Record ID: SUSS-FA3EF9
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A nearly complete cast copper-alloy Modern zoomorphic figurine of an owl in the style of a Greek or Roman figurine, probably 19th-20th century in date. The owl is formed of an oval sectioned head and a pyriform in plan and sub-triangular tapering body with an indication of clawed feet attaching the figurine to a small triangular straight-sided plinth. The owl is embellished by means of two incised ring-and-dot eyes; one of which retains a vivid bright blue enamel with both eyes retaining an orange encrustation possibly the remains of further enamel in those areas. The bird is facing r…
Created on: Monday 1st February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-FE4E32
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade token of Francis Samuel dating from the 19th century. Obv. DRAPERY HOSIERY // & CLOTHES WAREHOUSE = The Chain Pier at Brighton Rev. * SAML (L is miniature and raised above pellet) FRANCIS * BRIGHTON = 12 / ST. JAMES ST. (with both ST having minaiture T raised above a pellet). This trade token seems to depict the Chain Pier at Brighton, which was built in 1823. Pigot's Sussex Directory in 1832-1834 lists Francis Samuel as residing at this address.
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-1F5032
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to early Modern zoomorphic cast copper-alloy vessel leg, probably dating to the early to late 19th century AD. The vessel leg is zoomorphic, probably depicting a ram, with its head moulded depicting symmetrical inwardly-spiralling horns, curly forelock, large pointed oval ears, with almond-shaped eyes surmounded by hairy brows followed by an elongated snout and long furry neck. The head transitions into one enlarged hind quarter with leg angled perpendicular to its face, terminating in a cloven hoof. The reverse of the vessel foot is shallowly hollowed at the face with…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-276A16
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver ear ring of probably 19th century date. The ear ring consists of a hollowed crescentic ear ring hoop, which is pointed oval in cross-section. The hollow ear ring hoop seems to have been formed around a shaft of probable silver. One end of the hoop is pierced with a small circular silver rivet, which holds the curved ear ring shaft in place; the shaft still articulates from this rivet-point and rests in the hollow opening of the other side of the hoop.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-A95697
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete copper alloy head-dress ('cap') badge for The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey), missing only its fastener. This particular style and metal make it likely that the badge dates to a new type introduced c. 1924, which was subsequently used during WWI and replaced by a plastic economy style in WWII. This type of regimental badge depicts the Paschal Lamb, which was altered to stand upon a torse instead of the original title-scroll, carrying a square banner with cross over its right shoulder. It is possible that this badge dates to a later version created for the beret…
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Last updated: Sunday 6th March 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-A76520
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight, dating to the Victorian period (Modern, 1837-1901 AD). This particular trade weight was verified in London, as notated by the stamp depicting the shield of St. George and the Ewer, but the portcullis circle mark indicates that this weight was made or sold in Westminster, which was a part of London outside of the jurisdiction of the Founders Company (Biggs1992, 54). The weight was then stamped with SUSSEX and a wide crown in the centre when it was distributed to the region. This particular example currently weighs 6.39 grams; weights of an ounce or…
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Last updated: Sunday 6th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Uckfield', grid reference and parish protected.