Record ID: PAS-DC12AF
Object type: RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Plaited silver wire finger-ring. The date is uncertain, but thought to be 19th century.
Created on: Friday 14th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-72F4A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular lead fabric weight of unusually elaborate design. There is a circular recess on one face, within which are two circular holes that pierce through the disc; these holes are separated by a raised line tapering at one end. The weight is stamped with a ribbed border around the edge of the circular recess. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still avail…
Created on: Tuesday 28th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6113D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Published
Circular lead fabric weight. There is a circular recess on one side, within which are two circular holes that pierce the disc. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today. Diameter 33.33mm, Thickness 3.80mm, Weight 25.7gms
Created on: Monday 27th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: KENT-69FFC1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver finger ring, circular hoop with incised cross decoration and two opposing snake heads on the bezel. Discussion: although snake head rings are known in the Roman period, this particular ring is modern and probably made in the last 200 years. Conclusion: although this object is composed of more than 10% precious metal it is not more than 300 years old and so does not qualify as treasure as stipulated in the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Friday 3rd July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-11B657
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy object, 21mm long, 12mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 9.45g. The object has a square head with each corner cut off, creating a facetted appearance. This sits on top of a circular-sectioned shaft. Although the object resembles a Roman pin (fig.9. no.11 in Cool, H.E.M. Roman metal hairpins from Southern Britain. Vol 147 Archaeological Journal 1990) it is more likely to be a modern hook, perhaps for a coat or strings for a blind, etc. Compare NLM-B5DF46, LVPL-4CF45C, LEIC-B30068, SF-D59BA6. Probably 19th or 20th century.
Created on: Monday 29th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: DUR-AC95BA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead fabric weight of Post-Medieval or Modern date (AD 17500-2000). The object is sub-circular and flat with a central, circular recess on one face, within which are two circular perforations. The metal is a dark cream in colour with a smooth patina. It is 25.26mm in diameter and 3.34mm thick. It weighs 14.8 g. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, a…
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: LON-D7E5E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Silver South Indian coin, probably a Velli Chuckram of Post-Vijayanagara (eighteenth or nineteenth century) See 120.1 of Beena Sarasan's Traversing Travancore through the Ages on Coins (2008). Dimensions: diameter: 6.55mm; weight: 0.30g. Note: the reverse image (on the right) is upside down.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th June 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-A33781
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Islamic seal matrix with Arabic inscription, possibly dating to AD 1872-3. The seal matrix consists of an oval die, a rectangular stem (with a rectangular cross-section and faceted corners) and a flat leaf-shaped terminal, also rectangular in section with curving sides and a pointed apex. This terminal has three large perforations (diameter c.4mm) set out in a trefoil shape. The seal matrix is 26.4mm tall, with the stem measuring c.9mm and the terminal c.15mm. The stem is 4mm wide and 4.3mm thick. The terminal is 11.4mm wide and 2.1mm thick. The die has a maximum dia…
Created on: Friday 24th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2015
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Record ID: DYFED-358C21
Object type: BULLET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Solid cast lead bullet with a domed end indented base. There are also three horizontal circumferential ribs. It does not appear to have been fired.
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DYFED-C96338
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Published
A complete milled edge silver three half pence, slightly bent at the edge. The obverse features the 'Young Head' bust of Queen Victoria and the inscription VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR : REGINA F: D: The reverse features a crown and wreath, and the inscription 1 ½ along with the date- 1838 This was issued between 1838 and 1862 for use in the colonies only, not the UK.
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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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: YORYM-5379A7
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy ram-rod of modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is complete with no indication of breaks and is composed of a single, solid piece of metal which has possibly been machine worked to achieve its shape. The upper end is bell shaped and tapers towards the integral shaft, this is circular in section and has a single raised, circumferentially running aspect located approximately half way along the shaft. The terminating end of the object and shaft is slightly broadened due to the percussive nature of the use of the object. Given the length of the object it is li…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-6FF3CC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
The bracelet is made of silver wires twisted together to form an open hoop with solid terminals; diameter 65mm; weight, 44.32 grams. Non-destructive surface metal analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated a silver content of over 99% with traces of gold, lead and copper. The high purity suggests the bracelet is not of European origin, while the regularity of manufacture suggests it is probably made of machine-drawn wire in recent times. It does not therefore qualify as Treasure under the stipulated criteria of the Treasure Act. B.M. Ager Curator Department of Bri…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6C7402
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy coin from India (Indian Native State Issue), struck c. AD 1700-1947. Exact type uncertain. Diameter: 20.7 mm Thickness: 5.0 mm Weight: 12.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-4A683C
Object type: PISTOL
Broad period: MODERN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Modern wood and ferrous pistol of 19th century date The pistol was of percussion type with folding trigger and is complete (with an overall length of 160mm and a weight of 241.2g). The pistol was made by Freeman of London and is of 12mm (0.5 inch) calibre. The barrel is ferrous (with a length of 58mm and an external diameter of 18 - 19mm). The stock has incised geometric decoration around a diagonal oval containing the maker's name. The wooden handle is rectangular sectioned and has a rounded butt. The underside of the stock also has incised floral decoration. The trigger is curren…
Created on: Tuesday 25th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
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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: FAKL-B7D48C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Modern copper alloy pendant. tear-shaped with a small globular projection at its lower end. Mould joint lines left from the casting process run down each of its sides. On its upper end is a 3.8mm diameter, integrally cast, suspension ring. This is separated from the main part of the pendant by a group of small, scrolled mouldings. The pendant is best interpreted as part of an earring and can be paralleled by the more highly decorated pendant LANCUM-9EC2B7 which was assigned to an eighteenth century date. While an earlier date was suggested for SWYOR-683092 it is likely that this…
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elloughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2CD24E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Published
Two identical circular lead fabric weights. There is a circular recess slightly offset to the centre on one face, within which are two circular holes that pierce the disc. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. Examples can be seen on page 83 of Bailey's (2004) Buttons and Fasteners. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today.
Created on: Friday 12th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: LVPL-ED4792
Object type: DENTAL IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
This gold object is the left half of a partial denture. Brian Williams from the British Dental Association Museum advises that 'it would appear to have fractured in the mid-line so originally there may have been more gold, of a similar size/shape, on the right side making the complete structure horse-shoe shaped. Judging by the surface shapes (circles) we think the structure is cast gold and dental casting didn't become available until the early 1900's. To mask the gold, much of the surface would have been covered in Vucanite (a hardened rubber material) made by the Goodyear Rubber Co…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulleskelf', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6DAC64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A probable modern copy of a copper alloy Roman radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293-96 (Reece Period 14). Reverse inscription: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Reverse image: Providentia standing left, holding a baton and a cornucopiae, globe at foot. Mint unclear - it migh be S P // (ML?) for London, but this type is very rare for London. It is more likely to be S P // (C) for C Mint which is much more common (cf RIC V, pt 2, p. 561, no. 35). The thickness and cast nature of the coin, indicate that this is a forgery and not contemporary to the Roman period. This coin has been included in …
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Playden', grid reference and parish protected.