Record ID: BUC-3A186E
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Russian bag seal, dating to c. AD 1890s. The seal is oval in shape, and missing part of one edge with a worn break. On one side the inscription reads NE/ PF12/ 189[...] . The opposite side reads AA/EMAP/THHO/61. Running through the seal from one edge to another is a void for attachment. The seal is a brown white colour, and measures 22.7mm in length, 20.3mm in width and weighs 10.70g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-11A5EC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver ring, the bezel set with a turquoise-coloured stone in a lozenge-shaped collet setting.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BH-F60027
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern hollow cast copper-alloy silvered button dating AD 1875. The button is circular, domed and hollowed on the underside. On the front of the button there is a design in moulded relief consisting of six arrows (3x3) in a leather strap surmounted by a morion cap. The reverse of the button has a central attachment loop. Around this is the inscription 'FIRMIN & SONS . 153 . STRAND . LONDON'. The button measures 25.76mm diameter, 4.32mm thick and weighs 6.90 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 1st September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB6BB3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern Cumberland Jack brass token dating from 1837/1862. (Obv date on this token is: 1849) http://www.aboutfarthings.co.uk/Hanover%20Tokens.html: "The tokens & counters that bear the words "To Hanover" (commonly known as Cumberland Jacks) are usually found with Victoria's portrait on the obverse and a figure riding a horse on the reverse (in the style of St George slaying the dragon). They were probably produced as satirical counters. The history behind these pieces is that when Victoria was crowned as Queen, she was unable to fulfil the role of King of Hanover under Salic L…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Royston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-08FACE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Silver 'snake' ring consisting of a triple spiral of metal of lenticular section which terminates at one end in a flattened, sub-triangular snake head and at the other with a twisted and narrowing tail. The head is detailed with grooves and the body by a pair of crudely traced lines that follow the edge of the metal; the area between the lines is infilled with short parallel lines, rather roughly executed, to give the impression of scales. Measurements: 23mm external diameter; 16.8mm internal diameter; 4.80 grams. Discussion: although 'snake' rings are relativel…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
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Record ID: NARC-A1014C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold pennanular brooch. The panannular frame is 26mm in diameter and 3mm wide. It is decorated with floriate design which appears to have been etched into a wider sheet and then shaped into its current form. The terminals are domed and adorned with filigree (alternate triangles and circles) and topped with a square cut green glass stone which sits atop the dome. the base and green glass have filigree borders. The frame terminals are 7.5mm in diameter and sit 5mm high. The pin is 44mm long and is attached to teh frmae by a rectangular notch allowing the frame to move freely around…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
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Record ID: SUR-CA9ED7
Object type: DRESS
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern gilded chatelaine fitting or hook. The gilded copper alloy fitting has a long spatulate extension which would have been hooked over a belt and which has two rivet holes for attachment. The extension curves forward and expands into a decorative plate infilled with a rose, leaves and scrolls. On the external corners of this plate are two projecting loops from each of which hangs a gold ring and from each the terminal of a gold attachment, apparently comprising twisted gold wire. This is likely to be of later 19th century or early 20th century date.
