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Record ID: LVPL-B60E02
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy, one penny token. Probably 19th century. The front face has the words "ONE PENNY TOKEN" in the centre, surrounded by laurels. The reverse has a central, seated Brittania-like figure, with further decoration and lettering illegible, as badly worn / corroded. The object has a green / brown patina.
Diameter 33.4mm; thickness 2.0mm; weight 14.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LVPL-B4D6B4
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy figurine of Napoleon dating to the modern period (c.AD 1820-1900).
The figurine is three-dimensionall cast and represents Napoleon in a tailed jacket and typical hat, his arms are folded at his chest. The bottom of the figurine has a threaded connection, so the piece would have been mounted. The object has a light green and brown patina.
Dimensions: Height: 67.4mm, Width (at shoulders): 19.5mm, Thickness: 13.0mm, Weight: 35.25g
The figurine is likely from a novelty piece as were popular during this period. One suggestion is the handle from a bell.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Crowton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-2347FB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button dating to the 19th century. The machine-made button has a hollow body that is circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The face of the button features the legend ‘THE RIVER WEAVER NAVIGATION’ and has a central motif of three lions next to a tree, all set within a shield. The reverse has three concentric circles and the legend ‘BIRMINGHAM' showing where the button was manufactured. There is a central elongated hole that narrows in the middle so that it can hold the shank.
Dimensions: Diameter 22.5mm, Thickness 6.4mm, Weight 3.60g
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-002BA2
Object type: BULLET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead bullet of the Modern era and dating to c.AD 1850-1900. The bullet is circular in cross section with a closed base and narrowing at the opposing terminal. The bullet has a cream patina. There are some striations on the surface, most likely due to post depositional damage.
Dimensions. Length 18.5mm, Diameter 11.1mm, Weight 13.31g.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E0C6CB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead shot bullet dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1750-1900).
The object is sub-conical in shape with circular cross section and slightly domed top. The base has a recessed centre. Two circumferential grooves circulate around the base of object. It has a light grey patina.
Dimensions: Length 13.8mm; diameter 6.9mm; weight 5.06g
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LVPL-AB15F3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cloth seal that has a modern date (c.AD 1800-1900)
Half of a cloth seal. One side has a circular, wheel-like motif, apparently connected to a stand. The other side has written script, but is too corroded to be read. Only two L's and the numeral 2 are clear.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Comberbach', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-A78384
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A groups of six cast lead-alloy or other white metal roofing nails, found close together and probably dating from the 18th or 19th centuries.
Five of the nails have round heads, 15 to 18 mm in diameter and approx 2.3mm thick. The shanks of these nails are round, a little more than 6mm in diameter. tapering slightly from head to tip.
The sixth nail has a smaller, more elongated head, attaching to a 9mm shank which tapers down to 5.5mm.
All the objects are bent or deformed and have a thick, white, powdery patina.
Similar nails are recorded in the database under LANCU…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Comberbach', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-139116
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy spinner, for the Put-and-Take game, dating to c.AD 1920-1940
The handle of the object is circular in cross-section, and roughly 10mm long, half of which has been knurled to provide better grip. The hexagonal central sectioned body has inscribed instructions on each flat face. These are: TAKE ALL; PUT TWO; TAKE ONE; ALL PUT; TAKE TWO; PUT ONE. Underneath, the object is rounded with a small, rounded button as the point of the spinner.
Put-and-Take is one of many forms of "Teetotums", particularly popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Several similar objects are…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Crowton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-00A8D8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete well-made cast copper alloy soldier figurine from post-medieval to modern date (c.AD 1700-1900).
The object is a 3-dimensional toy, probably of Napoleon, depicted in typical dress with a tailed military coat and hat, with arms folded across his chest. The toy is almost complete with just the feet missing at worn, rounded breaks on both legs. The figure is standing in a contrapposto pose with the right leg positioned forwards and bent at the knee and the left leg positioned behind and taking the weight. Details of the figure are still well-defined with facial feat…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 29th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Comberbach', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-AD37B3
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy watch winder of modern date (c.AD 1850-1900).
The object is comprised of a central loop, the of which interlace at one end to continue into arm that for an attachment fob. At the opposite end, the loop has moulded decoration on both sides. The object is too worn to determine the design but is possibly a floral relief. From this point of the loop projects a stepped winding key.
The object is covered in a dark green patina.
