Record ID: DUR-23E0F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver buckle likely dating from the Victorian to Modern period (c. 1860-1940) The object is an oval buckle with an integral spindle. The buckle is decorated with a pressed pattern. There is a pellet border on the outer edge. Eight triangles are evenly spaced around the outside, and point in towards the centre. Swirling patterns are present between every other triangle. This pattern is present on the reverse of the buckle as a negative impression. The object has been warped and no longer lies flat.  Length: 73.0 mm, width: 50.8 mm, thickness: 1.03 mm, w…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-DF7B15
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy strap mounted bridle mount of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750-1900. Maslin’s Composite Centre Type. The artefact is circular and composed of a concentric circular decoration. The outer ring is a twisted ropework border surrounding an undecorated flat circular with a central eight-point flower on top. The reverse is undecorated with a line of four projecting lugs which would have enabled its affixion to a horse bridle. The artefact is missing portions of its outer border and has a deep scar across its central flower boss. Overall, the artefact has a d…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7A1300
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy plaque, sign or token, probably late post-medieval or modern, 19th or 120th century. The object is rectangular with one broken edge.  It measures 25mm x 18.5mm and is 5.3mm thick, weighing 10.1g.  Oriented horizontally, the face has an upper and lower border with a large letter "C" mouled in the centre.  The letter has a prominent upper serif. The right hand side edge seems complete and unbroken although the border does not continue around that edge. The left hand edge is broken through a perforation, probably for attachment to …
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-78EE3D
Object type: LID
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lid or closure, probably modern, dating from about 1900 - 1980. This is a circular hollow screw cap or lid from a vessel such as a bottle or vial which has a flat lid and circular wall. It measures 23.5mm in diameter, 8.4mm high and weighs 5.7g.  It is rough and corroded to a green colour. The flat lid of the cap is perforated slightly off-centre, with a neatly made circular hole.  The face is decorated with raised patterns around the hole, including scrolls, possible floral swags and some lettering in modern cap…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-690276
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pressed copper alloy badge dating from the second world war (1940 - 1945). The badge is in the shape of a building with three search light beams rising from it. The legend SLO is embossed in the centre. There are the remains of two studs or rivets on the back of the badge. The legend probably stands for Search Light Operator and would have been worn by a member of the Home Guard or ATS. Length: 16.61mm Width:16.23mm, Thickness:1.13mm, Weight: 1.19g
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-685E15
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval to Modern copper-alloy watch winder, dating to AD 1881 - 1941. The object is sub rectangular with three concave sides and one convex; in the centre of the convex side is a protruding, flaring cylindrical knop. At the opposing edge is a thinner cylindrical shaft. The main body is inscribed on both faces with raised lettering. One side reads COOPERATIVE/SOCIETY/HASWELL the other reads: WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS.  Length: 22.1 mm, Width: 11.75 mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 1.97g Haswell Coperative Society was formed in 18…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: NCL-FD8542
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete solid copper alloy anthropomorphic pipe tamper probably post medieval to modern c. AD 1700-1900. Styled as a shapely leg wearing a below-the-knee boot with a slight heel and punched circular motif extending from the top of the boot to above the knee, the artefact is angled above the knee leading to the top of the thigh which has an irregularly incised cross-hatch design on the flat terminus. It has a dark brown/grey patina with patches of green corrosion and some wear around the ankle and foot. The patina suggests this artefact does not have significant ag…
Created on: Monday 1st May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-9BA8C0
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete white-metal pendant or charm, of the modern period, in the shape of a Lincolnshire Imp, dated to 1900 - present. The pendant is in the shape of a figure, known as the Lincolnshire Imp.  The figure is represented as a furry imp or devil, having two horns, prominent ears and eyebrows, and a grinning face.  It is depicted standing on its left leg (which terminates in a cloven hoof) with the right leg (terminating in a foot) crossed over and resting on the left knee.  A loop is present at the top of the head.  The loop has a jump ring.  The surface i…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-DDC1C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern white metal reproduction of a silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece Period 1). The reverse shows an Elephant right with CAESAR in exergue. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1. The obverse has a stamp on the upper left edge of the letters 'WRL', indicating this is modern copy by Westair Reproductions Limited. Diameter: 17.5mm Thick: 1.4mm Weight: 2.08g
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: DUR-332D7D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete metal modern finger-ring with moulded relief decoration. The metal is silver coloured, but is probably a modern pewter or other white metal. The ring is decorated with central cross design surrounded by a relief floral motif. The floral design extends onto the the band where it joins the bezel, but does not extend along the band. The ring is in good condition, although the band has been distorted as it is slightly square rather than circular. Overall, it measures 28.7mm in length (face to back of band), 25.3mm in width (the widest point from either side of the bezel) a…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-7D14D9
