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Record ID: YORYM-71F0DB
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy bag seal of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1900.
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 two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag. Both sides are worn almost smooth although some stamped text can still be seen on one side. A surrounding legend now only reads 'MO[------]'. The central text is similarly illegible, reading 'RU[----]' along with 'KIR…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CE12EA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete though damaged silver finger ring of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1950.
The finger ring comprises a circular hoop with sides which expand smoothly to a rectangular bezel. The hoop is D-shaped in section, the bezel has a thin rectangular section.
The bezel is incised with the initials FWD. The W is slightly smaller than the other letters and overlays the back of the D. The letters are capitalised and formed of parallel irregularly spaced lines. The initials are framed by an incised rectangular border though the lines do not meet at the corners. Three central parallel line…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C99BF9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete machine-made silver thimble of modern date, c.AD 1850 – 1950.
The thimble is flattened and folded with the dome lost to old worn breaks. The upper half of the thimble is decorated with regular tessellating hexagonal pits. The lower half displays foliate decoration formed of stippling and machine pressed grooves. The rim is folded over.
The metal has a dark grey patina and is in fair condition. The object is 22.6mm long, 14.9mm wide, 4.9mm thick and weighs 3.1g.
Similar thimbles are recorded as CORN-7BCCC5, WMID-E4D322, BERK-902AD5, SUSS-D4CC00 and YORYM-800494. C…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CBDA1C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron object of uncertain date, function and completeness. Probably modern, c. AD 1800 onwards.
The object is large and oval with a large hole in the centre. The width of the hoop varies. The width and shape of the hole also varies with one side circular and the other oval.
The object has covering rusty colour corrosion. The ring is 84.89mm in diameter and has a central hole of 29.58mm diameter. It is 33.86mm thick and weighs 555g.
The object is likely be modern but its use is uncertain and it is undiagnostic.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-CA5BF1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete livery button of The Honourable Edward Venables-Vernon-Harcourt (AD 1757-1847) dating to the Modern period, c.AD 1807-1847.
It is discoidal and comprises a machine-pressed copper alloy reverse with a probably silver plated front. The front depicts the arms of the Archbishopric of York on the dexter and Edward's paternal arms of Venables-Vernon-Harcourt on the sinister. The reverse has a central, annular lug which is now lost. Surrounding this is a stamped makers mark which is no longer ledgible.
The button measures 25.98mm in diameter, 1.59m…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-7AC659
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy crushed thimble of modern date, c.AD 1850-1950.
This thimble is conical in shape with a thickened flaring rim, sloping sides and a slightly domed crown. It has been crushed with breaks into the rim and around the crown. Above the rim is a vertically corrugated band with floral scrollwork and illegible raised lettering. Above the lettering is a incised band that separates the inscription and decoration from the horizontal lines of machine-made indentations which extend over the crown.
The object is dark silver in colour. It is 19.55mm l…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-0EE274
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy button of modern date, c.AD 1900 – 2000.
The button is circular with a slightly concaved reverse which displays a raised rim and a central scar where the attachment shank would have been.
The front bears a laurate bust of Nero facing left with the circumferential legend IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TP PPP. This copies a dupondii coin of Nero such as RIC 519. The button/cufflink is much smaller and lighter than the true dupondius, the writing is less regular and the rough surface shows it has been cast rather than struck. It is a modern replica …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BA3105
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy unidentified object of probable modern date, c. AD 1900-present.
The object is composed of two triangular pronged shapes with a decorative ridge running along the outside. It has been coated in a black paint or other covering and appears to be broken at the base. There is no visible point of attachment or any other fitting which might be indicative of its purpose.
The object weighs 6.4g and measures 25.8mm in length, 15.9mm in width, and 3.5mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-00ED94
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified copper alloy object of uncertain date, likely modern (c. 1900-1950). The object is composed of twisted copper alloy. Two wires appear to run through the middle. There are also two flat sections of copper alloy: one in the middle and one at one end, through which the two small wires project. At the other end is a blunt break. Based on the patina and the appearance of the projecting wires, this object appears modern.
A similar object containing projecting wires was also recorded as modern: NLM-1E2396.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4BF7F4
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy furniture fitting of post-medieval to modern date, c.AD 1750 - 1850. The fitting is a drop handle and is comprised of a flat attachment studded with two breaks, which may have formed a rectangular attachment loop, a narrow neck and curving handle. The handle is triangular in both plan and section and the tip curves forward slightly. The triangular portion of the handle appears to be decorated with a shield shaped device however its exact nature cannot be determined. The reverse of the fitting is slightly concave and undecorated.
The metal has a…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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