, no. 612 & 622
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-57BBAC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny traders token dating to AD 1660 - 1670. Issued by the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire.  Obverse: A.STAMFORD.HALF.PENY.TO.BE. (Arms of Stamford) Reverse: CHANGED.BY.Y.OVERSEERS. (A woolpack). Ref: Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd p 473, no.234 Diameter: 17.9 mm Weight: 1.5 g During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small chang…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-57AED9
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg Jetton, dating to AD 1586 - 1635. Rose and orb type, issued by Hanns Krauwinkel II. Reverse motto reads GOTES SEGEN MACHT REICH (God's blessing brings riches) type. Reference: Mitchiner (1988) no 1555 - 1556. Diameter: 20.7 mm  Weight: 0.9 g  Die Axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-5527B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval double looped shoe buckle, dating to AD 1660 - 1720. It is comprised of a convex rectangular frame with curved edges. The frame is drilled to house a now missing separately attached bar. The pin rests are decorated with a single leaf, with four incised chevrons forming its shape. The remainder of the frame is undecorated.  Length: 36 mm Width: 25.6 mm Weight: 7 g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-551532
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy farthing of Charles II (1660-1685) dating to AD 1674. Mint of London Reference: Spink (2015) p351 no3394 Diameter: 22 mm Weight: 4.7 g Die Axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-54FB81
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy buckle frame, dating to c.AD 1620 - 1680. The buckle has a remaining single trapezoidal loop with a narrowed strap bar. The outer face has bevelled sides and is decorated with a moulded outside edge comprising a central triangular extension with a central groove for the pin rest and rounded lobes either side. There is a single smaller lobe at each end of the strap bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 23.6 mm Width: 20.4 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 4.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-54D147
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight, dating to AD 1707 - 1714. The upper surface has a thick rim and three stamps; a A, for Anne, no crown is visible, a Ewer (for the London Founder's Company) and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall).  Diameter: 24 mm Thickness: 4.4 mm Weight: 13.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-53FA56
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy cast spherical bell,dating to c. AD 1600 - 1800. The bell is slightly incomplete and the pea remains. The bell comprises of two hemispheres, divided by a horizontal circumferential rib. The upper hemisphere is undecorated and has two circular sound holes.  At the top of the upper hemisphere is an integrally cast incomplete rectangular suspension loop with an arched as-cast aperture, the top bar of the suspension loop is missing.. The lower hemisphere is decorated with a cast "sunburst" pattern of radiating arched do…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-539DE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to c.AD 1562. Pheon initial mark, mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 134 no 1997 Diameter: 25.9 mm Weight: 3 g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-538BCA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy cauldron dating from c.AD 1200 - 1700. The fragment is possibly part of a vessel foot. It is trapezoidal in profile with a slight bend and triangular in section, it is undecorated. Height: 24.8 mm Width: 37.4 mm Weight: 65.8 g Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used for cooking over open fires from c.AD 1200-1700 (Butler, Green and Payne 2009:1). This style of vessel is described in Butler & Green (2003: 7).
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-538141
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy cauldron dating from c.AD 1200 - 1700. The fragment is possibly part of a vessel foot. It is trapezoidal in profile with a slight bend, it is slightly split with two toes at the base. Height: 20.6 mm Width: 24.1 mm Weight: 31.3 g Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used for cooking over open fires from c.AD 1200-1700 (Butler, Green and Payne 2009:1). This style of vessel is described in Butler & Green (2003: 7).
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-4305CA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead-alloy uniface token, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1800. One face is decorated with a reversed N. The other side is undecorated. Diameter: 21.5 mm Weight: 7.3 g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-410D9F
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver cufflink of post-medieval date. The cufflink is circular in plan with a raised front face, and a prominent circumferential border comprised of a thin ridge before a downturned rim. The obverse includes a stamped design in relief depicting two hearts side by side, both surmounted by a single crown. The style of crown appears to be one decorated by jewels, with three arches and a central cross. In the field surrounding the stamped hearts and crown is a background of small, diagonal cross-hatches. The cufflink's exterior edges are wor…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thrussington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-B0B221
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy pot mend, consisting of a staple rivet, probably dating to c. AD 1475-1600. The mend is an irregular lozenge shaped sheet of copper alloy folded in on itself, to create a sub-rectangular plate which then has two sub-triangular prongs projecting from the reverse. Both survives are are folded over themselves to be flat against the rivet. Length: 26.6 mm. Width: 21.3 mm.  Thickness: 4 mm.  Weight: 3.7 g Egan (2005, 101, nos. 460-463) notes that such pot repairs were in use from the Early Medieval period, but were at their m…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-8757AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver penny of Charles I (1625 - 1649), dating to AD 1625 - 1649. Not further defined, Group D onwards. Diameter: 13 mm  Weight:  g
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-17C7DD
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy cast spherical bell,dating to c. AD 1600 - 1800. The bell is complete and the pea remains. The bell comprises of two hemispheres, divided by a horizontal circumferential rib. The upper hemisphere is undecorated and has two circular sound holes.  At the top of the upper hemisphere is an integrally cast rectangular suspension loop with an arched as-cast aperture. The lower hemisphere is decorated with a cast "sunburst" pattern of radiating arched double stranded petals , each with a central vertical line. An iron pe…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-9AE01B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead alloy, circular unifaced token, dating to AD 1500 - 1800. The decorated face has moulded decoration consisting of a raised cross. The undecorated face is mostly flat but slightly irregular.  Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 18 g
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-70DA42
