Record ID: PUBLIC-4766F9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy thimble dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1750). It is conical in shape with a domed top and a series of small circular indentations about the outside.  This is similar in style to some of the Dutch thimbles from this period. From about 1650, Dutch thimbles were made in one piece, and this technology was brought to England when John Lofting, a Dutch immigrant, was granted an English patent for a thimble-making machine in 1693. See: https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/textile-equipment/#16th-_and_early_17th-century_thimbles.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8E98F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy 10 Reis coin from Brazil (under Portuguese rule), dating circa AD 1830 - 1835.  It is probable that this was a 20 Reis coin that has been counter-stamped with a 10 during the devaluation of the coinage in 1835. The obverse is heavily worn, only the counter-stamped number 10 is visible. The reverse shows boughs flanking crowned arms of Brazil. [IN HOC SIGN]O VINCES surrounding. Diameter 30 mm, thickness 0.75 mm and weight 3.56 g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-35C697
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Finger ring dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, made from silver or another white metal with enamelled decoration. Although now incomplete and bent, it was clearly originally very small and quite flimsy. The hoop is missing a small part at its narrowest part, where it is 2.5mm wide and nor more than 0.8mm thick; the breaks appear fairly fresh. The hoop then flares gently in width to the shoulders, which expand and flatten to form a flat shield-shaped bezel. This is decorated with a shield of arms comprising three diagonal cells part-filled with decayed enamel, with an&…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5ECC9E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper alloy button dating to c. AD 1888-1939. The button is circular in plan, with a convex obverse and slightly convex reverse. The obverse is embossed with the Coleman crest and motto, which reads "Sat cito si sat bene" (Quick enough if well enough). Both obverse and reverse have patches of a white concretion. Diameter: 16.1mm. Thickness (excluding shank): 6.5mm. Weight: 2.01g.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-303AA1
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold half of a cufflink, dating to the Mid 18th/19th century. The object is plano convex in form with a an attachment loop at the back. the lower circumference is decorated with a single set of upward curving incised lines. The domed part is stamped with makers mark "M". The inside is hollow and empty, where a stone or decoration would have been, bot now missing, probably lost in antiquity. Diameter: 13.7mm. Height: 8.87mm.  Weight: 2.67gms.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F8A48
Object type: RATTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver baby (comforter) consisting of a rattle and a whistle from the Victorian to Edwardian period (ad 1820 - 1910) The object is split along the join seam. Around the circumference of the object at it's centre are two banded ribs to which 3 bells would have been attached. Two of the 3 bells that were originally attached are missing, probably in antiquity. The remaining bell shows signs of damage. The surface is decorated with a mixture of floral and geometric incised lines. Length: 60.27mm.  Diameter at centre: 14.05mm Weight: 12.23gms
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F082E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap slide, most probably for a 19th century horse harness. The front of the object is domed with a Tudor rose style motif that still has the remains of silvering. The reverse is dished and has two lugs that would have sat either side of the strap. There is still iron on the end of the lugs, presumably the remains of an iron fitting. Diameter:34.9mm.  Thickness: 11.98mm.  Weight: 18.97gms.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-26C342
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A four hole copper alloy button stamped with the retailer name and town, James Searby Spilsby.  There are remnants of a black coating over both sides of the button.
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B5C573
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern bulla type bag seal with the Star of David on one side and the number 46 on the other. This is probably a fertiliser/artificial manure bag seal, although some have been recorded on the database as 'kosher meat seals'. Stuart Elton has recorded several similar items marked with a Star of David on www.bagseals.org as originating from the Leeds Phosphate Works [Company No: 40783; Leeds Phosphate Works Ltd. Incorporated on 12/02/1894 - 'To carry on the business of Agricultural Chemists and Artificial Manure Manufacturers and Dealers in Artificial m…
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D49E18
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bag seal. Cast disc with a pair of holes in opposite edges, to function as a drawstring bag closure. One side bears a stamped trade mark comprising crowned cabled rim and plain inner circle with a billeted bar across it with vegetal garniture, and the legend: GOOD SEEDS / CARRIAGE FREE / REGISTERED, with the larger legend: TRADE M[ARK RE]G[ISTERED] outside it. The opposite side is stamped centrally: SUTTON AND SONS, with an outer legend: SEEDSM[EN BY APPOINTMENT ENG]LAND. Founded in 1806, the firm was warranted by Queen Victoria in 1858. Suggested date: Modern, 1858 - c1900.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upper Hall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FF5E21
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cap badge for the South Lancashire Prince of Wales's Volunteers.  The badge depicts the regimental badge comprising of the Prince of Wales feather plume gorged with a coronet, the whole assembly being surmounted on a sphinx in profile, with 'Egypt' below.  Running through between the coronet and the sphinx is a ribbon with the words 'Ich Dien' (I serve).  Above the feather plume is another ribbon with the words 'South Lancashire' and below the sphinx a ribbon with the words 'Prince of Wales's Vols'.  Laurel lea…
Created on: Friday 7th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-89571D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold one third guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820) dated AD 1797. Obverse: First laurel head, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Reverse: Royal crown, MAG.BRI.FR.ET.HIB.REX.1797 SPINK coins of England 2018 (53rd Edn.), p.423, ref.378 Diameter: 17.28mm, Weight: 2.76gms
Created on: Monday 19th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-66ADFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern lead-alloy forgery imitation of an Anglo-Saxon sceat of Series T. Measurements :- Diameter 12.7mm , Thickness 1.71mm , Weight 1.4g. Tony Abramson (pers. com.) has confirmed that this is a modern forgery and apparently these are not uncommon.
