Record ID: YORYM-71F0DB
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy bag seal of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1900. The seal is circular in plan with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag. Both sides are worn almost smooth although some stamped text can still be seen on one side. A surrounding legend now only reads 'MO[------]'. The central text is similarly illegible, reading 'RU[----]' along with 'KIR…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CE12EA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete though damaged silver finger ring of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1950. The finger ring comprises a circular hoop with sides which expand smoothly to a rectangular bezel. The hoop is D-shaped in section, the bezel has a thin rectangular section. The bezel is incised with the initials FWD. The W is slightly smaller than the other letters and overlays the back of the D. The letters are capitalised and formed of parallel irregularly spaced lines. The initials are framed by an incised rectangular border though the lines do not meet at the corners. Three central parallel line…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C99BF9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete machine-made silver thimble of modern date, c.AD 1850 – 1950. The thimble is flattened and folded with the dome lost to old worn breaks. The upper half of the thimble is decorated with regular tessellating hexagonal pits. The lower half displays foliate decoration formed of stippling and machine pressed grooves. The rim is folded over. The metal has a dark grey patina and is in fair condition. The object is 22.6mm long, 14.9mm wide, 4.9mm thick and weighs 3.1g. Similar thimbles are recorded as CORN-7BCCC5, WMID-E4D322, BERK-902AD5, SUSS-D4CC00 and YORYM-800494. C…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CBDA1C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron object of uncertain date, function and completeness. Probably modern, c. AD 1800 onwards. The object is large and oval with a large hole in the centre. The width of the hoop varies. The width and shape of the hole also varies with one side circular and the other oval. The object has covering rusty colour corrosion. The ring is 84.89mm in diameter and has a central hole of 29.58mm diameter.  It is 33.86mm thick and weighs 555g. The object is likely be modern but its use is uncertain and it is undiagnostic.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-CA5BF1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete livery button of The Honourable Edward Venables-Vernon-Harcourt (AD 1757-1847) dating to the Modern period, c.AD 1807-1847. It is discoidal and comprises a machine-pressed copper alloy reverse with a probably silver plated front. The front depicts the arms of the Archbishopric of York on the dexter and Edward's paternal arms of Venables-Vernon-Harcourt on the sinister. The reverse has a central, annular lug which is now lost. Surrounding this is a stamped makers mark which is no longer ledgible. The button measures 25.98mm in diameter, 1.59m…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7AC659
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy crushed thimble of modern date, c.AD 1850-1950. This thimble is conical in shape with a thickened flaring rim, sloping sides and a slightly domed crown. It has been crushed with breaks into the rim and around the crown. Above the rim is a vertically corrugated band with floral scrollwork and illegible raised lettering. Above the lettering is a incised band that separates the inscription and decoration from the horizontal lines of machine-made indentations which extend over the crown. The object is dark silver in colour. It is 19.55mm l…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-0EE274
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy button of modern date, c.AD 1900 – 2000. The button is circular with a slightly concaved reverse which displays a raised rim and a central scar where the attachment shank would have been. The front bears a laurate bust of Nero facing left with the circumferential legend IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TP PPP. This copies a dupondii coin of Nero such as RIC 519. The button/cufflink is much smaller and lighter than the true dupondius, the writing is less regular and the rough surface shows it has been cast rather than struck. It is a modern replica …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BA3105
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy unidentified object of probable modern date, c. AD 1900-present. The object is composed of two triangular pronged shapes with a decorative ridge running along the outside. It has been coated in a black paint or other covering and appears to be broken at the base. There is no visible point of attachment or any other fitting which might be indicative of its purpose. The object weighs 6.4g and measures 25.8mm in length, 15.9mm in width, and 3.5mm in thickness. 