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval biface lead token, dating to AD 1500-1750.  Powell type 7 (hatching or grid) on one face, the other is also decorated with a hatched pattern. The token is circular in plan.  Reference: Powell type 7 Diameter: 14 mm Weight: 1.26 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-5F0E49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I, dating to AD 1560 - 1561. First coinage, cross-crosslett initial mark. London mint. North (1991) Volume 2, p  133 no. 1988. Diameter: 13.6 mm Weight: 0.43 g
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-5EAED0
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medal or medallion commemorating Admiral Vernon and his victories at Porto Bello in 1739 AD.The obverse depicts a half length figure of Admiral Vernon facing left, holding a baton in his left hand, and his right hand pointing to the left of the A in the inscription. The inscription would have read: ADMIRAL VERNON TOOK PORTO BELL. The reverse depicts a view of the port, with six ships arranged. The reverse inscription would have read: WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739 [...]. Diameter: 36.5 mm Weight: 11 g A better preserved example of this medal has been re…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-06F99C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625 - 1649), dating to c.AD 1643. Mint of Oxford with Shrewsbury plumes. North (1991) Volume 2, p 178 no 2441 Diameter: 29.7 mm Weight: 5.75 g
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North West Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-8BD07A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy Crotal Bell, dating to AD 1550 - 1850. The bell is made from two hemispheres divided by a raised horizontal circumferential rib. Within the upper hemisphere, there are two sound holes, one on each side that are the same size, at the top there is a rectangular suspension loop. The lower hemisphere is perforated by two circular sound holes close to the ridge between which is a rectangular sound slot, half of the lower hemisphere is missing. The bell is undecorated.  Height: 44.8 mm Diameter: 33.3 mm Weight: 28.8 g
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-73F841
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval silver gilt dress hook, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600. The main body is circular with small knop projections. The front of the dress hook is decorated at the outer edge with a wreath formed of six, six petalled flowers, in the centre is a small love heart. The rear of the hook is undecorated, it retains a rectangular sectioned horizontally set rectangular loop, projecting from the lower edge is an incomplete circular sectioned hook that terminates in an old break.  Length: 15 mm Width: 11.5 mm Thickness: 4.8 mm Weight: 1.41 g
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-4B51EC
Object type: CHATELAINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern copper-alloy skirt lifter, dating to c.AD 1800 - 1930. The attachment loop and inner sliding mechanism are intact. The remaining attachment plate is in the shape of a butterfly. The butterfly wings are made from pressed or stamped thin sheets of copper alloy decorated with a pattern of moulded circular dots. An attachment loop for a chain remains between the antenna. Both arms remain, secured in the centre by a domed rivet, they are complete and terminate in separately attached copper-alloy circular plates. Length: 130 mm Width: 50 mm Weigh…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-353CCC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle, dating to AD 1550-1650. The buckle is formed of two symmetrical D shaped loops, one is mostly incomplete. The frame has a trapezoidal cross section. The centre bar is narrowed from the frame with a pointed knop at either end and has a trapezoidal cross section, the bar retains some iron corrosion. The outer edge of the remaining loop is knopped and decorated with a moulded sexfoil motif. The rear is undecorated. The pin is missing. Reference: Whitehead (1996, 66 ref 407) Length: 29 mm Width: 25.5 mm…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-33D1EF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny traders token dating to AD 1660 - 1670. Issued by the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire.  Obverse: A.STAMFORD.HALF.PENY.TO.BE. (Arms of Stamford) Reverse: CHANGED.BY.Y.OVERSEERS. (A woolpack). Ref: Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd p 473, no.234 Diameter: 19.5 mm Weight: 2.65 g During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-B5F4A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-medieval silver shilling of William III (1694 - 1702), dating to c.AD 1694 - 1702. Mint of Exeter Diameter: 26 mm  Weight: 5.37 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-2306E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfpenny of James I (1603 - 1625), dating to c.AD 1607 - 1609. Second coinage, Coronet initial mark. Tower mint in London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 147 no 2107 Diameter: 13.6 mm Weight: 0.40 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-A64BED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625 - 1649), dating to c.AD 1630 - 1632. Group C uncertain intial mark. Tower mint in London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 162 no 2252 Diameter: 17.8 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-A63570
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625 - 1649), dating to c.AD 1645 - 1646. Group D, sun intial mark. Tower mint in London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 162 no 2258 Diameter: 16.9 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-A5E7D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval halfgroat of James I (AD 1603 - 1625), second coinage, dating to 1606 - 1607. Escallop initial mark. As North (1991) Volume 2 no: 2104 Diameter: 17.1 mm  Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-A5C396
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694 - 1702) , dating to c.AD 1696. Mintof York. The coin has been bent in two places, giving it an S-shaped profile. This has possibly been done to create a love token Diameter: 19.6 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-91E05A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead alloy, circular unifaced token, dating to AD 1500 - 1800. The decorated face has moulded decoration consisting of a raised eight pointed star and series of pellets. The undecorated face is mostly flat but slightly irregular.  Diameter: 18.8 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm  Weight: 4.78 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-91D775
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead alloy, circular unifaced token, dating to AD 1500 - 1800. The decorated face has moulded decoration consisting of a raised cross. The undecorated face is mostly flat but slightly irregular.  Diameter: 21.6 mm Thickness: 3.1 Weight: 3 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-9198C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post medieval silver halfpenny of Charles I (1625-1649) dating to AD 1625 - 1649. Rose on obverse and reverse. Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p163 no 2274. Diameter: 9.7 mm Weight : 0.23 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-7C4C39
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny trade token, dating to AD 1648 - 1672. Issued by Nath Garthwaithe of Grantham, Lincolnshire. Obverse: NATH GARTHWAITE - The Mercers Arms  Reverse: IN GRANTHAM - N M G Diameter: 17 mm  Weight:  g Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd no 104 During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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