Record ID: ESS-44B168
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case: 2011 T508 "Harold Hill" Area, Essex: Post Medieval Spoon Date of Discovery: 1982 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst gardening Date: Post Medieval late 17th - 18th century Description: Post Medieval silver spoon. The bowl is oval and has been slightly distorted. The handle is plain with a tri-lobed terminal; the reverse of the bowl has a raised triangular extension from the join with the handle. The reverse of the handle has a makers mark, formed of the initials HA with two crosses and a crown above. Discussion: The spoon was discovered approximatel…
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harold Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5C5E94
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern (19th century) undecorated gold finger ring; the band is circular with a 'D' shaped cross section. It is 20.17mm in diameter, 4.43mm wide, 1.93mm thick and weighs 6.04 grams. The inside of the band has a line of four marks. The lefthand mark is the maker’s mark formed of two initials (it is unclear whether it is “A.I” or “I.V”) within a rectangle. The next mark is the duty mark, which was only used from 1784-1890. The mark consists of the head of the reigning sovereign in profile. The heads of George III, George IV and William IV all look to the right of the …
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-3731A2
Object type: FOB
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern silver fob, dating to 1914. It is sub-oval in plan, with a suspension loop at its apex. There is a scroll work border with a central shield shaped section, which is covered in deliberate scratches, possibly used to help attach precious stone or paste. The reverse has undclear lettering just below the suspension loop, possibly reading [PI]ONEE[R] BROMPTON. The base of the reverse has a line of three stamped marks: the first is a lion oassant, followed by the City mark of Chester (coat of arms) followed by an 'O' in a rectangle. The style and lettering of these marks date it to 19…
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-C73C35
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern gold finger ring, with openwork lozenge bezel set with a small stone. The circular band is plain and undecorated. The inside of the band has the hallmark 750 in lozenge / (five pointed star)18 AR in rectangle / CD in oval Both the 750 and 18 relate to the purity, which in this case is 18 carat gold. As the 750 is not accompanied by a crown, it makes the hallmark continental rather than British. No exact match for the hallmark could be found; the star is used by several countries on the continent, including Norway and Spain. The AR and CD could represent the assay office, o…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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