Record ID: SUR-8FF3D5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete toy pewter plate of 18th century date. The plate has a plain centre surrounded by a wide flange decorated with a moulded pattern of rosettes of five pellets linked by vinescrolls and a beaded rim The plate has been crushed and has split on opposite sides. The plate is largly free from corrosion, retaining a shiny and toned patina.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-8F9F1C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat discoidal pewter button of 18th century date. The front has an incised hexafoil / daisy wheel design in a beaded border. The reverse has an integrally cast loop shank.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Sunday 14th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D2DB8C
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete pewter medallion commemorating the capture of Portobello on the 21st November 1739, by Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), using only six ships. The obverse depicts Admiral Vernon with hat to the left with outstretched hand under inscription [DOM BLASS], receiving the sword of the defeated admiral Blas de Lezo kneeling in front of him; Sir Chaloner Ogle behind holding scepter. The reverse is largely illegible but probably depicts the scene of the capture of Cartagena. No legends are readible.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2D97B4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A metal object, likely made of tin, of unknown function, likely dating to the late Post-Medieval to Modern era. Description: The object is a slim, elongated cone terminating at a point. It is hollow as far down as is visible. There is no visible thread within the object. The metal is unidentified but it is silver in colour so possibly tin. The surface is smooth with two incised grooves running around the circumference, one 4.4mm from the tip and the other at 26.11 mm from the tip. These are even and appear to have been created by a machine. The rest of the sur…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0D0F07
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter cufflink of post medieval date, c. AD 1650 - 1700. Lewis form 1, type A. Only one disc remains which is circular with a stamped design of a crown above two hearts. The loop no longer remains. The metal has a mid-grey patina and survives in fair condition.  Diameter 13 mm, thickness 2.2 mm and weight 1.68 g. The 'crown and heart' motif on cufflinks is thought to commemorate the marriage of King Charles II (r. AD 1660 - 1685) to Catherine of Braganza (AD 1638 - 1705) in AD 1662, but little evidence has been offer…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-02D716
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval octagonal pewter cufflink button depicting a draped female bust, right, with hair tied back in a bun. The portrait sits within a simple scalloped line border. The image may be a depiction of Queen Anne (1702-1714). The reverse is flat with a casting seam and an integrally case rectangular attachment loop.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-5A9B9D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete discoidal pewter button of post medieval (late 16th-18th century) date. The front is undecorated aside from a groove around the exterior edge. The reverse has a casting seam and a stump for an integrally cast loop shank.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DEFED4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin farthing of William and Mary (1688-1694) dated to 1690. As Spink 3451.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-A21593
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tin-alloy (pewter) snuff box of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1800-1900). The object is two parts; the lid and base. Both are rectangular in shape, with rounded edges. The lid is contained by a thick bordered edge and within the border is the sub-rectangular hinged lid. The upper edge consists of the hinges and the lower edge has a slight central lip for lifting open. The lid face is decorated with a small central sub-octaganal shape, which is then surrouned by a swirling foliate design. The reverse is concave and undecorated. The reverse of t…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-9FCC87
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete tin alloy or tombac alloy cross, of Eastern Christian design with either a or a stand or a casting jet still attached, or this stub was to be removed altogether and the cross attached to another object as decoration, or it was yet to be shaped into a suspension loop, the latter would allow the cross to be displayed the right way up. The design to the front is faintly defined, though the major elements are visible as being of Russian/Greek orthodox, and Byzantine mixed origin, seemingly an amalgamation of various Mediterranean styles, this is likely to have been par…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Melton Constable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-CD664A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete post medieval tin farthing of Charles II dating to c. AD 1684-1685. The coin is extremely worn, with a rectangular indentation on both sides for the lost copper plug. Mint of London. As Spink number 3395. 
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-A1A0F8
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval (later 14th to early 15th century) pewter livery badge in the form of a lion (or possibly a leopard), depicted passant gardant, left, in the manner of those displayed on the royal arms of England. The beast has its front right paw upraised to the fore, its head turned facing and its tail curled under the legs and then up, with a trefoil tip vertical above its spine. Moulded details of ribs and mane / fur are depicted. The reverse has a casting seam running across and two integrally cast attachment studs.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-A15F27
Object type: SPANGLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval pewter sewn token or 'spangle' dating to the early 13th century. The object is uniface, with one side depicting a beast, possibly a pascal lamb or a lion, facing left, with head curved back to the right over its back, and tail upraised with a tufted tip which curves back down to the right. The design is contained within a beaded border. The top of the object has a stump for a now largely lost square attachment tab with two holes.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8F32B0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a possible pewter jug handle, dating circa AD 1600-1800. The object is C-shaped in plan, tubular and ovular in cross-section. There is a projecting rectangular lug on the outer curve of the object, which terminates in an uneven break. The top of the object ends in a flat break, with a small projection at the bottom of the break. The bottom curve of the object has an uneven break where the front of the object is missing, showing the back and inside of the handle which curves upwards. The object has an uneven surface patina and is overall rough a…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-8CE273
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin alloy "American plantations token" minted under James II for use in the American plantations, dating 1688. Obverse: James II on horseback, left, IACOBVS II D G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX. Reverse: four crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland linked by chains, VAL 24 PART REAL HISPAN. This token was valued at one 24th of Spanish real, or one and a half farthings.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-8C157D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead alloy or pewter pictorial token of 16.8mm diameter. One side has a pair of birds, possibly hawks, eagles or fighting cocks facing each other with a long cross between. The birds have hooked beaks and details of wings and feet shown, with cross hatching used to suggest the texture of feathers. The reverse has a compass-drawn quatrefoil with lenticular petals and a lozengiform centre all set on a cross hatched background. 
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-FACB37
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval to modern hawking whistle, it has been cast in a dark metal, and is possibly tin or lead alloy. It likely dates from c. AD 1700-1800. The whistle is cylindrical in shape, and tapers to the oval shaped open mouth piece. Beside this is a semi circular open hole. At the opposite end there is a circular attachment loop with a long stem, this attaches to the domed and collared end of the whistle. There is a casting seam on both sides. It is a dark green grey colour, and measures 41.8mm in length, 13.7mm in width, and weighs 10.65g. There are similar examples o…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: BUC-FA274D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval tin farthing of Charles II dating to c. AD 1660-1685. The coin is worn, with an oval indentation in the obverse. Spink 2010, page 335, number 3395. 
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: IOW-E64B0B
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Modern tin alloy seal, c.AD 1800-1900. A circular seal of unclear manufacturer. The central design is of a lion rampant facing left, with radiating lines behind and the name LUCAS below. There is half of a company name remaining on the seal, which reads "KING OF [...]". The remaining edge of the seal has been lost.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EBD642
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter cufflink of post-medieval date, c. AD 1650-1700. Lewis form 1, type A. Only one disc remains which is circular with a stamped design of a crown above two hearts. The loop no longer remains. The metal has a mid-grey patina and survives in fair condition. The object is 12.8mm in diameter, 2.2mm thick and weighs 1.3g. The 'crown and heart' motif on cufflinks is thought to commemorate the marriage of King Charles II (r. AD 1660 - 1685) to Catherine of Braganza (AD 1638 - 1705) in AD 1662, but little evidence has been offer…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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