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-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-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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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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Record ID: WMID-E7B82A
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet silver, probable ferrule, possibly from a walking stick or a similar artefact, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of sheet silver folded into a flat rectangle, and now squashed flat, and partially folded in half. Decoration is present on both sides. At the top is an ellipse (or pointed oval) with a pellet border, and vertical lines to either side. At the both is a eight petalled flower, with semi circles in each corner. Engraved zig zags are present down each side. No hallmarks appear to be present. It measures 44.8 mm in le…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E7CF3B
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet silver, probable ferrule, possibly from a walking stick or a similar artefact, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of two pieces of sheet silver folded into a flat rectangle. One has been slid inside the other. Decoration is present on both sides, consisting of an eight petalled flower in the centre, with semi circles in each corner. Engraved zig zags are present down each side. No hallmarks appear to be present. It measures 32.1 mm in length, 14.9 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g. The artefact is a light to mid g…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-2FEAB7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast silver signet finger ring, of Modern dating (19th Centuries AD). The finger ring is sub circular in plan. The hoop is D shaped in section. The bezel consists of a flat oval shape, set at right angles to the rest of the ring. The bezel is plain. The shoulders of the ring are decorated. The decoration starts with a double horizontal groove across the width of the hoop. Above this, connecting the hoop to the bezel, it separates into three strands, with the outside ones, curling back on themselves, probably imitating the Ionic column style. A vertical discoloration is pr…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E02B25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Modern dating (AD 1720 onwards). The finger ring is of the plain hoop style, with a flattened D shape cross section. No inscription or maker's marks are present on the interior. No decoration on the exterior. There is a dark vertical line at one point, probably where the ring got resized at some point. External diameter: 19.8 mm Internal diameter: 16.7 mm Hoop width: 3.5 mm Hoop thickness: 3.4 mm Weight: 2.1 g. ESS-6A1E54 and ESS-002554 are similar finger rings, plain silver bands with no inscription or maker's marks. Both were considered to …
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-EB9897
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 2000). The finger ring has a wide oval bezel, which is flat and fully integrated with the hoop. In the centre of the bezel, is a curvilinear, leaf like design. The hoop has a D shaped cross section. The maximum width of the bezel is 6.1 mm. The minimum width of the hoop is 2.2 mm. The hoop is 1.6 mm thick. The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.7 mm and an internal diameter of 16.1 mm. It weighs 2.1 g. The finger ring is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Corrosion products are present on the surface…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-729DF7
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver looped fitting or gem surround of probable late Post Medieval dating (AD 1722 onwards). The looped fitting has a D shaped cross section, probably originally oval in shape but now bent out of shape. At the top of the fitting is a circular attachment, one on each end, secured together with a silver rivet. No inscription on either the interior or exterior. It measures 16.2 mm in length, 8.1 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. The fitting is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The looped fitting is less than 300 years old and is considered to …
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7EABA3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medal/medalet of Lord Robert Baden Powell, dated to 1900. The obverse depicts a bust of Colonel Baden Powell facing forwards, wearing a wide brimmed hat. The legend reads: BADEN POWELL HERO OF MAFEKING. The reverse depicts two crossed flags with a crown between them. The legend reads SOUTH AFRICA 1900. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.2 g Medals like these were struck to commemorate the feat of then Colonel Baden Powell who, with his troops, defended the town of Mafeking in South Africa during the Boer War for 217 days. Robert Baden Powell (1857-19…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FD12E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete machine pressed silver mount, probably from a box or piece of furniture, of probable Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating. The mount is rectangular in plan. The front exhibits two circular domed areas as decoration. Both of them are slightly crumpled / depressed, due to soil pressure. The reverse is plain and undecorated. An incomplete iron mount is present on the reverse. It is not possible to identify the original shape of the mount. It measures 34.96 mm in length, 24.67 mm wide and 8.80 mm thick. It weighs 8.6 g. The artefact is a shiny light grey colour on th…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-F4F340
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The pendant is an elaborate quatrefoil shape, with rounded terminals and triangular knops. On the front, there are five circular collets, all empty. Each one has a collar at the base, with rouletted decoration. The collets have an internal diameter of around 5.5 mm. The collets are arranged in a cross shape, with one on each terminal and final one in the middle. They are joined by two raised lines. In each angle, is a single pellet, with a small C shaped collar around the base. This pellet is positioned inside a triple circle with ropework (twisted) decoration on each on…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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