Record ID: DENO-BC2740
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy post-medieval whistle (c.AD 1750-1850), consisting of one end and the attachment loop. The fragment is broadly bell-shaped and has an integral cast loop projecting from the top with a circular drilled hole. At the opposite end is raised ridge around the rim. The decoration consists of two round incised lines at the bottom of loop and two raised opposed vertical lines running from the loop to the rim. The object has a white-grey patina and two of its sides are slightly bent inwards. Overal the object measures 14.57 mm in height, its external diameter is 1…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
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Record ID: DENO-BB6535
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, with evidence of reuse, of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD c. 1300 - c. 1800). The object is flat, circular in form and uniface in decoration. The decorative pattern consists of a raised inner rim with lines radiating from it to an outer raised rim which is badly worn. These lines seem to be crudely imitating an inscription. The weight is pierced within the inner rim in order to be reused, whereas on the obverse a smaller round incision of unknown date is preserved below the piercing. On the reverse, a lozenge-shaped impression surrounds the piercing p…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
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Record ID: DENO-BA7BC1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast socketed spearhead, dating probably from the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1600-1400 BC. The object has a broken blade with an indented quadrilateral cross-section. There is a prominent longitudinal mid-rib on both sides and abraded cutting edges. The roughly circular socket of 7.31 m diameter is not preserved. Most of the original surface is corroded and lost but traces of a brown patina are preserved on both sides. The rest of the object has a green-grey patina. The blade measures 46.90 mm in length and is 20.55 mm wide at its widest point. The thickness of the wings …
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
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Record ID: DENO-BA009B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Venetian Medieval soldino, type 5, issued by Doge Michele Steno, dating to AD 1400-1413. Mint of Venice. The mint control mark is a star over letter 'D'. The coin is missing a small portion of its outer flan. The Venetian soldino, meaning "little shilling", circulated unofficially as halfpennies in England during the 15th and early 16th centuries, due to a lack of small change in the country at the time. They were nicknamed "galyhalpens" or galley-halfpence after the "galley-men" who imported them: the merchants on the Venetian galley fleet who came to England …
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
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Record ID: DENO-91EEB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain ruler dating to c. AD 43-250. Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain but probably Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
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Record ID: DENO-9181B1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1800). The object is a flat discoid in form and uniface in decoration. The decorative pattern consists of a single long cross incised into one surface of the object. Tokens had a variety of uses and were made locally which leads to the difficulty in the precise dating of these objects.
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
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Record ID: DENO-318C9D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead medieval (c. AD 1100 - 1500) spindle whorl. The object is circular in plan and biconical in cross-section. It is decorated on both sides. On one side a geometric pattern of circles, vertical lines and descending rows of two pellets moulded in low relief radiating outwards from the perforation is preserved. On the other side three series of moulded dots in high relief are preserved. The object has a light grey patina. Overall the object measures 32.28 mm in diameter, the diameter of the perforation is 9.28 mm, the maximum thickness is 11.84 mm and weighs 48.20 g…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-310AB6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy casket key dating to the medieval to post-medieval period, c. AD 1200-1600. The bow is oval in plan and rectangular in cross-section with a central perforation of 13.59 mm in diameter. A collar in low relief separates the bow from the stem. The stem is oval in cross-section (7.17x7.84 mm), narrowing to a cone-shaped point beyond the bit. The bit projects to one side of the stem and is broken. Traces of iron corrosion are found on the object, mostly on the stem and bit. The key measures 56.78 mm in length, the bow is 27.29 mm wide (max. width), the m…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-302511
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy dress hook or hooked tag of Class E, type 3 dating to the early post-medieval period (c. AD 1500-1550). The main body of the hooked tag is circular and convex on the reverse. It is decorated with a moulded relief depicting a five petaled rose contained within a cabled border. A trapezoidal loop for attachment projects from the top of the circular body. On the opposite edge an integral hook projects which curves back on itself and narrows to a point. The object measures 30.49 mm in length, 14.36 mm in width (diameter of main body: 14.28 mm), its overall thi…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-2F7580
