Record ID: LVPL-39B9A4
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete blown / hand made trilobed blue glass bead, of Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). It has been made from a blue/white variegated (stripy) glass, with small central perforation. The bead is trilobed in plan, with rounded flanges. The bead measures 14.60mm tall, and 13.23mm wide. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 1.31mm. It weighs 2.7 grams. The shape of the bead is characteristic of the Art Deco style, which started during the mid 19th Century and carried on in popularity until around the 1960s.
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7D64BB
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver plated copper alloy split ring of Georgian (19th Century) dating. The ring is circular in shape with floral decorative cast details. A split is present between the front and back halves of the ring, this would have originally opened to enable a charm or another split ring to be joined in. It has an external diameter of 16.0 mm, an internal diameter of 11.6 mm. The hoop is 1.9 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g.  Many different designs of split rings are around. The small size of this ring is suggestive that it would be part of a charm bracelet for the s…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7CB3B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hand made jet mourning brooch, of Victorian dating (c. AD 1880 - c. AD 1910). The brooch is oval in plan. The front exhibits carved decoration. In the centre is a plain upright oval. Surrounding this is a greek key design. The edge of the brooch consists of a twisted rope style border. The back is plain and consists of a copper alloy back plate. The pin is incomplete and consists of part of the hinge and a small amount of the catch plate. This brooch has probably been made from Whitby Jet as that was the main source of Jet during the Victorian period. The brooch measur…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2BFDF8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver plated copper alloy buckle frame of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The buckle frame has broken into three joining fragments. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle, now missing. The buckle frame is rectangular with rounded corners. The front has been decorated with scrolls to either side of the spindle, and a floral design in the centre of the outer loops. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A potential maker's mark is present, consisting of two letters in a square cartouche. Only the first letter can be read e…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-DDFC6D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver button, made from a silver rupee issued in the Indian Princely State of Hyderabad in the late 19th century. The coin is circular, with raised arabic script on both sides. An incomplete circular loop has been solded to the centre of the reverse, converting the coin into a button. The button has a diameter of 14.9 mm and is 4.9 mm thick. The coin is 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It was quite common for coins such as these to be turned into buttons and cufflinks. As this artefact is less than 300 year…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2241CA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver probable button, probably of Post medieval dating (19th to 20th Century AD). Around 25% of the button is present, consisting of a sheet silver decorated layer, which would have covered the button back. The button would have originally been circular in shape, but the fragment present is sub square. From the amount present, a ropework border is visible around the outside and possible foliate design on the inside. Three numbers have been stamped on the reverse, in a modern style font similar to Times New Roman. The first is unclear and is either 3 or 8. The other …
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-A84A7C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silvered and gilded square button of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The button consists of a square front with a thin circular sectioned wire soldered to the reverse. The wire has a diameter of 0.8 mm. The button front is slightly convex (domed). Both gilding and silvering have been applied to the front. The silvering is on the raised areas, whereas the gilding is in the recesses of the design. The design comprises: a central lozenge with four off centre pellets is present in the centre. An annulet is located at each corner of the lozenge. Recessed triangles are l…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7C6C83
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron cannon ball, of 19th Century dating. The cannon ball is spherical in shape. It has a maximum diameter of 105 mm (4.1 inches) and weighs 4 kg (2.2 lbs). The circumference is approximately 32 cm (12.5 inches). The cannon ball is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Some traces of iron corrosion (rust) are present on the surface, but no lamination of the surface has occurred. The dimensions and weight would suggest that this cannon ball is a British 9 pdr. As the name suggests these weighed 9 pounds when first manufactured and were fired fro…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-2543B5
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stamped or machine pressed copper alloy clog or shoe clasp fastener, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (c. AD 1790 to c. AD 1920). The clasp is sub-rectangular in plan with lobed semicircular protrusions at one end. At this end is an integral, but broken, 'anchor'-shaped hook on the reverse (back) surface. At the opposite end there is a small central hook in the form of a rectangle with rounded corners. This has been pressed such that it is flush to the clasp. The upper surface is ornamented in low relief by stamping from the reverse; the design consists an asymmetrica…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-86F6A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy coin (falus), of Modern dating (19th Century). The coin is sub circular in plan. The remnants of the casting sprues are still present to either side of the coin and have not been completely filed away. Both the obverse and reverse exhibit embossed (raised) designs. A star formed of two interlocking equilateral triangles (a Star of David) is present on the obverse. A pellet is present in the centre of the star. On the reverse, two parallel lines are present with four unclear signs or letters between them. The number '1' looks like it is present at the beg…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2013
