Record ID: NARC-821CD9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Thimble of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is composed of a pressed metal sheet, the upper dome is missing, and the lower band is composed of a short flattened separate fragment.  The main body of the object is flattened and distorted with evenly machine stamped square pits on the upper surface, forming a lattice pattern. The lower portion of the object has a pair of circumferential raised borders, composed of two sets of four incised lines.  The inner surface is undecorated. Height (composite): 18.29mm, Width: 26.38mm, Thickness: 0.36mm, Wei…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-8027BD
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Thimble of Modern date (AD 1850-1900). The object is composed of a pressed metal domed form with an outer lower plain foot ring, with evenly machine stamped square pits on both the side and upper surfaces, forming a lattice pattern. Below this is a portion without latticework and a single raised circumferential lower band. The inner surface is undecorated. There are portions missing from the foot and sides of the object. Height: 14.61mm, Width: 17.59mm, Thickness: 0.91mm, Weight: 1.7g The objects form has been distorted by post-depositional agencies. T…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-6A92D0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Button of Modern date (AD 1900-1975). The object is composed of a circular disc, with a convex upper and concave underside, and an integral rectangular loop at the centre of the underside. There is a circular perforation at the apex of the loop. The upper side of the disc is decorated with a pseudo heraldic motif, composed of raised upper semi-circular swag with five pellets within, a flattened shield with sable a bend sable and spray below. The upper surface is filled with retained black enamel. The outer edge is recessed with repeating diagonal grooves forming…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-16CE08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn and pierced post-Medieval copper-alloy milled imitation half guinea depicting George III (1760-1820), milled during the late 19th Century (AD 1850-1900). Obverse: GEORGIVS·III DEI GRATIA·; George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right Reverse: ·T·B·ET·T·A·REX·F·D٠AR·S·T·D·S·ET·C· IGE1791; Crowned spade shaped shield, with date of 1791 below. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F29572
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Bell of Modern date (AD 1800-1950). The object is composed of sheet copper alloy and is sub-spherical in form. There is a horizontal seam where the upper and lower plates attach, to form an upper and lower hemisphere. At the apex of the upper hemisphere is an incomplete loop which is rectangular in section with a break at is apex. There is a break in the upper hemisphere resulting in the loss of approximately 40 % of the hemisphere. The lower hemisphere has two circular sound holes, between which is a rectangular sound slot.  The metal is gree…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-DCE066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Five Centimes coin of Napoleon III dating to AD 1864. Eagle facing right in reverse. Diameter: 25.09mm, Thickness: 1.32mm, Weight: 3.4g Obverse: Laureate bust left, NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR 1864 Reverse: Eagle facing right, EMPIRE FRA[NCAIS] CINQ CENT[IMES] Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B3E852
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Shilling of George IV (AD 1820-1830). Third reverse type. BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR reverse depicting lion on crown. London mint. AD 1826. Diameter: 23.67mm, Diameter (loop): 8.08mm, Thickness: 1.34mm, Weight: 5.6g The coin has a circular perforation at 6 O’clock obverse, 12 O’clock reverse, through which a circular loop of circular sectioned wire is affixed. Spink, P 430, No 3812. Obverse description: bare head l. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS DEI GRATIA 1826 Reverse description: Lion on crown Reverse inscription: BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-5139E1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Thimble of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is composed of a pressed metal domed form with an outer lower decorated band and foot ring, with evenly machine stamped square pits on the upper surface, forming a lattice pattern. The lower portion of the object has a pair of circumferential raised borders, between which is a repeating decorative motif, composed of a raised ovate cell which is a single flower.  The inner surface is undecorated. Height: 22.00mm, Diameter: 16.48mm, Thickness: 1.45mm, Weight: 2.2g.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E8A9BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold 1 Peso of the Republic of Chile (AD 1864). Obverse depicts Liberty standing, reads REPUBLICA DE CHILE, mint mark below (So). Reverse depicts wreath with value and date within (1//PESO//1864), reads IGUALDAD ANTE LE LEI. Minted Santiago. The coin has a worn circular perforation at 12’oclock (obverse) indicating its reuses as a pendant or similar. Die Axis 6 O’clock. Diameter: 14.31mm, Diameter (perforation): 1.03mm, Thickness: 0.78mm, Weight: 1.5g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-3AE365
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Bag seal of Modern date (AD 1910).  The object is circular and flat with rectangular openings in the sides. One side has a circumferential inscription which reads: POPERINGHE.VILLE/[HOUBLON] within the centre is the date 1910. The opposing side is the coat of arms for Poperinge. The object is a Belgian, Hop Seal. Diameter: 25.40mm, Thickness: 5.52mm, Weight: 23.5g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. See: http://www.bagseals.org/gallery/main.php
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: NARC-903E69