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, military cap badge c. AD1902-1953. An openwork, pressed metal badge of the Durham Light Infantry Regiment. It shows a stringed bugle horn with the letters 'DLI' within its curve. Above is a cushion crown. A sprung clip behind the badge would have attached the badge to the cap band. The badge is 47.54mm in height, 45.46mm wide and weighs 7g. The DLI was a light infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1968. The regiment notably served in the Second Boer war, the two World Wars , the korean War and the Indonesia-Malaysia conflict. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-AC5478
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy military cap badge of the Modern period from the reign of Edward VII (AD1901-1910). The badge is shaped around the emblem which comprise ER in monogram script with VII below within a crowned (Imperial or Kings crown) Garter surrounded by a laurel wreath,there is a scroll below embossed with the name of the corps ROYAL ENGINEERS. On the reverse there would have been a slider but this is missing. This style of badge was issued to other ranks as part of their headdress. Length: 45.84 mm Width: 41.08 mm Thickness: 1.91 mm Weight: 7.7 g
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-5DF84D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete brass and copper alloy button of the Modern period (AD1952-1972). The button is a circular three piece button.The face of the button bears the Queen's crown in the centre within a solid border,outside of which is the inscription 'COUNTY CONSTABULARY DURHAM' within an incised border.The reverse of the button is very corroded and encrusted and the maker's mark is illegible; the attachment loop is still in place. The overall patina of the metal is of a mid-brown colouring with the reverse being of a pale green colouring. Thickness: 13.34 mm Weight: 4.7 g Dia…
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th March 2021
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Record ID: DUR-CA2A6C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniform button of the Modern period (AD1920-1940). The object is a three piece composite circular button.The face bears a Naval Crown with an anchor behind,all within a rope border,on a plain ground.This is the symbol of the British Merchant Navy. The reverse of the button bears the makers mark of BUTTONS LtdNo.664.376 around the edge and two crossed swords and REGd Des.accross the centre.The attachment loop is still in place but bent over almost flat. This style of Merchant Navy button was for the use of lower ranks for use on everyday uniform. …
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th March 2021
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Record ID: DUR-E92DA1
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy military badge ('shoulder title') of modern date (c.AD1910-1920) Moulded "NOTTS AND DERBY" curved top and bottom, with three attachment loops brazed to reverse, the fourth loop is missing. Surface is rough and casting appears irregular. Colour is bright gold, not brass probably a yellow base metal. 44.8 x 38.38mm 11.1g The Regiment became known officially as The Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derbyshire) Regiment from 1902. During the First World War, the Sherwood Foresters had 33 battalions in service, of which 20 served overseas: mainly on…
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: DUR-C21DED
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, hollow cast, lead toy horse of the Modern period ( AD 1893-1966). Part of the rear right leg and part of the hindquarters of the horse remains with a part of the edge of the saddle and what could be part of the rider's leg.There is a distinct casting seam along the ridge of the model leading to a point where the tail has been broken off.The inner part of the leg is flat and, above this, is a good example of how the hollow casting of models was made. Length: 24.49 mm Height: 20.91 mm Thickness: 2.82 mm Weight: 4.1 g Perhaps the most famous company to have mad…
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-ADDAE3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy finger ring dating to the Modern period (c.AD2000-2018): See Notes Below The ring has a flat cross sectioned loop with a raised D-shaped ridge which has, integral to it, what appears to be a 'hand and sleeve' decoration to one side. The 'sleeve' is hollow. The Ring has a flat bezel which is a rounded 'heart' shape. This is decorated with a design formed of four joined circles with an inverted heart-shape curving through them. There is a small equal-armed cross in the centre. The ring has been squashed out of shape. The object measures 25.33mm in diamete…
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: DUR-67F797
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast lead, typesetting letter of the Modern period (AD 1900-2000). Th object is a typesetting letter 'W' for use in the printing industry. It has a tall,rectangular main body which has three grooves on one surface for attachment to the printer. On one side is inscribed 'CASLON 24' within a slight recess, this being the typesetting font. The base has a groove centrally along its length. The main body is surmounted by the upper case 'W' in caslon script. The object is fairly modern with very little damage. William Caslon (1692/1693-1766) was prominent in the early s…
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: DUR-D61CE6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver stick mount, from a colliery Deputy's yardstick, of the Modern period (AD1880 -1930). The mount is in the form of an 'elegant' shield with a central point at the apex curving to a point at either corner. This joins a bevel leading to a curving side, culminating in a point at the base. The face of the shield bears the inscription : C.LEIGHT, in a curve near the apex, DEAF HILL, across the centre, TRIMDON, curved at the base.The whole shield is curved to enable it to be attached to a stick.The surfaces of the mount are very scratched and worn with some dark grey and brown…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
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Record ID: DUR-429197
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern cast iron or alloy toy canon, c. 1700-1900 AD. The barrel tapers from 7.4mm at the muzzle to 8.6mm at the breech. There are the broken remains of a knop at the end of the breech chamber, leaving a circular hole into the barrel. The barrel has a single circumferential moulding and the breech chamber has a sub-square cross section. There are two trunnions or basal lugs for attachment to a block or stock. The trunnions may have sat in the top of the cheeks of the gun carriage and enabled the piece to be elevated. The muzzle does not flare as in some earlier exa…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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