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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: WMID-B81552
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete replica of a silver struck / hammered cut half penny of Edward I (AD 1279 to AD 1307) through to Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377). [ ]SWELL ON[ ] reverse type depicting a voided short cross with four joined pellets in each quarter. Mint uncertain. This replica coin is imitating the sterling pennies of Edward I-III, albeit using a reverse type consistent with the short cross pennies issued between the reigns of Henry II (AD 1180 to AD 1247). Mint and moneyer uncertain. Coin appears to be silver plated with a copper core. Obverse type: Crowned head facing forwards. Tr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-070A12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A modern replica, roughly copying a silver penny of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), annulet issue (AD 1422 to AD 1427). The bust and lettering are both extremely crude- it is possibly a re-enactment replica with a ficticious mint name. Diameter: 15.2 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 3rd July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-EAB3B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copy of a gold uninscribed stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, c. 60-20 BC, 'Cheriton Smiler' type. Obverse: Wreath split by three corded lines, leading to 'turf cutter'. A small stamped F is present within the 'turf cutter' motif. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, multiple horizontal tails, pellets above, crab motif below. Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 4.2 g As ABC p. 57, no. 755; BMC nos. 86-87. See also SUR-3D397D; SUR-AEBBC3; IOW-7A0F0D; HAMP-56D474 XRF analysis has been carried out using a tabletop Mistral XRF machine at the Cons…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-04C894
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small coin hoard of 20 threepences spanning the reigns of Victoria (1837 to 1901), George V (1901 to 1936) and George VI (1936 to 1952). The earliest legible coin present is one of Victoria, dating to 1875 and the latest is one of George VI, dating to 1937, just prior to the outbreak of World War 2. The sum total of the coins is 60 pence or £3. Nineteen were found by Finder 1, and one was found by Finder 2 (1936 threepence). Ruler Year No of Coins Victoria unknown 1 1875 1 1897 1 George V 1901 1 …
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-FD7081
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link element or probable button, of Early Modern dating (Late 18th to 19th Centuries AD). The cuff link element is circular in plan, with bevelled edges. The front has been decorated with a central ring and dot design. The edge has been rolled over to form a ridge. The reverse is concave with a rectangular attachment loop located centrally. It has a diameter of 12.04 mm in diameter, 4.56 mm thick and the metal is 0.71 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. As the cuff link is less than 300 years in age, it is not considered to be classified under the requirements of t…
Created on: Friday 12th July 2013
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-19C46F
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link element, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1720s to AD 1800s). The cuff link element was originally circular in shape with a flattened looped shank and a concave back. It is now sub circular. The edge of the element is formed by the upper edge being folded over at a right angle. There is fine engraving on the upper surface of the cufflink. In the centre, is a rose with an annulet centre and eight trifolitate petals. Around the edge of the cufflink, is a circular border of a repeating ring and dot design. The imprint of the stamped border c…
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-8DEE33
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver probable cuff link element, probably depicting Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901). The probable cuff link element consists of a sub square bezel depicting a female bust facing right, hair tied up in a bun, drapery around shoulders. The loop has been made from a flat piece of wire, with the ends solded to the reverse of the bezel. The loop has been flattened. The bezel of the cuff link measures 10.2 mm wide by 9.6 mm long. It is 1.1 mm thick. The wire loop is 1.7 mm wide and 0.8 mm thick. Overall the cuff link element measures 11.8 mm long by 14.0 mm. It is 3.2 m…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D7969B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cuff link element of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The cuff link is rectangular in shape, with bevelled edges and rounded corners. The reverse is undecorated, with a semi circular loop positioned centrally. A rectangular chain loop, made from one piece of wire is still situated in the attachment loop. The front of the cuff link has been decorated. It takes the shape of a rectangular cartouche, with a border of an thin engraved line with frequent small outward pointing triangular notches positioned along it. Inside this, each corner has a raised triangular area. …
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Saturday 4th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7DF459
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link of Modern dating (AD 1800 to 1900). The cuff link consists of two hollow oval cuff link elements, joined by a rectangular link. Each element has a convex (domed) upper surface and a flat lower surface, with 'blow' holes from the casting process. The rectangular link has rounded corners and is made from circular sectioned silver wire. Each cuff link element measures 11.5 mm in length, 7.7 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. The link measures 10.6 mm in length. 5.4 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. All together they weigh 2.3 g. The cuff links are a mid grey col…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2022
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