Record ID: DOR-7737B4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold ram's head. The head is surrounded by flower decorations and rope work and is missing one horn. Objects like these were used as dress-studs and in this case there is a piece missing from the back of the object which would work as a suspension element. Dimensions: Maximum diameter: 29mm Maximum Height: 21mm Weight: 16g Discussion: This object has a 19th Century date. For similar examples see H. Tait, et al, "The art of the jeweller: a catalogue of the Hull Grundy gift to the British Museum: jewellery, engraved gems, and goldsmiths' w…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-CDF611
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern cylindrical copper alloy container, the base of which shows a prancing horse going left. The container is 45mm long and approximately 21mm in diameter. It has a separate lid with a six point star on its inner face. In the interior is a 'nest' of multi-leafed paper wrapped in string. Within this paper is a light brown powdery substance of unknown origin. The purpose of this object has been much discussed but remains mysterious.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.