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Finger Ring of Modern date (AD 1901-1936). The object has been made from a probable commemorative medal, for the death of Queen Victoria or ascension of Edward VII. The object is D shaped in section and circular in plan. The outer face shows not decorative pattern. The inner face of the object retains a partial legend and reads ANNO 1901, with a beaded boarder retained below. There is no visible join and the method of manufacture for this object then would appear to be perforation and folding of the copper alloy inward to create the band. Diameter: 20.93mm…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-E95C8A
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy composite object, a Ferrule, of Modern date (AD 1860-1885). The object is composed of a thin folded sheet of copper alloy, with a visible longitudinal seam, one end of the object is folded/hammered around a Farthing of Victoria, reading VICTORIA.D.G/BRIT.REG.FI forming an end cap or terminal. The other end of the object has been compressed, possibly due to post depositional processes, but would likely have been open, giving the object a cylindrical form. There are two sub-circular perforations at opposing sides of the open end of the object. this suggests the ob…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-154452
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white metal of Modern date (AD 1910-1950). The object is of a “wishbone” form and is composed of a circular band, which is rectangular in section, with an expanded V shape projecting from the band. The inner surface of the band is undecorated with no visible markers/hallmarks. Length: 19.14mm, Width: 17.07mm, Thickness: 1.12mm, Weight: 0.7g This form of Finger Ring became popular in the 20th century as a symbol of luck. See: NLM-ADE1DC for comparison 
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-7B7E03
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dress Fastener (Skirt Lifter) of Modern date (AD 1850-1880). The object is composed of an ovate shaft, terminating in a small scoop at one end and a small, perforated loop at the opposing end. The shaft is tapered approximately 50% along the length of the shaft. Length: 42.38mm, Width: 7.55mm, Thickness: 4.76mm, Weight: 3.2g The metal is dark green/brown in colour with a pitted patina. This object is a broken part of one arm of a skirt lifter.  The arm is broken at the central pivot, which is now the broken loop at one end of this object. The f…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: NARC-158501
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Thimble of Modern date (AD 1850-1900). The object is composed of a pressed metal sheet with both upper end lower ends broken and abraded, resulting in the loss of the upper domed apex and lower foot ring, with evenly machine stamped square pits on the retained portion of the outer surface, forming a lattice pattern on the upper surface. The inner surface is undecorated. Height: 16.96mm, Width: 19.24mm, Thickness: 1.14mm, Weight: 1.9g The objects form has been distorted by post-depositional agencies. The metal is dark brown in colour with a slightly pi…
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-FF0C5A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is composed of two sub-circular discs connected by three short rectangular tabs with the two discs folded to meet, the space between the discs, running through the centre from top to bottom, through which twine or thread could be passed. The retained lettering is partially legible on one surface around the circumference reading [??]LA[???]. Length: 19.08mm, Width: 18.35mm, Thickness: 4.86mm, Weight: 7.1g The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-FF022E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is composed of two sub-circular discs connected by three short rectangular tabs with the two discs folded to meet, the space between the discs, running through the centre from top to bottom, through which twine or thread could be passed. The retained lettering is partially legible on one surface around the circumference reading [??]AMARA A[???]. Length: 19.56mm, Width: 18.91mm, Thickness: 4.50mm, Weight: 8.3g The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-316D8D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Button of Modern date (AD 1850-1900). The object is discoidal, slightly distorted, and flat with an incomplete attachment loop projecting from a central domed portion on the back of the object. The front of the object has a central motif of a swan left, with an arched neck and cross hatched central field within a boarder composed of two semi-circles which meet with scrollwork above and below the swan. There is some lettering below the central motif, which is obscured by abrasion. Length: 24.33mm, Width: 21.49mm, Thickness: 2.39mm, Weight: 6.4g The met…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: NARC-2E8212
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Copper alloy Token of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object has deeply stamped central fields, no outer legends of boarders, one face reads 000//000//0000 the other reads 555//666. Diameter: 26.52mm, Thickness: 1.30mm, Weight: 4.0g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: HESH-F94D1E, HESH-F926A0 and HESH-F955A6
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: NARC-612D7B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Modern date (AD 1850-1950). The object is circular and flat with both faces bearing an identical motif, depicting two squirrels facing each other either side of a shield. Diameter: 13.86mm, Thickness: 2.47mm, Weight: 3.2g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: CORN-B90C83, SWYOR-ABD31, WILT-75F46B and CAM-5C6C12. SWYOR-ABD311 notes: "A better preserved example is CORN-B92BB3 which is described as: "two squirrels facing each other, each holding the top of a shield. There is a banner abov…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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