Record ID: LON-341AF4
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy button dating from AD 1780-1783. The button front has a crown and the letters 'RP' (Royal Provincials) below. The button is an enlisted mans large size coat button from the British Army regiment made up of American colonists loyal to the British crown fighting in the American Revolutionary War. On the reverse is a mould line and two hole for the iron shank, now missing. Dimensions: diameter: 22.84mm; weight: 5.05g
Created on: Monday 9th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: LON-33EB7B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval, copper alloy cuff link or cuff button representing Admiral George Brydges Rodney (AD 1718-1792), dating to AD1759 -1792. Each fastener is oval and depicts a bust of Admiral Rodney in incised profile facing right with 'ADM RODNEY' above. The rear of the fasteners is undecorated. Each fastener has an integral looped shank and are joined by an oval link. Dimensions of individual fastener: length: 15.49mm; width: 12.06mm; weight: 2.09g Other cufflinks on the database depicting Admirals are IOW-454C41 and LON-9389FA.
Created on: Monday 9th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: LON-33D7B6
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval, copper alloy cuff link or cuff button dating from AD1783 - 1800. The fastener is oval in plan and depicts a circular air balloon conected via four ropes to a gondola (boat) beneath with flags protruding from either side all within an annulated border. The rear of the fasteners is undecorated with an integral looped shank. Dimensions of individual fastener: length: 15.22mm; width: 11.36mm; weight: 0.69g The Gentleman's Magazine (1784:433) " Success of a journey by Way of Experiment in a Balloon. Extract of a Letter from Dijon, Apr. 27, 1784, and fr…
Created on: Monday 9th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: LON-33CFA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I/II dating AD 1309-1310. This is a Class 10cf5 penny. Mint of Canterbury. North (1975: 1043/1). Obverse description: Crowned bust of the king facing. Obverse inscription: E[DW]A R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse description: Long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR Dimensions: diameter: 18.70mm; weight: 1.29g. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Monday 9th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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