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Record ID: DEV-E3EA64
Object type: DENTAL IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and misshapen Modern silver dental plate, dating to c. 1800-1920. The plate consists of the upper palate, but a significant proportion is missing and the plate has also been severely compressed. Nonetheless imprints of gums and tooth stubs survive, and there is a rectangular protrosion which may have been for attachment or may less likely be an extremely crude form of tooth representation. Most of the dentures/dental implements recorded on this database are made from gold and a silver one is relatively rare, as the record for LANCUM-F66F0B states. That example …
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
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Record ID: DEV-6D1F4C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete very attractive modern enamel work brooch dating from AD 1850-1920. The brooch pin is missing, the circular plate survives. It is inspired by earlier Limoges and Mosan champlevé enamel work of the medieval period and likely dates to the late 19th century Arts and Crafts revival of these designs. It is composed around a cruciform shape, with a central floreate cross lying within a white enamel squared lozenge. These are overlain by a knotwork design which divides the enamel into multiple cells. Traces of red and royal blue enamel can be seen, while the white lozeng…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-1EE409
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy toy aeroplane, dating from AD 1935-1950. The plane is simply and elegantly cast, with the main body of the fuselage notably slender in its rectangular form. The wings flare outwards from here, their tips angled slightly forwards. The tailfin is triangular in shape. The precise form of the plane represented is unclear, although it is likely a single pilot fighter plane and most likely a Spitfire. Despite the more common use of Hurricane fighters, Spitfires captured (and continue to retain a hold over) the public imagination, and had a reputation for elegance…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
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Record ID: DEV-D65E90
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy 1 pice coin of the British East India company, issued in the name of Shah Alam II Badshah (AD 1786-1806) dating to c. AD 1786-1835. Mint of Calcutta, inscribed in Nagari and Persian. Measurements: 22.9mm diameter, 1.9mm thickness, weight 5.05g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 18th August 2021
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Record ID: DEV-A04472
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced copper alloy modern personal token dating to the 19th century. The object is pointed oval in shape and flattened in cross section. It may have been adapted from a copper alloy coin to become a personal token. It has a pierced circular aperture at its centre. Both surfaces have been deliberately worn so that any original details of the coin beneath are lost. Atop this has been inscribed the figure of a male head, which appears Roman in its styling, sporting a helmet and cuirass, although as the helmet lacks cheek pieces and a plume it may be intended as a representation…
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2021
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Record ID: DEV-3E3CA1
Object type: SHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of fragments from two modern shoes, probably dating to c. AD 1800-1900. Two of the fragments may have originally been joined, the other two are different, and seem likely to represent a second or possibly third individual shoe. Three of the four pieces bear iron nails ringing their perimeter. The two adjoining pieces have smaller round headed nails, while the third piece has more squared off nails and is more rectangular in size. The third fragment bears no nails and is warped and damaged. There are skeuomorphic patches of green on the brownish leather of the soles, which…
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 25th June 2021
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Record ID: DEV-AA58C9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy police button dating to the modern period, c. 1920-1952. The button is circular in plan and domed, with a raised inner ridge following the perimeter. It is silvered on teh upper surface but this is worn. Embossed raised letters read DEVON CONSTABULARY. In the centre is a large crown with two arches is present. There is a small hole on the reverse where the shank would have been attached, but it is now missing. Measurements: 22.9mm diameter, 6.8mm thickness, weight 3.63g.
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: DEV-A7B351
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy buckle ​​​​​​dating from the modern period (c. 1800-1900). A double looped rectangular frame with a slightly off centred bar. The buckle frame and central bar survive. The frame is D-shaped in cross section, while the central bar is more angled, almost V-shaped in cross section. The outer vertical bars of the frame are markedly thicker than the horizontal bars. The buckle is slightly angled, possibly to better facilitate its use. Measurements: 26.3mm length, 24.9mm width, 2.9mm thickness, weight 5.90g.
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: DEV-6B372C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy token dating to the modern period, c. AD 1800-1900. The object is circular in shape and flattened in cross section. It bears some remnants of text but this is impossible to make out due to the wear. There is possibly a central staff with initials on either side, and this may be the staff of Moses with entwined snake, suggesting it may be an apothecary's token. Measurements: 27.1mm diameter, 1.8mm thickness, weight 7.59g.
Created on: Monday 26th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: DEV-8E36DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern gold guinea of George III (1760-1820) dating to AD 1777. As Spink (2002: 376) no. 3728. Minted at London. Measurements: weight: 9 grams, diameter : 24.5mm, Thickness : 1mm.
