Record ID: SF-9220DF
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval to modern composite iron, copper-alloy and silver button or stud. The object appears to be composed from a thick copper-alloy disc with silver sheet metal applied to its outer face and wrapped around the sides. The outer face of the silver sheet metal is decorated with the engraved design of a bunch of peonies with foliage surrounding them. Traces of iron to either side of the reverse suggest that an iron wire attachment loop or rivets were positioned here originally. The decoration and construction together suggest a later post-medieval or modern date. 
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8CF517
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An apparently incomplete copper-alloy and white metal unidentified object of uncertain date. It is a flattened sub-oval shape with slightly indentations in the centre of each longer side. One face is decorated with parallel inwards curving longitudinal grooves, some joined by shorter transverse grooves, all filled with traces of white metal. The surface of the reverse has a brownish pitted patina. The patina, form and decoration all suggest a relatively modern date. Length: 22.77mm, width: 18.75mm, thickness: 4.49mm, weight: 7.87g
Created on: Thursday 2nd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-158AB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Napoleon III 10 centimes coin, 1855, Bordeaux mint. Obverse: Bust facing left, surrounded by inscription: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR 1855 Reverse: Facing eagle holding bundle of arrows, wings held open. Inscription: EMPIRE FRANÇAIS DIX CENTIMES
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-509D84
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small copper token, heavily corroded. Obverse face has a central circle with the words 1/10 HALF PENI inscribed. The surrounding inscription is unclear due to corrosion. The reverse has no clear design or inscription due to corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5092E9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small copper button with centre boss and 6 smaller surrounding bosses on a hatched background. Late 18th - early 19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A874B7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy modern zoomorphic vessel or furniture foot. The object takes the form of a three-toed, clawed birds foot. A flat plate projects at a right-angle from the angle, terminating in a break where the edge of a circular attachment hole is visible. Two supportive knops project from the centre and rear edge of the base. The surface of the metal is corroded. The style of the object suggests a relatively modern date and it was presumably part of a set of feet attached to the base of a vessel or item of furniture. Length: 45.84mm, width: 27.14mm, thickness: 1…
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C390F5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Modern French token, commemorating Giuseppe Garibaldi, probably dating to AD 1861-1871. Obverse: Garibaldi head left; GARIBALDI NE A N[ICE] LE 4 JUILLET 1807. Reverse: IN[DEPENDAN]CE/ITAL[IEN]N[E] surrounded by a wreath. The token has been pierced on the edge but the perforation cut completely the edge not making possible the suspension.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2096F1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold plated copper alloy probably post-medieval to modern button copying a Roman coin of Nero.
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BC6838
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy button of an unidentified Napoleonic Militia unit, probably dating c. 1795-1810. The shank is missing, but otherwise it is preserved intact. The front of the button is plano-convex in section and domed, with residual traces of gilding visible. alongside the design of the letters 'WHV' underneath a crown. 'WH' obviously refers to the location of the unit, while 'V' almost certainly stands for 'Volunteers'. The rear face of the button (where gilding survives to a much better degree) bears the name of the manufacturer: I. McGowan of King St, London. Preser…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0195EA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy advertising token for the 'Pears Soap' company, probably dating c. 1861-1900. The token has been overstamped on a very worn 'dix centimes' struck for Napoleon III of France, dated 1861. The obverse face of the coin has been stamped with the legend 'PEARS SOAP. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it measures 29.77mm in diameter, 1.74mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 7.78g. The Wikipedia page for Pears Soap states that in the late 19th century the company imported large quantitites of mid 19th century French coinage (mostly issues of Napoleon III)…
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.