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Record ID: NMS-15F0B3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper-alloy handle from a knife dating to circa AD 1600-1650. Cast in two pieces, the extant element consists of a moulded male figure wearing a hat and playing a bagpipe. The figure surmounts a rectangular-sectioned socket which terminates in an old break. Both faces of the socket are decorated with a foliate design which is now heavily barded. A similar more complete example is recorded under NMS-03A28B highlighting that the foliate design on the socket faces would have been inlaid with enamel. Other examples recorded on the database include  B…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-F14730
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy mount, dating to the period c. AD 1600-1700. The mount is in the moulded shape of a six-petalled flower, probably a rose. This includes six sub-triangular petals with domed outer surfaces, which have been further embelished by incised lines, all surrounding a central hexagonal cell. The reverse is flat and plain. Projecting from the back of the mount are two attachment lugs situated on the longitudinal axis, one of which ends in a terminal break and one of which is complete, preserving its pointed tip and bent outwards. The …
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farnborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0FD46E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary forgery of a George III Halfpenny confirmed by Greg Spink of Spinks London. Apparently common around this possible date of 1775 (the last digit in exergue is not fully identifiable). The most identifying detail is the bust which is not George III in comparison to any of the issues. Obverse shows uniformed bust facing right with GEORGIVS III REX. Reverse shows Britannia seated left with BRITAN NIA.
Created on: Saturday 17th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0F88D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A George III 3rd Issue Halfpenny dated 1799. Obverse shows bust facing right with GEORGIVS III DEL GRATIA REX. Reverse shows Britannia facing left with BRITANNIA. Good patina but pitted in areas,
Created on: Saturday 17th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D0D83A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled copper halfpenny of George II dated 1747. Obverse has laurelled bust facing left with GEORGIVS left of the bust and II REX right. The reverse  shows Britannia seated facing left with BRITAN left and NIA right. A green patina exists on both sides.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-32CD3E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper alloy openwork mount, with integral attachment lugs dating c. AD 1600-1700.  The mount is sub-rectangular in form with openwork trifoilate ends either side of a central rectangular plate. Both ends are incomplete with worn breaks.   The main plate is divided longitudinally with moulded fluting creating two shallow, concave rectangular panels with raised ridges on each long edge, each incised with a linear groove. The triangular openwork ends are decorated with back-to-back kidney shaped apertures …
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0ED423
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded post Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by John James of Crewkerne, Somerset and dated AD 1666. As Williamson (1891), p. 978, Somerset no. 110. Diameter: 14.6mm. Weight: 0.36g
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WAW-5FDB7A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post-Medieval copper alloy crotal bell, dating to the 16th to 17th centuries. The fragment consists of part of the upper hemisphere of the bell and the suspension loop. The object is a convex piece of copper alloy that would have formed one half of a spherical shaped bell which usually had two holes connected by a slit in the lower half and the suspension loop on the upper half. The loop is intact which is broadly square in form with a circular perforation. One of the circular sound holes on the upper hemisphere survives, this measures 6 mm in diameter. The f…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E18F14
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pot leg fragment from a cooking vessel or cauldron dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1750). The object is sub-rectangular in shape with an incomplete base and a D-shaped section. At the top, the leg is recessed and curved to enable attachment to the wider vessel. The object has a dark brown and green patina.  Dimensions: Length 74.2mm; width 41.1mm; thickness 13.6mm; weight 140g Metal vessels such as ewers, skillets and cauldrons would have been costly items, and as such repairs would be made if they suffered damage. This may acc…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E181B3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pot leg fragment from a cooking vessel or cauldron dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1750). The object is sub-rectangular in shape with a rounded base and a D-shaped section. At the top, the leg is recessed and curved to enable attachment to the wider vessel. The object has a dark brown and green patina.  Dimensions: Length 50.7mm; width 43.3mm; thickness 11.6mm; weight 122.4g Metal vessels such as ewers, skillets and cauldrons would have been costly items, and as such repairs would be made if they suffered damage. This may accou…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-E3470A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy and iron knife end cap or pommel dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The object is sub-trapezoidal in plan and has a sub-rectangular cross section. At the top of the pommel there are two pierced rounded lobes with circular perforations on the left and right hand sides. In the centre, there is a moulded raised lozenge with a V-shaped groove, thus creating a possible stylised fleur-de-lis. Beneath the rounded lobes there are sub-triangular projections on either side of the pommel (15.44mm wide). There is a transverse slot above thi…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-B20B84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper one duit of the Province of Zeeland (Sealand) of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Dated 168 (5) on the coin. Minted in the Netherlands. The coin is bent along the left edge inwards towards the obverse. Obverse inscription ZEE LAN DIA /168(5). Reverse Dutch Maiden. The diameter of the coin is 19.48mm, it is 1.18mm thick and it weighs 1.45 grams There is not an identical example on the portable antiquities database but the Dutch numismatic data at 1 Duit - Province of Zeeland – Numista indicates that t…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F30F74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn post-medieval copper Russian 1 Kopek of Catherine II (AD 1762 - 1796), dated 1788, mint mark: MM (Moscow), Krause and Mishler type 57.4. Ref: Krause and Mishler 1993: p. 833. Reverse type, St George spearing a Dragon. Die Axis 12o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-748513
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy thimble. A pressed metal domed thimble with a broad plain basal zone with faint circumferential lines on it, with its upper wall occupied by finely machine-stamped pits which appear as if ascending the wall in vertical rows. The top is now smooth and stained pale grey, possibly indicating a fixative for a separate cap. Lightly squashed and frayed at the base. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Height: 22.3mm, Width: 20.1mm. Thickness (wall): 0.4mm, Weight: 3.50gms
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Normanby le Wold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-710A7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval milled copper farthing of Charles II (1660-1685), dating to AD 1672. Spink 3394.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-631A44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy quarter ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval date (c.1660-1830). Description: The object is circular in plan and dished in profile with raised edges and flat bottom. There is a central dimple or recess showing the object was lathe-turned. There are four marks on the face, the sword of St Paul (for London) at 9 o'clock; an ewer at 6 o'clock for the Founders Company and a crowned G at 2 o'clock, signifying George I-IV. The reverse has fine linear scratches across it probably to adjust the weight at m…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: BERK-DEA375
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy scabbard chape dating to the period AD 1500 to 1600. The object is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a bulbous, downward pointing tip. The top of the object has two inwardly pointing tips. There is some curvilinear moulded decoration on the front of the object. The bottom is sub-spherical in plan with a knop at the end. Above this is a moulded rope motif. The back of the object is hollow and undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-90DE8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper Irish farthing token of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to 1625-1644. Obverse: Crown with two sceptres. Legend: [...] MAG [...] Reverse: Crowned harp. Legend: [...]
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-8FC880
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, pressed copper alloy token, a 'condor' token, dating to the late post-medieval period, AD 1794. This is a Colchester halfpenny token. The obverse has a depiction of Colchester Castle with the date 1794 below and the reverse has the depiction of a loom with the inscription: SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE. These tokens were issued during the late 18th century when there was a shortage of change in the country.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chelmsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-43792A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy coin weight dating AD 1550-1600. The weight is square and features a latin cross within a four arched treasure, double annulets in angles, the reverse blank and undecorated. This a coin weight for a Portugusse gold coin. Withers (2011:54)  Obverse: A latin cross within a four arched treasure, double annulets in angles Dimensions: length: 15.39mm; width: 15.37mm; weight: 3.48g. References: Withers, P. & Withers, B. 2011. Identifying Coin-Weights Found in Britain Lions Ships and Angels. Galata Press
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2022
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