Record ID: DENO-42402E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval pottery vessel sherds. One rim sherd, four base sherds and ten body sherds of Midlands Purple ware pottery (1600 - 1720). The fabric of the sherds is a hard earthware with small rounded and sub-angular inclusions of grit and quartz. The colour of the inclusions varies however most are of a light yellow or white colour. The colour of the fabric is a purple grey with some of the sherds coated in a dark purple slip that appears burnished in some areas. Weight 481.6g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-429E55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval pottery vessel sherds. One base sherd, four rim sherds and nine body sherds of glazed red earthenware (c. 1500 - 1700). The fabric of the sherds is a hard earthenware with sub-angular inclusions or grit and quartz varying in colour from white to dark grey. The colour of the fabric is orange with some of the sherds glazed in a dark red brown slip and burnished, the inner fabric of the sherds is a lighter orange. Weight 478g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-7556BD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman Samian Ware body sherd possibly from a bowl (AD 50 - 200). The sherd is triangular in plan, rectangular in cross-section and slightly curved in profile. The fabric is hard with an orange core and an orange gloss slip on the outer and inner surfaces. The shred is relief decorated with a ridge running along one edge and a possible leaf and stem design in the centre. Thickness 10.81mm and weight 11.44g.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-C3FA21
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval to post-medieval (1300 - 1600) handle lug. The lug has a zoomorphic design, possibly depicting a dog's head, the decoration is engraved. The lug is broadly cylindrical in shape with a round knop at one end forming the nose of the dog's head, there is a perforation through the centre of the lug. Length 27.42mm, width 15.78mm, thickness 17mm and weight 15.66g.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2018
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Record ID: DENO-C537BD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain function (c. AD 1100 - 1650). The object most resembles the medieval zoomorphic mount from the handle of a vessel such as a chafing dish. Several examples are recorded on the database: DOR-7AEF89 or BERK-B8941C.  The object a cylindrical tube and the terminal is in the form of a beast head such as a dog or lion, with wide open jaws showing teeth. The brow is highlighted with incised lines and the underside is decorated with moulded chevrons. On either side, where the beast's ears would be are circular dimpl…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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Record ID: DENO-0219CE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, possibly part of a vessel of uncertain date. One side of the fragment features two prominant ridges running parallel to one another, while the other side remains smooth. The fragment is irregular in shape with its edges being comprised of worn breaks. Length 33.44mm, width 27.33mm and weight 8.03g.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: DENO-024091
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object of an uncertain date. The fragment appears to have been part of a circular object with a hole through the centre. One side of the object is raised and decorated with two grooves circling the hole through the centre which has a rough and pitted surface, while the other side of the fragment is smooth and flat. Length 23.41mm, width 14.98mm, thickness 4.71mm and weight 4.11g. The object is similar to another object on the database: WILT-0CF844
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: DENO-7FAFD8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified lead object of uncertain date, possibly a pommel. The object is conical in shape and there appears to be a dent in the point causing it to appear misshapen. The base is circular in plan and features an irregular break. The object has a dark brown orange patina. Length 17.62mm, diameter 16.29mm and weight 23.97g.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: DENO-015715
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy unidentified object, possibly an impression of the reverse of a halfpenny of George III (1760 - 1820). One face shows Britannia sitting with her left arm up and her right arm by her side holding an item, possibly a trident, with a shield resting at her feet. The other side is plain apart from one groove runnning vertically along the surface. Length 25.14mm, width 16.88mm and weight 3.28mm.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: DENO-8B207A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval unidentified lead object. The object appears to have breaks on each of its three edges. One side of the object is very worn but there are traces of the obverse of a coin depicting a bust right, while the other side features the design of an eight Reales coin. The object has a dark green and brown patina. Length 32.32mm, width 31.01mm, thickness 3.61mm and weight 12.18g. During part of the reign of George III (1760-1820), Spanish American eight Reales ('dollars') were countermarked and used as official currency in Britain owing to a dangerous shortage of local coin. …
Created on: Friday 13th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2018