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-00ED94
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified copper alloy object of uncertain date, likely modern (c. 1900-1950). The object is composed of twisted copper alloy. Two wires appear to run through the middle. There are also two flat sections of copper alloy: one in the middle and one at one end, through which the two small wires project. At the other end is a blunt break. Based on the patina and the appearance of the projecting wires, this object appears modern.  A similar object containing projecting wires was also recorded as modern: NLM-1E2396.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4BF7F4
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy furniture fitting of post-medieval to modern date, c.AD 1750 - 1850. The fitting is a drop handle and is comprised of a flat attachment studded with two breaks, which may have formed a rectangular attachment loop, a narrow neck and curving handle. The handle is triangular in both plan and section and the tip curves forward slightly. The triangular portion of the handle appears to be decorated with a shield shaped device however its exact nature cannot be determined. The reverse of the fitting is slightly concave and undecorated. The metal has a…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-F5ED65
Object type: BOTTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, stoneware, bottle dating to the modern period (c.AD 1800-1920). The bottle is tall, narrowing from the shoulder to a slight, thickened, collar before rising straight at the neck to a thickened rim. The short, thickened handle extends from below the collar to below the shoulder and has an incised median line present on its upper surface with lighter brush or smoothing marks parallel to it. A cork stopper remains in situ. The front face has an incised roundel surrounded by an annular burn mark. The roundel contains a central bi-lobed crown capping the letters HN surrounded, …
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 25th March 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-E4E355
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copy of a silver medieval penny probably of Henry III dating to the period AD 1247 - 1278. Voided long cross reverse. Moneyer unclear. Mint unclear. Uncertain class. The edges of the coin have a rim, suggesting this is a modern copy of a medieval coin.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-2BAF21
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) aluminum utensil sets of modern date, c.AD 1938 - 1945. The utensil sets are known as Göffel - German Army "Spork" (Fork = gable / Spoon = offel) comprising a spoon and fork joined by a rivet toward the base of the handles. The upper surface of one Göffel is inscribed with the ligated initials "HM" or “WH” depending on its intended direction. A second is inscribed with the ligated initials “WF”. 1. The object is 152.9mm long, 46.9mm to 16.2mm wide, 7.3mm thick and weighs 25.6g. 2. The object is 153.5mm long, 46.3mm to 16.5mm wide, 7.2mm thick and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3E2F35
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment of a glass vessel dating to the Post Medieval to Modern period. The fragment is sub-trapezoidal in shape and is of a light green, translucent glass matrix. The outer surface of the fragment is marked by three raised ribs with corresponding lower portions in between. One end of the fragment is thicker and smooth, forming a rim, whilst the other edges are broken. The thinness of the glass suggests it is modern. The fragment is 24.7mm long, 25.9mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.73g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-1834FA
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) complete aluminum utensil sets of modern date, c.AD 1938 - 1945. The utensil sets are known as Göffel - German Army "Spork" (Fork = gable / Spoon = offel) comprising a spoon and fork joined by a rivet toward the base of the handles. The upper surface of one Göffel is stamped with a makers mark featuring WaA 45; a downward facing pennant with capital T inside topped by parachute; and the year 1938. It has also been inscribed with the name "R Wagner". The metal has a dull grey patina and is slightly worn. The object is 152.5mm long, 46.7mm to 16.8mm wide, 2.2mm to 9mm th…
Created on: Monday 12th August 2019
Last updated: Friday 25th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-83EE41
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object of possible modern date. The object consists of a shaft bent into a C shape. At one end the shaft turns into a circular knop, which sits underneath the front of the object and faces the other terminal. The other end tapers to a point which is slightly bent outwards. In the centre of the shaft there is a rectangular bezel which displays evidence of transverse striations, some of which may be filing marks. In the centre of the bezel there is heavy corrosion causing a split in the centre of the object. The outer edges of the bezel appear to have been sq…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-2C94EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy cast imitation Roman coin of Post-Medieval to Modern date, c.AD 1800-2000. The obverse depicts a radiate head right. The reverse depicts a standing radiate figure, robed and holding a spear. The imagery is highly stylised and the flan is larger than the beaded borders. Both obverse and reverse bear inscriptions which consist of meaningless V, I and M shaped marks representing letters. Die axis 6 o'clock. Dr. Andrew Woods, Senior Curator for the Yorkshire Museum, suggests that the object is a modern imitation coin known as a 'fantasy piece', designed to be a …
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-8C6CCC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a lead-alloy object of uncertain identity, of post-medieval to modern date (c. 1700 - 1930 AD), probably a toy model. The fragment appears to have slotted onto something. It is sub-triangular in shape, tapering from a relatively straight if slightly chipped and dented edge to the jagged edge where it has broken off. The front face is ornately decorated in moulded relief. A raised band runs transversally across the wider end of the fragment, decorated with two parallel transverse ridges with vertical ridges running between the two. The inner boundary of this raised section …
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-5D1E29
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring of modern date, c.AD 1800 - 1900. The hoop of the ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The hoop widens to the shoulders which are moulded in an acanthus style design. The bezel is in the form of a raised hollow helmeted head. The finger ring is 18.5mm in diameter, 4.5mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.9g. The bezel is 5.2mm tall.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-A12AFB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete finger ring of modern dating. The bezel of the ring is oval and flat. It is very worn but appears to be decorated by a border and possibly the letter 'B' in the centre. The shoulders gradually taper from the full width of the bezel to the thin width of the hoop. They are decorated with three swirls down the centre, with a series of smaller swirls either side. The hoop is broken and terminates in worn breaks on both sides. The interior surface is undecorated. The metal is worn and uneven, and dark green in colour. The finger ring measures 20.2 mm long, 8.1 mm wide, …
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.