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval symmetrical belt mount with integral lugs dating to the 17th century, c. AD 1600-1700. It consists of a sub-oval central plate with five-pointed 'crowns' above and below, both missing their terminals. A pair of integral lugs is partially preserved on the back and traces of a reddish patina are visible on both sides. The mount is 33.18 mm long, 18.10 mm wide, the overall thickness is 5.37 mm (thickness of main body: 2.13 mm) and weighs 5.98 g. A similar object has been recorded on the database: LVPL-625D24.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-2EF24D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy button dating to the17th century, c. AD 1600-1700. The button is circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear in the centre of which is an integrally cast lug through which is drillled a 2.52 mm diameter hole. The front has engraved decoration consisting of a six-pointed star and a circle at its centre containing 3 annulets. The star sits within an outer sexfoil formed from annulets of the same size as those in the circle whereas in the spaces between the points there are six crescents facing outwards.The button has a dark green patin…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-2DA7C2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy double loop oval buckle with angled frames dating to period c. AD 1500-1650. The buckle has double loops which are D-shaped in plan, with a straight bar between them. The frame is undecorated. The pin is missing. The frame measures 38.36 mm in length, 35.29 mm in width and weighs 6.18 g. The outer frame measures 2.35 mm in thickness, whilst the narrowed strap bar where the pin would have been attached measures 2.73 mm in thickness. Similar buckles can be seen in Whitehead 2003, p.55 (CHECK REFERENCE)
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-B1EACD
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy jetton of Louis XIV of France (AD 1643-1715), minted in Nuremberg by Conrad Lauffer AD c.1643-1668. The obverse depicts the king and the inscription reads LVD XIII D G FR ET NAV REX.The reverse depicts a shield containing three fleurs-de-lis, surmounted by a crown and the legend reads CONRAD LAVFFERS RECHEN PFENING. A parallel of the jetton can be found in Mitchiner (1988: p.496) no. 1764a.
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-B13355
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy rose/orb type Nuremberg jetton issued by Hanns Krauwinckel II dating to c.1586-1635. The obverse depicts three crowns alternating with three lis around a central 6-petalled rose and bears the legend: HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NVR. The reverse depicts an imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double tressure and the legend reads: GOTES SEGEN MACHT REICH. Similar to records: PUBLIC-E27750, SUSS-512585 and NARC-06EEE2, cf. Mitchiner No.1555-1556.
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-B08AC0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead spindle whorl, probably dating to AD c.1100-1500. In plan the spindle whorl is circular and in profile is biconical. There is a central circular perforation which has an internal diameter of 11.44 mm. One face is undecorated and the other one is decorated with oblique lines creating triangular enclosures, each filled with a pellet. The spindle whorl has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: diameter 30.98 mm; thickness 15.38 mm; weight 43.74g Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval peri…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: DENO-8BAA0D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper alloy cruciform brooch dating to the 6th century AD. The foot and the pin are missing. The head consists of a rectangular plate with knobs projecting on three sides and the bow projecting from the lower side. The plate is decorated with vertical incised lines near the edges of the sides and a pattern of three concentric incised circles around a central incised dot. There is iron corrosion around the hinge lug at the back suggesting that the pin was also made of iron. The bow protrudes from the lower part of the head, is hump-like and i…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: DENO-8B12A9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of ceramic, possibly Romano-British grey ware, vessel (AD c.50-400). The fabric is hard and fairly fine with unoxidised light grey core. It contains a small number of quartz, black and mica inclusions. At the angle between the rim and the body a projecting bead is preserved. The rim has two horizontal grooves on the exterior. Traces of orange slip are preserved on both the exterior and the interior. Wheel marks on the exterior. The complete vessel would have had a rim measuring of c. 200 mm in diameter; roughly 9% of the rim survives. Overal dimensions: height: 35 mm, m…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: DENO-8A3C4A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd of ceramic Roman coarse ware vessel (AD c. 50-400). The fabric is hard and coarse with unoxidised light grey and buff core. Dark grey fabric on both the exterior and the interior. The sherd contains a large number of quartz, black and mica incusions. An incised line runs around the round base on the exterior and traces of a small vertical break on the body and the base are also visible on the exterior. Overal dimensions: height: 31.5 mm, maximum width: 71.2 mm, thickness of body: 11.7 mm, diameter of base: 36.7 mm, weight: 88.55 g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: DENO-89C071
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a ceramic vessel probably of Roman date (AD c. 50 - 400). The fabric is hard and fairly fine with unoxidised grey core. It contains a small number of quartz and mica inclusions. Grey-brown fabric colour with grey-black exterior and interior surfaces. Wheel marks on the interior. Weight: 9.86 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: DENO-893D36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 330-402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
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