Record ID: IOW-4B9CF7
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A cast metal fragment of a possible figurine of Unknown date. Length: 56.0mm; width: 27.0mm and 11.5mm thick. Weight: 26.02g. A decorative fitting, in the form of a dissociated wing. The metal is highly corroded and is unlikely to have a significant content of either silver or gold. In addition, the fragment is undateable and may have formed part of an item of garden furniture or statuary. Given the undiagnostic nature of this find and the uncertain constituents of the alloy, it does not qualify for consideration under the stipulation of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Monday 21st January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Freshwater', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-40D6F1
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn cast lead pugilist figurine of Modern date (c. AD 1809 - c. AD 1818). Length 91.0mm, width 44.0mm and 23.0mm thick. Weight 185.86g. This male figure has a robust body with the head facing forwards. The hair is tightly curled and the facial features are African in character. The right arm is broken just below the elbow and the left arm just above the elbow and both legs are broken close to the knee. The figure is attired in tightly clad boxing shorts with a high waist-line and a prize-fighters belt. When complete the figure would have had a boxing stance with the…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.