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: BERK-AC1707
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern (circa 19th Century AD) pewter model swan with head and neck folded back over body, most probably a toy.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Record ID: CPAT-434551
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Centenary medal commemorating Robert Raikes and the foundation of the Sunday Schools movement. Obverse: Head of Robert Raikes within linear border, facing left with legend around which reads: ROBERT RAIKES FOUNDER OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS (within linear border). Reverse: Prince of Wales feathers (?) SUNDAY SCHOOL, above CENTENARY CELEBRATION 1880 below. Surrounding border of dots. Outer legend: JESUS SAID SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME (within linear border).
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F87B5
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval religious medal struck in bronze with a suspension loop. The obverse shows a cloaked bust (facing right) of Pope Pius IX and the legend "PIUS IX PONTE MAX ELECTUS 16 JUN 1846" . The reverse shows five crucifixions and on the ground in front of this scene a further crucifixion and three figures, and the words "PETRUS BAPTISTA ET[ ]". There is some damage and corrosion to the medal. It measures 27mm x 36mm.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F00F2
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy An incomplete watch winder, as identified by finder. A cast octagonal frame with attached winder at one end. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1900. Transverse rib and grove decoration on both sides. Length: 28mm, Diameter (main loop): 19mm, Thickness: 3mm, Weight: 2.6gms.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Therfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1E2616
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early modern pewter toy kettle or teapot, probably dating from the 18th or 19th centuries. The vessel is missing its lid and its handle is broken. However the pouring spout appears to be complete. The base is circular and measures 33.3 mm in diameter and is convave on the bottom. The spout emerges from the base, curving upwards, tapering slightly from 8.7 mm thick to 6.4 mm at the opening. The spout is hexagonally faceted and has moulded ridges dividing the facets and a moulded collar approximately half way up. The top of the vessel is sub-oval in shape, measuring 23 mm long and 20…
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-1D2CE2
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern lead alloy (pewter) probably harness mount for heavy horse. It is oblong in shape with the corners cut off the whole being slightly bent. The face has two counter-displayed (possibly) stylised floral designs each within a light cartouche. The reverse is flat with no design or fittings. Late 18th to 20th century.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
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Record ID: CORN-0AB3F6
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy crucifix with Christ on one face and the Madonna and child on the opposite face, both mounted on to a four-lobed cross which is backed by a square at right angles with a fleur de lis emanating from between each arch of the cross. Each fleur de lis terminates in a point that projects from the edge of the square back on both faces. The central cross expands into three arms with three Xs on each arm, representing the Holy Trinity, and a quatrefoil cross terminal. The style of a cross 'botonnee' (budded) is a style that has been used for hundreds of years, and was origin…
Created on: Monday 26th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-B0EC86
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably relatively modern copper alloy unidentified object in two parts. It is uncertain whether the object is complete. Both parts were found together. They comprise an incompelte ring of sheet copper alloy and a possible pin, apparently incomplete, also of sheet copper alloy and with a terminal rather zoomorpic in shape. The ring measures 42.58x39.12mm and is bent slightly out of shape. The sheet copper alloy is D-shaped in cross-section, measuring1.50x1.24mm. The ring has a recent break, and it is uncertain whetehr part of it is missing or whether the ends join together - the …
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-84B681
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Number: 2012 T247 Period: 19th century. Date of Discovery: 15/2/12 Circumstances of discovery: whilst metal detecting Description: composite, open-work, heavily gilded silver or gold fitting in lozenge shaped form. The object is made of four 'sides' soldered together to form a lozenge shape. Two of the opposing corners have been soldered onto a central bar, rectangular in cross-section, the broad sides used for the upper and underside of the fitting. The bar dips downwards in the centre. One of the corners has a loop that has been soldered on, flush with the central bar. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-665F81
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Dutch custom house lead seal c19th century. The obverse depicts the crowned Dutch shield. The reverse has the inscription R & A (Regten en Accynsen) over the control number 57. Cf. Michael Mitchiner, Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, Vol 2, Nos. 2994-2995.
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-36B614
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern cast-lead pencil sharpener of 19th century date (c. 1850-c. 1900). The lower part is hollow and cone-shaped to house the pencil. It has a rim at the base and a vertical slot at one side. On the opposite side of the slot there is a raised cartouche or similar feature with initials, possibly S O. The decorative handle end is sub-triangular in plan and pointed in side view. Two scrolls rise from each side of the cone to form an opening. The scrolls support a scallop-like feature which has an almost similar design on each face with a circular hole at the base. Each …
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 16th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-9FA2F0
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy toy gun of which only the stock survives. The lower portion of the stock has scrolled floral designs on either side while the upper stock, which protrudes from a mouth-like moulding, is decorated with cross hatching. Toy guns were popular from the late 17th century and some examples even fired. This is a late example and dates from c. AD 1850- 1900.
Created on: Friday 9th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2012
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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: BERK-758C45
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knife handle terminal of lead alloy (pewter) dating to the late 18th to 20th Century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-74FF71
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy possible token of Paris, probably dating to the 19th century. OBVERSE: Depicts a bust left, ...III FRANCOR VN NOR... REVERSE: PARIS NOR... AVRER RECH...PIEN
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garage Field, West Thirston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-4EF354
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin / paisa of the Sikh Empire from Amritsar Mint, probably dating to the period 1839 to 1849. Similar examples can be seen in Bruce (1981) Standard Guide to South Asian Coins and Paper Money, p. 111. The obverse shows a leaf; the reverse a legend which is only partially visible. Obv: A circular blob with point extension at one end - a leaf. Between a letter on left and an E on right. The blobby thing maybe contained within a wreath. Rev: Two lines of script, one ending in PH the other an odd W (looks like a monster munch claw Diameter 21.6mm / thickness…
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', 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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E3F754
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pendant, probably Modern. It is a crucifix, with an integral suspension loop located on the top. The cross has raised edges, creating a hollow in the pendant within which there are remants of a copper alloy body of Christ; each of the three nails are visible, as is a portion of the left arm and the legs. The rest is lost. The reverse is plain, with no decoration; there are raised bumps on the reverse that corrospond to the three nails on the front. The pendant is in fair condition, with no visible breaks, other than the copper alloy body. It is red in colour …
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E00E34
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An undiagnostic rod of twisted gold formed from at least two strands of uniform thickness, bent into an elliptical, penannular shape . Both terminals are spatulate, having been roughly flattened. The makers mark LJ Co is stamped on one terminal. Wear visible on upper face of outer surface. The object is probably a bracelet. XRF analysis of the surface indicates that it is gold alloy close to 9 carat gold. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of this bracelet, indicated it to be of a gold alloy close to that of 9 carat gold - approximately 36% gold, 9% silver,…
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.