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadwoodwidger CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-922FCA
Object type: LENS
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern magnifying glass of wood, glass and copper alloy, with mother of pearl applique, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, c. AD 1850-1930. The object survives in good condition, with all its key elements surviving. It is comprised of the circular glass lens, which is held within a copper alloy loop, which is adhered to a central copper alloy spine held within the wooden handle. The handle is delicately worked and turned to provide a series of raised ridges and indentations which vary in their depth and thickness. A series of five larger raised ribs precedes a secti…
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-917E7B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy toy soldier figure dating to the modern period, c. AD 1800-1900. The object takes the form of a flattened male body, with both arms raised in the action of firing a rifle or musket. The figure has a notably nipped in waist and wears a knapsack on his back. The slender waist is due to an implied belt, as a possible pouch is suspended from this at the front. On his head is a shako style hat, which is tall with a marked brim. The soldier wears close fitting long trousers, on which red paint still survives around the groin. The hands and gun themselves are mi…
Created on: Monday 29th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
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Record ID: DEV-903108
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Tavistock penny token of the modern period, dating to AD 1811-12. The obverse is extremely worn, but the arms of the Prince of Wales feathers (three plumed feathers with a crown), can be made out. The reverse depicts an engine house, possibly an example built in 1811 east of the Tamar opposite Gunnislake. Measurements: 34.2mm diameter, 3.5mm thickness, weight 22.45g.
Created on: Saturday 23rd May 2020
Last updated: Saturday 30th January 2021
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Record ID: DEV-B3F90E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Tavistock penny token of the modern period, dating to AD 1812. The obverse is extremely worn, but the arms of the Prince of Wales feathers (three plumed feathers with a crown), can be made out. The reverse depicts an engine house, possibly an example built in 1811 east of the Tamar opposite Gunnislake. It is extremely similar to DEV-9A315C but is in a worse condition, although the date survives beneath the engine house on the reverse. Measurements: 34.6mm diameter, 2.7mm thickness, weight 16.44g.
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2020
Last updated: Saturday 30th January 2021
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Record ID: DEV-9A5236
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy half penny token of the post medieval to early modern period, dating to c. AD 1700-1900. The obverse is extremely worn and unclear, but on the reverse a figure seated at a loom can be made out. This design is known on a number of tokens recorded on the database, including examples from Norwich (HAMP-EF6CB0), and Rochdale (LVPL-C960B1). Colchester tokens also depict a loom but without a seated figure, and one example is recorded as a pub token (SF-D1A142). Measurements: 28.5mm diameter, 1.9mm thickness, weight 7.48g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-9A315C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Tavistock penny token of the modern period, dating to AD 1811. The obverse is extremely worn, but the arms of the Prince of Wales feathers (three plumed feathers with a crown), can be made out. The reverse depicts an engine house, possibly an example built in 1811 east of the Tamar opposite Gunnislake. The record for DEV-19A4BA suggests that this may be the case. The date for that example is 1811, and other Tavistock tokens were minted at this date, during a period of economic deprivation in the south west. Measurements: 34.1mm diameter, 3.2mm thickness, weig…
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Last updated: Saturday 30th January 2021
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Record ID: DEV-2A9F93
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook in the form of a snake, of Post-Medieval or Modern date, (AD 1650-1900). The object is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic probable snake headed terminal is present at one end with a narrowed and rounded nose. On the front face, the head is decorated with two raised oval eyes, while the reverse of the head is plain. The opposing terminal is narrowed and more pointed compared to the head end, suggesting a tail. The front face is decorated with a pattern of raised dots and interlocking diamond forms in…
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DEV-864235
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copper alloy clog clasp, dating to 1800-1900. A flat sheet metal plate with a T-shaped lug or latchet at one end and a lug with a rounded end at the other. Both lugs are bent back on themselves behind the main plate. The plate is sub-rectangular, with both long edges incurved with a central point. The plate tapers slightly towards one end. The front of the plate is decorated with a stamped motif of symmetrical scrolls, which are also visible from the reverse. Similar in shape to NLM-FA8520, although the decoration is notably different. Measurements: Le…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DEV-F2B885
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead bag seal of modern date, c. 1888-1950. Cast disc, originally sub-circular in plan and flat in section, with with an irregular, somewhat abraded break indicating a missing portion. Stamped legends appear on both sides, although they are mostly illegible. The date 1888 is visible on one side; the other side shows a large plain frame with illegible text, and a smaller oval frame with a jagged ring in the border and ribbon-like protrusions on either side. Similar to other bag seals recorded on the database such as NLM-6EEFC1 and NLM-B70E79, which show tra…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2021
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Record ID: DEV-A3A7B2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy trade token issued in Tiverton, Devon, in c. 1800-1900. The obverse inscription reads PROBA MERX FACILE EMPTOREM REPETIT, which translates as "Good produce quickly finds a buyer" The obverse depicts three bottles in its centre. The reverse is less clear, but has the legend "E.... DOOLEBY/ TIVERTON" in its centre. The token was once gilded. The phrase "Proba merx facile emptorem repetit" is a quote from Plautus' comedy "The Little Carthaginian", but was also demonstrably present in early 19th century educated circles. It…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2022
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