Record ID: DUR-D7C85F
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead stylus which is likely to date from the Medieval period to the Post-Medieval period. It is circular in section with one end becoming thicker and then tapering to a blunt point and the other end is flat. It is in good condition and has a dark brown/grey patina. It weighs 52.1g, is 96.91mm long and has a diameter of 7.71mm. Styli of this type are known to have been in use from the Medieval to post-medieval periods. Therefore, due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely. Edit …
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-D7B192
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, possibly a harness fitting, from the late Medieval period . The object is an almost semi-circle with a rounded side, the other side curves in to the centre and out and in, in a wide curving 'V' shape. There is evidence of an old break at the point of the 'V'. It is green in patina and is in fair condition. It measures 22.58mm in length and is 17.6mm wide at the widest part of the 'V' whilst the internal measurements are 13.81mm length and 6.68mm in width. it weighs 2.3g. It appears to be similar to a strap junction/distributor described at DUR…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: DUR-D6B429
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead French champagne seal of Theophile Roederer & Co, datring to the late post-medieval period (c.1864-1900) The seal is circular in plan, with one long rectangular slot through the side and two smaller slots opposite. One side of the seal has the inscription: THEOPHILE (curving downwards), ROEDERER & CIE. REIMS (across three lines), and MAISON FONDEE EN 1864 (curving upwards). The other side is inscribed with: B (on scroll work in the centre), BREVETÉS (curving downwards), a rose either side, and S.G.D.G (curving upwards). It is in fairly good condition, with…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: DUR-D69510
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight from the Post-Medieval period. It is circular in shape, with a flat side and a rounded side. The rounded side is slightly corroded, but three shallow perforations are visible around the edge of the object. Both sides have a deep central perforation, however, these do not go all the way through. It is a light grey colour, with the corroded parts more beige and orange. It weighs 15.4g, is 24.53mm in diameter and 5.99mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: DUR-D5075C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). The obverse has a left facing bust with a rose behind the head and the inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA. The reverse has a square shield on a long cross fourchee dividing the legend with the date 1578 above the shield and the inscription: POSUI DEU ADIUTOREM MEU. Initial mark is plain cross (1578, 1579). Second issue threepence, North number 1998 (p135). The coin is in good condition.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: DUR-992B66
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jews Harp of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1800). The head forms an unclosed circle which is 24.19mm in diameter, with two parallel, tapering arms which are lozenge-shaped in cross-section. One of these arms is bent slightly. There is a rabbet for the iron prong which is missing, apart from this, the object is complete. It is in fairly good condition and is a dark brown patina. The entire length is 52.88mm, it is 6.15mm thick and weighs 10.5g. For similar examples see: LANCUM-2441BC and IOW-6573E3 amongst others.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: DUR-986B9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189). Cross and Crosslets (Tealby) type (AD 1158-1180). Mint and moneyer unknown. North numbers 952-961 (1994: 216-217). Obverse: crowned bust with sceptre on the right. Reverse: cross and crosslets in each angle with a small cross in the center. The coin weighs 0.6g and is 19.61mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: DUR-1D652D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Group F sixth bust North number 2246 (1991:161). Unsure of initial mark but probably triangle-in-circle (AD 1641-3). The coin has been heavily clipped. Obverse: left facing sixth bust with VI behind head. CARO[LVS. D. G MAG BR]I FRA ET HI [RE]X. Reverse: square shield over cross moline. [CHRISTO AVSPICE] REGNO. The coin is 24.71mm in diameter and weighs 2.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: DUR-8831FD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A unidentified lead disc object, possibly some kind of token or medallion, probably dating to the later post-medieval period (c.AD1700-1900) The object comprises a lead disc, with convex faces on both faces. Both the obverse and reverse are worn but appear to have the same decoration: a coat of arms with a floral and/or leaf design weaving in and out of a grid. At the bottom there is a ring with two swirls coming out from it. There are approximately 7 dots either side and, in the centre of this, there is a fern-like leaf. At the top of the object there is some discolouration…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2021
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