Record ID: HESH-FEE85D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mid 19th century (1800-1900) Brass police composite button from a uniform jacket. The button is machine pressed with inscription SHROPSHIRE CONSTABULARY on a raised band around a recessed central Crown. Reverse has a machine pressed back -with possible maker PEARSON inscribed. Diameter: 24.32mm, thickness 7.62mm Weight 4.4 grams Additional information regarding this find has been provided by Peter Hart and we are grateful for his help and input: The Shropshire County Constabulary was raised in 1840 under the County Police Act of 1839. It was amalgamated in 1967 with W…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: HESH-730755
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large fragment from an Iron Cauldron of later medieval – early modern date (1350-1850). These vessels are very practical and therefore their design remained constant for a long time. This example is likely to date after 1650 due to the condition of the metal; however an earlier date cannot be ruled out. Approximately 1/8 of the vessel survives; it has a wide everted angular rim which extends into the body of the vessel. The body tapers and swells presumably to form a wide mid-point which tapers to a dished base. On one edge a small rod-like angular handle survives, this is attach…
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
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