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th March 2015
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Record ID: BH-D5D3A1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper-alloy finger ring, probably dating from the 19th century. The hoop is of 'D-shaped' section, gradually widening towards the shoulders and bezel. An incised curve marks the start of each shoulder, the surfaces of which have been decorated by means of multiple irregular indentations. The bezel, which may have acted as a seal matrix, is in the form of a shield whose surface bears the incuse design of a galley advancing left, with a beaded perimeter border surrounding. Much of the original gilding survives on both the inner and outer surfaces of the ring, and the back o…
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Mymms', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EA6338
Object type: STAMP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy (apparently) circular seal matrix or stamp, probably of 19th century date. The handle has a rectangular section and an incompletely-drilled suspension hole. The design on the matrix stands proud of the surface of the seal and appears to comprise the initials MS in scrolling letters.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2014
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Record ID: KENT-E974C5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper alloy button of probably post 1750 date. The button has a spearate attchtement which is now mising. The surface is decorated with cross hatched design and traces of gilding.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5A4AC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern (19C) copper alloy token from the Hitchin Union Workhouse, Hertfordshire. Undated. Obverse: reads "HITCHIN UNION" and the number "1", Reverse: reads "BREAD TICKET" . It measures - Diameter 29.28mm and weighs 5.87g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 22nd October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-AF9B23
Object type: TAP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy barrel tap of late post-medieval to modern date. The barrel tap has a circular sectioned spigot which tapers towards the end for fitting into the barrel on which are fine longitudinal striations. From the striations the tap expands into two opposing threaded trunnions preceding the spout. The spout is also circular in section and curves downwards to allow the flow of liquid. A rectangular sectioned projection extends from the outer curve of the spout. The rectangular tap handle has the following stamped details "PARRY & JACKSON LONDON & PARIS" on one side …
Created on: Monday 9th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-44BF78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced silver-alloy coin struck under the Turkish Ottoman ruler Mahmud II (1808-1839). Dimensions: 16mm diameter, 0.2mm thick. Weight: 0.45g. Paul Cannon (pers. comm.) comments: 'I can add some further information about this coin. As stated the year on the coin is AH 1223 (equivalent to AD 1808) but this is the accession year of Mahmud II. The regnal year is also recorded on the coin as '28'. It was therefore struck in AH 1251 ( AD 1836). The mint is recorded as Constantinople (Istanbul). From the size and weight it is a 10 para coin. The level of silver in the silver coinage o…
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F87B5
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval religious medal struck in bronze with a suspension loop. The obverse shows a cloaked bust (facing right) of Pope Pius IX and the legend "PIUS IX PONTE MAX ELECTUS 16 JUN 1846" . The reverse shows five crucifixions and on the ground in front of this scene a further crucifixion and three figures, and the words "PETRUS BAPTISTA ET[ ]". There is some damage and corrosion to the medal. It measures 27mm x 36mm.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F00F2
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy An incomplete watch winder, as identified by finder. A cast octagonal frame with attached winder at one end. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1900. Transverse rib and grove decoration on both sides. Length: 28mm, Diameter (main loop): 19mm, Thickness: 3mm, Weight: 2.6gms.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Therfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C521B5
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern (probably Victorian) silver tube from a pen or pencil casing. The tube is now bent and distorted. There is a plain band at the upper terminal. The surface of the tube is covered in grooves long its length. There is a rectangular slot down the side, located about 10mm from the upper terminal, and this slot would have contained the slide mechanism to move the pencil lead. It is 80mm long, 7.26mm in diameter. Weight 10.4 grams (filled with soil).
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5683D1
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy pressed badge of the General Post office (GPO) this style of scripting is usually for use on the Shako hat (1862-1922). Secured by two lugs to the rear (missing).
Created on: Saturday 5th November 2011
Last updated: Saturday 10th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-147953
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small silver one-piece thimble of modern date. It has a thickened rim below an undecorated area; above this are even horizontal rows of hexagonal indentations set in honeycomb form. It is hallmarked on the undecorated area, with three marks: a lion passant; the Chester assay mark (a shield bearing three wheat sheaves and a sword); and a date letter, a capital L, which dates it to 1894.On the rim is a small stamped number 5. It measures 18mm in height, and is 9mm diameter at the top and 14mm diameter at the bottom.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ayot St Lawrence', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B66EC2
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead bag seal, probably of Russian origin and dating from the 19th century. The seal comprises two truncated circular discs which are joined around their edges. The wide aperture extends diagonally though the centre. One disc bears the relief-moulded legend: '(SP)[ ]//RS(L/I)//[ ](TR)O. The other side reads: 'I:Off'. Parts of a beaded border survive on both sides. The artefact measures 26.2mm in diameter, 5.4mm thick and weighs 18.4g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-724493
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Moroccan falus, cast between 1853 and 1862 (Hijri date: '127[ ]'), from the reign of either Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman II or Sidi Mohammed IV. Obverse: Seal of Soloman (hexagram). No legend. Reverse: Mint name at top (illegible), date '127[ ]' below. Dimensions: 18.9mm diameter, 1.5mm thick. Weight: 3.17g.
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clothall', grid reference and parish protected.