Record ID: LEIC-7D436E
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper-alloy harness fitting, dating to c.AD 1900 - 2000. The object comprises of a circular body with openwork decoration, it is D-shaped in section. In the centre is a horse standing, an almond shaped eye is present on its head, the mane has been kept short and muscles are defined in its legs. The tail is curved back. The horse is stood on a rectangular bar which is decorated with diagonal lines.  Length: 52.4 mm Width: 40.9 mm Thickness: 6.8 mm Weight: 25.29 g Other examples can be found here: https://www.nationalhorsebrasssociety.org.uk/Core/Horse-Brass/Pages/te…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-F0F078
Object type: CHATELAINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern silver skirt lifter, dating to c.AD 1900 - 1925. The skirt lifter is formed of two silver discs attached by a single rectangualr projection which is split. On the rectangular projection is a silver bead which enables movement. One disc is undecorated with a circular perforation in the centre.The other is complete and decorated with an incised foliate design. Length: 29 mm Width: 13.3 mm Weight: 3.70 g A makers mark of S&C co is visible on the rear of a circular plate. Seevral makers in Birimgham in the period 1900 -  1925 were operating under this stamp.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-89F47D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper-alloy stirrup mount, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1100. The object is sub-triangular in plan. The top of the mount is rounded and has a circular perforation within the centre of the upper projection. The plate is slightly concave to the front of the plate. The upper perforation is flanked by two knops around the edge of the stirrup-strap mount. Between the upper and lower knops the plate expands at a point which is equidistant between the two and also retains two small knops. The lower edge of the object below the last pair of knops is narrowed and rectangul…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-3B73EB
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern lead-alloy medal of the Order of Juvinille Templars, dating to c.AD 1900 - 1950.  Obverse: An angel shaking hands with two children: 'Pledges Against Alcohol,Tobacco,Gambling And Profanity.The Fourfold Pledge' Reverse: Foliate design, below: 'ORDER OF JUVENILE TEMPLARS WE PROMISE BY DIVINE ASSISTANCE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING LIQUORS, TOBACCO, GAMBLING AND ALSO BAD LANGUAGE' Inscription on star: INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS CHARITY TRUTH FAITH LOVE HOPE PURITY Diameter: 38.4 mm Weight: 13.76 g A similar medal can be viewed in the Br…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-9AF550
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval to Modern copper-alloy watch winder, dating to AD 1881 - 1941. The object is sub rectangular with three concave sides and one convex, in the centre of the convex side is a protruding, flaring cylindrical knop. At the opposing edge is a thinner cylindrical shaft. The main body is inscribed on both faces with raised lettering. One side reads KENDAL/&/DENT/WATCH/MAKER. The other: 106/CHEAPSIDE/LONDON. Length: 22.1 mm Width: 12.1 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 1.52 g The company consisted of the partnership between James Francis Kendal and Edwin Dent, between …
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th June 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-90AE38
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete modern lead-alloy toy car dating to c.AD 1900 - 1960. The object comprises of a flat cast disc with a thickened rim. It has a central irregular perforation. One side is decorated with moulded decoration consisting of an eight petalled flower. The other side is undecorated. Diameter: 38 mm Weight: 32.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th February 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-83CC82
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern copper-alloy cap badge, dating to c.AD 1939 -1946. The main body of the badge consists of an oval frame summounted by a crown, in the centre the figure of Mercury holding a Caduceus in left hand, the right is aloft, poised with the left foot on a globe. The oval frame is inscribed with 'ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS'. The slider is missing. Length: 37.68 mm Width: 24.62 mm Thickness: 1.82 mm Weight: 4.36 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-109FC5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern livery button, dating to AD 1839 - 1849. Possibly a button of the Farrar family of Abinger Hall in Surrey. The button shows a winged horseshoe which is a play on the name of Farrar/farrier. The front of the button has retained some gilding. On the rear is makers name in two lines..P & S Firmin 153 Strand London//13 Conduit St. The makers name and address surrounds a small integral loop. Diameter: 27.53 g Weight: 8.1 g SUR-A0F812 depicts a similar button.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-1E9381
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern hollow cast copper alloy domed button, dating to AD 1846 - 1922. The button is circular, domed and hollow, it has retained a separately attached loop. On the front of the button is Britannia with a shield and trident who is surrounded by text that reads 'LONDON NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY'. The loop fastener is present and separately attached, with supports on the inside of the button securing it. On the back of the button is some text that is arranged within a ring around where the loop fastener would have gone. Surrounding the loop reads 'FIRMINS LONDON'. Fir…
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 10th August 2021
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Record ID: DOR-B7BCD7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern lead-alloy replica of a Viking coin minted in the name of St Peter of York, dating to the 1980's. The obverse is copying the SCI PE/TRIMO with a sword in the centre. Uncertain reverse type BRIE[...]HRE. This example has been pierced. Diameter: 26.11 Weight: 6.76 g Die Axis: 12 The Jorvick Viking Centre in York is known to have reproduced many Viking style coins in the 1980's.
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: DOR-39953C
Object type: CHATELAINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval or Victorian copper alloy dress lifter. This object is the upper part of one of the arms of a set of dress lifters. The arm and is circular in cross section with two small grooves towards the scoop end, which would have held a deocrative band in place. At the other end is a broken rivet hole that would have attached to a second similar arm creating the pivot section that would have lifted the dress - this element is now missing.The object has been bent and distorted slightly. Length: 83.06 mm Width: 6.07 mm Thickness: 6.63 mm Weight: 6.71 g …
Created on: Friday 13th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2020
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Record ID: DOR-1B34FB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A modern copper-alloy gilded livery button, dating to c.1876 - 1893. The button is circular with a domed front a hollowed back. The front of the button is decorated with a demi lion rampant facing left and holding a dagger. This crest is associated with the Farquharson family of Aberdeen and Invercauld. On the rear of the button is the manufacturer's mark : FIRMIN & SONS 153 STRAND LONDON which gives it the date range above. At the centre is a separately attached oval suspension loop. There are traces of gilding on the front and rear. Diameter: 25.11 mm Thickness: 1.58 mm …
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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