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Record ID: YORYM-3CA931
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by three parallel holes running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag.
Both sides are stamped with a central motif in a bordered roundel. On one side the image depicts a bird, most probably a pelican and the other side shows a pelican feeding its chicks with blood from its breast. The text around both these images reads "G & T EARLE LIMITED HULL" who were ship-owners and cement manufacturers in the …
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Langtoft', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-628701
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pipe tamper of post-medieval to modern date. The tamper is in the form of a naked female figure standing with legs slightly apart, left hand on hip and right arm raised resting on head, possible clutching a cup or similar. The tamper is very worn rendering facial features indistinguishable though a faint outline of hair can be seen. On the back of the figure wavering lines running vertically may represent flowing hair or water being poured from the cup in the hand.
The figure is stood on a circular base which is now broken and very worn though may hav…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Sherburn In Elmet', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-79B681
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag.
Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal; one bears three lines of text which appears to read A.ERO[-]//XNHb//H7 (the N is in retrograde). This text is likely to represent the name of the Quality Control Officer and possibly a code for the location at which the Officer worked or the registered number of the sealing tongs he used.
The other …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Strensall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-79BF12
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag.
Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal though it is extremely worn with breaks rendering much of the text illegible. One side reads [----]//[-]HR//VI and the other reads [---]B//[--]//C.T.//1832.
The text is likely to represent the name of the Quality Control Officer and possibly a code for the location at which the Officer worked or the…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Strensall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-0B03C8
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bag seal of Modern date (AD 1800-1950). The seal is comprised of a single disk which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. The seal is stamped with text on both sides which gives a probable Russian origin to the seal.
One side of the seal reads BOLLW[.....] around the outer parameter of the seal with a five pointed star or flower. The other side reads [.....]...SAL also around the outer parameter and a five pointed star or flower in the centre of the seal. Th…
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Shipton Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-778E15
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy token.
Obverse: YORK//FARTHING//1814
Reverse: PEACE AND ALLIANCE around and holding branch
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-D93308
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead Russian bale seal of early modern date. The seal is circular with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag.
Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal. The obverse is stamped with four lines of text reading:
NA//BUN[-]//NKOR[-]//H82 (the letter N's are in retrograde).
This text represents the initials and surname of the Quality Control Officer and possibl…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Market Weighton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-E8A4B7
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead Russian bale seal of early modern date. The seal is circular in plan with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag.
Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal though much on one side is now illegible
The obverse is stamped with four lines of text reading:
AR//[--]POK[---]//[--]KO[--]//[----] (the letter K is in retrograde).
This text represents the initi…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-E90622
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead customs seal of modern date. The seal is roughly circular in plan with a rectangular cross section and is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The hole would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag.
The front is decorated with a stamped design of the crowned Dutch shield bearing the rampant lion of Holland with a sword in its right paw. The reverse appears undecorated though is very worn. It is likely that this object was used as an official seal for goods exported from Holl…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-00FAC3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pressed copper alloy late post-medieval to modern cruciform mount. The mount is in the form of a cross crosslet with a copper alloy rivet through the centre and long circular sectioned shank projecting from the reverse.
The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 30.8mm long, 30.5mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Beverley', grid reference and parish protected.
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