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Record ID: DENO-459EB2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and broken lead alloy toy gun (1600 - 1700). The toy is probably modelled on the petronel pistol that was popular in the 17th century (Forsyth & Egan, 2005: 97). The toy consists of a cylindrical barrel, powder pan and hollow decorated butt, the trigger of the gun appears to be missing. The butt is decorated on one side with diagonal ridges with three pellets between each ridge and a raised border containing the pattern. The toy has a beige patina. Length 61.99mm, width 11.03mm, thickness 7.01mm and weight 15.76g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-0061A4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post-medieval token dating to AD 1650 - 1700. Obverse shows grocers arms and reverse mostly illegible except possible HIS. Both obverse and reverse inscriptions illegible due to wear and corrosion. Diameter 15.81mm and weight 0.71g.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: DENO-553998
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy traders token, dating to AD 1667. A halfpenny token issued by Robert Wood in Mansfield. Obverse: ROBERT WOOD 1667 - A hat and feather. Reverse: IN MANSFIELD HIS HALF PENY. Variant of Williamson Nottinghamshire no. 26, WILLD is spelt WOOD. Diameter 18.7mm, die axis 6 o'clock and weight 1.69g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2022
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Record ID: DENO-469624
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy uniface token, Powell type 18. Tokens can be difficult to date, though this one is probably post medieval (c. AD 1500 - 1800). The obverse is decorated with a bird on a branch with a possible letter C or G above, contained within a pelleted border. The reverse is plain. The object is possibly a tavern token representing the bird in the bush. Diameter 21.75 mm and weight 6.9 g. Bird designs on tokens were apparently popular in the Sussex area, although examples have been found in the East Midlands (LEIC-31A954).
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st July 2022
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Record ID: DENO-D81E8C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval bi-face lead token. Powell type 3 (raised line segments) and type 14 (cross with pellet in each angle). Fletcher (2005) notes that cross and pellet tokens were probably inspired by late Tudor coins, suggesting a post medieval date (c. AD 1520 -  1600). Diameter 16.18 mm, thickness 2.39 mm and weight 2.57 g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: DENO-F6B1BE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead uniface token of post-medieval date, c. AD 1550-1750. The surface is worn so that the design on the obverse is unclear, although it possibly corresponds to Powell type 2 depicting initials or type 5 depicting an anchor. The reverse is undecorated. The  metal's surface has a cream coloured patina. Diameter: 18.59 mm, thickness: 3.97 mm. and weight: 6.69 g.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-F634DC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy uniface token of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1400-1800. The object is a short disc, sub-circular in plan. Its obverse side is decorated with low-relief mouldings in the form of lines and dots. It is possible that this token corresponds to Powell type 9: 'irregular or compound geometric' token, although due to wear it is unclear whether these mouldings form a specific design or motif. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal's surface has a powdery pale cream-coloured patina. Diameter: 14.09 mm, thickness: 1.5 mm. and wei…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-8D5E86
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead post medieval to modern palm guard (AD c.1600-c.1950). The object is broadly plano-convex and pear shaped, the top end has possibly been broken off. There is a horizontal and partial diagonal groove running across the flat side of the object. Length 65.7mm, width 45.9mm, thickness 15.1mm and weight 193.17g.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
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Record ID: DENO-8DB8BB
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hook from a sword belt dating from c. 1600 - 1700 (Read, 2008; pp 221-2, nos 797-800). An oval plate bearing three simplistic flowers each formed of one circular centre and four oval petals. It has a rounded attatchment knop on one end and a slightly projected ridged collar at the juncture of the plate and the hook. It is coated in a patchy brown and dark green patina. Length 66.5mm, width 28.7mm and weight 18.57g.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
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Record ID: DENO-4603D3
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy hooked strap fitting/sword belt fitting of post medieval date, c. AD 1500 -1625. The plate is triangular in plan with a slightly concave underside. The top edge has a concave recess with bevelled edges. The sides taper down to the penannular blunt ended rolled hook. The plate has two in situ rivets. Length 29.79 mm, width 13.65 mm and weight 3.25 g. Two close parallels for this object are noted in Margeson 1993 'Norwich Households: Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78'. 38, refs: 257-258. These objects are dated to the 16th …
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st July 2022
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