Back to simple search | Back to advanced search
You searched for:
Record ID: DUR-123BD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfcrown of George III with piercing dating to the period 1817 to 1820.
The obverse depicts a right facing bust with a laurel crown although this has largely been obscured by the letters I G I G. The legend is still visible and reads GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA.
The reverse is largely worn away but traces of a crowned coat of arms are still visible. The letters I and G have been impressed in the middle of the field. The legend is mostly still visible and reads BRITANNIARUM REX [FID DEF ].
The pierced hole is at the 12 o'clock position on the obverse and reverse (the …
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-A477B0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A light-weight copper alloy cloak or dress fastening in the shape of a lion's head dating to the 18th or 19th century.
The lion's head is hollow on the reverse and there is a loop still in place which would have attached the fastening to an item of clothing. There is evidence for at least another one loop although this is now missing. Soldered to the back of the lion is a metal hook which curves forward and terminates to the left of the lion's face.
Similar examples have been found elsewhere including in Lancashire (LANCUM-87C592) and there are more solid examples from Cornwall (C…
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2013
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: NCL-DB5DC4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Double loop buckle frame with angled frame, single.
Type V buckles, number 23 - see
Marshall, C. 'Buckles through the ages'
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.
Records per page: 10 20 40 100
Sort your search by:
Which direction?
Total results available: 3
Search server index: asgard
You are viewing records: 1 - 3.
1 - 3 of 3 records.