This is one of a few decorated examples on the PAS database see also NLM-225D48
Dimensions:
Length: 21.5mm
Width:10mm
Thickness: 3…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Darnhall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-A0D544
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy harness mount of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD1750-1900). The object is circular in plan, with a rounded central boss set on a flat raised disc. Surrounding the central boss is a repeating floral and foliate design in moulded relief. The reverse of the object is slightly concave at the centre with the remains of two integral lugs, around which is are areas of iron oxide.
For comparative objects see: WMID-91A149; BERK-23D977.
Created on: Monday 1st July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Parkgate', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-CA290F
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small figurine of cast copper alloy depicting a south-east asian deity, possibly Lakshmi, although identification is difficult as the attributes are broken off. The figure is seated upon a small oval platform, with partially covered legs, the bare feet touching sole to sole. The chest and prominent breasts are bare except for a draped rope or other band that falls over them, a necklace or gorget formed or rasied pellets covers the base of the neck. There are four arms that join at the shoulder, the front two situated in downwards positions and the back two lifted. The rear sinister h…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-382AA7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but stone-less modern gold and silver finger-ring. The base of the ring is gold, whilst the top is silver.
The ring has a d-section shape at the base, with a width of 2mm. The edges are slightly depressed to form a narrow border on either edge. At the top, there is a setting place for a stone: 5.5 x 4.5 mm. This is flanked on each of the ring's shoulders by three smaller versions: 3 x 3mm.
The inner face is smooth and appears to have no mark, except for at the underneath of where the central stone would be, which is decorated by a pattern of six lines radiating out fr…
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Tushingham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-37D0BB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern gold coloured or gilded finger-ring. The ring is shaped to a thin d-section shape, widening to 6mm at the top, with sides tapering in width to 1.5mm the base.
The outer face has a central circular perforation surrounded by tiny dots above and two tiny circle-within-a-circle shapes. These are surrounded by impressed radiating triangles which form a star-like design around the central hole. There is no stone. On the top and bottom of each shoulder of the ring are two swirls, both facing inwards, and a horizontal teardrop shape. These could possibly form a 'face' des…
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Tushingham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WREX-C958CC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver button dating to the 18th or early 19th century, engraved with the owner's initials TO surrounded by a floral wreath.On the reverse is the lion hallmark for Birmingham, and the makers initials IS over IB.The attachment loop is missing.
Diameter: 22.53mm; thickness: 1.07; weight: 4g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-4D414F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small plain silver finger ring of uncertain date. The object would originally have been circular, but due to damage it has became squashed in parts giving it a more rectangular shape. It consists of a rectangular-sectioned hoop with no shoulders or bezel. There are no visible signs of decoration on the outside of the hoop or the inside. The only markings that can been are ones of damage where it appears to have been chipped or dented in places.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LVPL-4C8B6D
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Prisoner of War plaque dating to the modern period. The object is rectangular in plan with punched lettering reading M.4482. TOTEDA. FRANCE:
Each corner of the object has a rivet hole for attachment. The rear of the object is undecorated however the impressions from the punch marks are visible. The object is light silver in colour, possibly aluminium or tin. In the centre of the object is a vertical groove or crease showing where it was folded at the time of discovery. The object is not an official issue plaque but may have been used to mark something such as a box.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-4D9362
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a belt buckle, probably dating from between 1700-1800. The remaining piece is elaborately pierced and decorated with an organic, intertwining pattern. Verdigris on the surface indicates a copper alloy.
Length:- 30 mm
Width:- 29 mm
Weight:- 6 g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LVPL-D03967
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A mould-decorated spurless clay tobacco pipe bowl dating from c1860-1910 with raised beaded seams to the bowl. The primary motif on the left hand side of the bowl is a harp while that on the right is a large three lobed leaf, probably intended to represent a shamrock. The large influx of Irish migrants to Britain, particularly as a result of the potato famine of the 1840s onwards, led to a demand for Irish style pipes, of which this is an example. Although a few pipes were imported from Ireland itself, the majority were made by British makers to cater for the demand. A pipe bowl of th…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Handbridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-D0352F
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy button of the 14th (Buckinghamshire) Regt of Foot. On the front of the button is a tiger above the number 14 for the 14th regiment. Above the tiger is the lettering INDIA and below the 14 is the lettering WATERLOO. The back is undecorated but has a loop for attachment squashed in to the back.
Diameter: 26mm; thickness: 2.34mm; weight: 4.2g
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Handbridge', grid reference and parish protected.
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