Record ID: SWYOR-357EAE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Published
A ceramic (stoneware) gaming piece of Modern date, for playing knucklebones, jacks or fivestones, dating from AD 1850 - 1950. It is a cube that has four concave fluted sides and two flat ends. The fabric is vitrified and dark grey throughout. The surfaces have a dark red grey colour where they are not worn. The corners and faces are very worn and smooth. It is 17.8mm long, 17.6mm wide and 17.2mm thick. 9.1g. Compare the glazed examples NLM-D10DFB and WILT-E28C6F.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-71F01C
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Published
Victorian copper alloy toy coin, now worn and/or corroded. The obverse depicts the head of a young Prince Albert, and bears the words H.R.H. ALBERT P.W. The reverse reads 2 / SIXPENCE / MAKE / 1 / SHILLING in five lines. It has a milled edge and weighs 1.3grams, with a diameter of 13.44mm, thickness 1.71mm. This particular toy coin probably dates between 1841 and 1850. It cannot be earlier than the creation of Prince Albert Edward (later Edward VII) as Prince of Wales in December 1841, and may have been produced to commemorate this event. The example images represent a si…
Created on: Monday 2nd November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
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Record ID: SWYOR-63B1E8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
A probably Post Medieval silver, sheet metal ornament or toy in the form of an owl. The object is made from two pieces of sheet silver, one depicting the front of the owl and its perch, and the other depicting the folded wings on the back. The two pieces are sandwiched together, though they have become separated at the top. There is no evidence of further elements or attachment, though it is possible another piece of metal was held between the decorated ones at the head end. The object appears to be complete, leaving its function a mystery. Michael Lewis (British Museum) suggests that…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-F3E7CE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy toy coin of modern date. The obverse reads H. R. H. ALBERT. P.W. around a central left-facing profile bust. The reverse reads 12 PENCE MAKE 1 SHILLING. This particular toy coin probably dates between 1841 and 1850. It cannot be earlier than the creation of Prince Albert Edward (later Edward VII) as Prince of Wales in December 1841, and may have been produced to commemorate this event. See also PUBLIC-71F01C.
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Astwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-245A92
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead-alloy modern toy or souvenir in the shape of a throne. It is a copy of the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey, which was commissioned by Edward I to contain the Stone of Scone; the toy has moulded decoration including lions at the base of the throne's legs and quartefoil and arched decoration on the sides. The back of the throne does not have any decoration, suggesting that it was intended to rest against something, so not to be seen. Although the Coronation Chair was commissioned during the rule of Edward I (AD 1279-1307), this toy dates to the modern period,…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
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Record ID: SWYOR-D0C917
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Published
A lead toy or souvenir, a miniature of the Coronation Chair. It has a length of 62.48mm, width of 39.21mm, thickness 2.75mm and a weight of 79.77g. The chair is rectangular, with lozengiform mouldings on the backrest representing padding, and four Gothic arches on each side imitating carving. The legs are broken, and one side and part of the back is missing. The chair probably dates from the 19th or 20th centuries, and was probably made as a coronation souvenir; possible dates include 1838 (Victoria), 1902 (Edward VII), 1911 (George V), 1937 (George VI) and 1953 (Elizabeth II). Comp…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2009
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-555B72
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead owl standing 52mm high, probably dating to the 18/19th centuries. It is solid and has detail on both faces. The owl is depicted with large eyes, a hooked beak, pointed ears and detail on the wing, breast and tail being picked out. It appears to have been attached to something as there is a broken base, measuring 12mm in diameter, at the end of the feet. Geoff Egan has said 'It is possible that it is part of the series of 'shy' toys, like a shy cock, set up to be knocked down by having sticks thrown at it'. If this is so the owl would have been on a larger base to enable it…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-099E50
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Semi-flat cast lead camel with saddle for rider (missing). There is a perforation through the saddle to the underside of the camel, probably to attach a rider. The back legs are bent forward and the head is missing. The saddle is domed in section and is attached around the animal's stomach with a strap.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-B60977
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy ? toy implement. Possibly a toy pick head.
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Montacute', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-261A81
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A miniature sword or dagger. The blade is octagonal in section; the handle is roughly circular. The handle ends in a spherical knop. The guard expands outwards towards each terminal when viewed from the handle. Each arm has a series of six rectangular shapes which form a line below the guard, which has curled terminals.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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