Record ID: NLM-24ADD5
Object type: BED
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron bedstead finial. Cast iron finial, probably from a substantial cast iron bedstead, formed as an open oval scallop shell with nine lobes around its edge, with an indeterminate central feature with two upright members at its centre, rising from a round collar or pediment. The finder's suggestion that this might be from a fireplace tends to be contradicted by the continuation of relief detail on the back. The style is strongly influenced by Classical forms. This finial was set at the end of an upright element of the putative bedstead, presumably of round section, and of diameter 21m…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alkborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-CDE98E
Object type: BED
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron finial, possibly from a bedstead, as kindly suggested by the finder. Probably cast iron acorn-shaped knop at the collared end of a round section element from a metal frame. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900. Length: 60.4mm, Diameter: 18.0mm, Weight: 40.98gms.
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-59E612
Object type: BED
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron probable bed knob. Cast acorn shaped copper alloy finial mounted on the corroded remains of an iron post; iron protrudes from the top of the acorn. The socket of the finial is split by the expansion of corroding iron. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1900. Length: 71.6mm, Diameter (finial): 26mm, Weight: 80.17gms.
Created on: Monday 10th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Spatial data recorded.