Created on: Monday 25th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EC377E
Object type: STAMP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy bank managers stamp for the Stamford and Spalding Banking Company from the 1830's. The handle is missing and the handle tang is slightly bent. In reversed scrolled script it reads in three lines "For the Stamford & Spalding / Banking Compy / Manager______________"
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DAAC37
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy one-piece Royal Artillery button of modern date (c.1790-1840). Description: The button is round in form and flat. The face of the button has a shield in relief with three cannons, one above the other and three bezants above. The reverse is plain with the remains of a now missing attachment loop in the centre. The surface has a drab green patchy patina. Measurements: Diameter: 24.4mm; thickness: 0.9mm; Weight 2.6g.
Created on: Monday 18th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Deal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E168F3
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver phallic amulet or pendant of Modern date (1714-1820 AD) previously described as potentially Roman. Description: The object has a roughly reverse triangular top section (7.02mm tall) with ribbed decoration, presumably pubic hair, narrowing to a tapering shaft (16.2mm long) and terminating in a raised band foreskin 10.07mm from the terminus at the front and 3mm on the reverse, and rounded bulbous glans. There is an integrally cast tubular suspension loop (6.7mm diameter, 5.73mm wide) on the reverse of the top section.  Dimensions:  30.94mm long, 12.28mm…
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-431911
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copper alloy solid discoidal trade weight, probably an apothecary weight, dating from the latter part of the 19th century. It is circular in plan with downward sloping sides and a raised bevelled rim. The upper face is stamped '8 DRAMS' with a verification mark of a crown with V R below at 10 o' clock. The underside is flat with a central hollow which was filled with lead, but it looks as though it has been in a fire (possibly stubble-burning?) as the lead has melted and spread over the base. The weight is generally a reddish brown colour, and it measures from 23.6mm…
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heather', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0B3543
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy livery button. It measures 27.2mm in diameter and the metal is 1.6mm thick, with a slightly convex obverse and concave reverse. The front has a raised rim within which is a design in relief of a single crenellated tower, with a round-topped arched door at the bottom, which is presumably the crest of a gentry family, although I have been unable to establish which. The reverse has the remains of a central copper wire loop, and an unclear makers mark - the only clear letters are LON, so presumably made in London. There are slight traces of gilding remaining, although it is g…
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heather', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C437B3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mourning brooch of modern date (c. 1800-1850). Description: The brooch is rectangular with a rectangular central void. This is the front of the brooch, which would have originally been formed in two sections or layers, sandwiched together, thus forming a cell in the centre which would have enclosed possibly human hair with a glazed front. The back of this section appears to be copper alloy but the front has a gold colour surround and gold coloured lettering which reads 'IN MEMORY OF' around its top and two sides, with a decoration at the bottom, a…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9B6B84
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount, possibly a harness label. It is made of copper alloy sheet and is rectangular with rounded corners and 10mm long integral attachment spikes at either end, one of which has broken away. It measures 46.9mm wide by 12.6mm high and is 1.1mm thick. The outer face has E. BLOCKLEY HEATHER punched into it in two lines. The lettering looks as though each letter was stamped individually, so this may be an owner's nameplate rather than a commercially produced label. There is a Joseph Blockley listed in an 1841 trade directory as being in business as a 'Grocer & dealer in…
Created on: Sunday 4th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 13th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heather', grid reference and parish protected.