Record ID: PUBLIC-EF24E5
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a medieval lead-alloy pilgrim badge of St Adrian of Grammont (Geraardsbergen), dating to c. 1450-1500. The fragment consists of the upper part of the badge which when complete would have depicted a figure standing upon a lion, holding a sword and an inscribed scroll. The fragment depicts a forward-facing, bearded face with a helmet with central cut out and hair flowing either side. There is a halo consisting of two concentric rings surrounding the head. The collar of the figure consists of two semi-circular, curved lines. A scroll inscribed with St Adrian would have been …
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D7A8E5
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy sailmaker's or leather worker's palm-iron, dating to the post-medieval period (c. 17th-19th century). It is round with a flat back and concave front, with the inner face filled with rows of circular indentations that would have caught the needle and stopped it from slipping. The pits sit within a grid pattern of squares/lozenges, all within a prominent rim. There are two holes punched all the way through the grid, probably where it was perforated by a steel needle. Around the edge of the object there are three evenly-spaced knops, which would have been used…
Created on: Sunday 11th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DD4DDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). Rose Type 2 (North 2291). Initial mark: crescent, dating to 1636-1644. Mint of London. North (1975, 140) Dimensions: diameter: 12.83 mm; weight: 1.11 g The coin contains a copper-alloy (brass) wedge which was added to negate counterfeiting. This is located at approximately 12 o'clock. The circumference is slightly irregular in form.
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B64403
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post-medieval cast lead-alloy uniface token probably dating to the 17th to 18th century. Powell Type 2 depicting initials, T R, separated with a pellet within a slightly raised border. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Some similar examples can be seen in Mitchiner and Skinner (1984, 162; pl. 21) which are dated to the 17th century. The token has suffered some small losses at its circumference. It is 20.17 mm in diameter and weighs 4.22 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8CE38C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead-alloy bi-face token, probably dating to the 17th century. The obverse depicts 3 initials in triangle formation ( likely a T above M S), with a pellet between M S and either side of T. The border is slightly raised. The reverse side depicts a mitre and also has a raised border. An identical token is recorded on the database,from the same area of foreshore as this token, see LON-36B861, Museum accession number: 4698/22 Dimensions: diameter: 13.61mm; thickness: 1.57mm; weight: 2.29g
Created on: Sunday 14th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0CAFED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy coin, probably a 1/2 Dudu (5 Cash) coin from the Madras Presidency, British India, dating mid-late 18th century. The coin has a sub-oval flan. The obverse depicts a circular bale mark with CCE in triangle formation (CC on top, E below). The circular bale mark is divided in half with a straight, horizontal line, with the E in the lower half. The upper half is divided into two, with a straight vertical line between the letters C and C, which extends slightly beyond the circle of the bale mark. The reverse is extremely worn, however appears to depict the numb…
Created on: Monday 8th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F8D2C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy Liard of Ferdinand of Bavaria (AD1612-1650), from Liege, Spanish Netherlands, dating AD1641-1643. The obverse side depicts a crowned five-fold arms on crossed sword and cozier dividing the date (which is illegible). The legend reads [FERDINAND.D.G.EP.LEO]. The reverse depicts the letters F B with a flower below and a cross rising from the top of the flower, dividing the letters. All within inner circle. The legend reads [DVX.BVL.MAR.FRANCH.CO.LO.HO.] Similar examples can be seen in Krause and Mishler (2011:p.1343) KM#36 - KM#43, however none of these ma…
Created on: Sunday 7th May 2017
Last updated: Saturday 24th February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-60378E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token issused by an unnamed trader from Wapping, London. Williamson (1889) no. 3339 (London). Dated 1651 (on token) .The obverse depicts a plough with legend AT THE PLOW ON. The reverse side depicts the initials M.A.S in triangle formation in the central field (S over M A) with legend WAPING WALL 1651. The token is dark brown in colour, with a small spot of corrosion on the obverse side. Dimensions: diameter: 15.87mm; weight: 1.29g Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century. Elliot Stock: London
Created on: Sunday 30th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB31BB
Object type: TILE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval ceramic polychrome delft tile, dating AD1638-1684. The fragment consists of 2 parts of the original edge and one corner. The tile is decorated with scrolled pattern protruding from the corner. A narrower light blue line runs from one edge of the tile to the other, with a thicker, darker blue line running parallel and next to the other line. The complete tile would have had 4 of these lines, which would have formed a diamond lozenge shape. Long, green foliage with blue outlines and blue lines between, protrudes out from on of the corners of the diamond. A fr…
Created on: Saturday 22nd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-925775
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval knife, probably dating AD c.1690-1730. The knife consists of an ivory handle and iron blade. The blade is a Scimitar type 1 blade (Brown 2001: p.155) dating AD1690 - 1730. It is narrowest at the join to the handle, wideneing and curving slightly towards the tip which is rounded, rather than pointed. The tang of the blade has a sub-circular section, which is inserted into the ivory handle approximately two-thirds of its length. The handle has an ovular cross section, being widest at the terminal end and narrowing towards the blade. The handle is hollow to …
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4F5826
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval ceramic tin glazed earthenware ointment jar dating early 17th - 18th century. This ointment jar has a rounded body with a flaring foot and rim. A white glaze covers the external surfaces of the jar and a light-brown glaze covers the internal surface, although this brown colour may be due to staining from the Thames mud. The base of the jar is not glazed. The glaze is largely intact; however, it has flaked away on the rim of the jar, on two small patches on the outer body and around the base. It is probable that this was made in London at one of the local po…
Created on: Monday 17th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st January 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A459BD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval lead-alloy uniface token. Powell type 5, probably dating to the 17th - 18th century. There is a fragment of casting sprue still attached on opposite ends of the token. Dimensions: diameter: 23.20 mm; thickness: 1.68 mm; weight: 5.93 g
Created on: Sunday 9th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th April 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-54AA0A
Object type: MONEY BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic fragment of an early Post Medieval money box, dating 16th-17th century. The fragment consists of the finial and the neck of the money box. The finial is circular and slightly convex with a vertical-projecting, flat-topped dome projecting up from the centre. The neck leading to the finial constricts inwards from the finial and out again, where the fragment has broken from the main body of the object. The fragment is hollow inside. It has a white fabric and has a dark green mottled glaze on the outer parts, with the inside unglazed. The glaze is chipped around the edge of the …
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F5571
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy Ardite of Philip IV of Spain (AD1621-1665) from Barcelona, dated AD1653. The obverse depicts a left-facing bust with the letter A to the left and letter R to the right. The reverse side depicts a quartered diamond arms within an inner circle, with legend BARCINO CIVI 1653 surrounding. The coin has been struck slightly off centre on both sides. Dimensions: diameter: 17.11mm; weight: 1.21g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-059C26
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy thimble dating to the 17th century. The thimble has slightly tapering sides leading to a domed peak.The sides and the peak are covered in regularly-spaced sub-circular pits, with a slighty depressed, plain band where the sides meet the dome. The lower part of the thimble (approximately 3mm) has two plain, raised bands, separated by two depressed bands. The inside of the thimble is undecorated. The object is a brassy-golden colour. This example is similar to Holmes (1988) Dutch type 1 (AD1620-1650). A similar example is also shown in McConnel (…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D8668A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval lead-alloy toy horse and carriage/coach, dating 17th - 18th century. The fragment consists of an eight-spoked wheel, with a driver sitting above. Another piece of the toy protrudes from the lower-right edge of the wheel, probably part of the stand, however it is bent backwards behind the wheel. The wheel has a raised pellet in the centre and where each spoke meets the wheel hoop. The driver is right-facing, dressed in a broad, cocked hat and long coat and has it's arms extrented outwards holding the reigns. There is a moulded-relief decoration on the driv…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AC7BC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead-alloy bi-face token, dating to the 17th century. The obverse and reverse sides depict the same design; three initials, R A G in triangle formation ( G over R A) and there is a border of irregularly shaped pellets around the edge of both faces of the token. Mitchiner and Skinner (1984), plate 16-20 shows some tokens with similar designs, all dating to the 17th century. Dimensions: diameter: 15.12mm; thickness: 1.06mm; weight: 1.48g Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1984. English Tokens C.1425 - 1672. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Num…
Created on: Monday 2nd January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
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