Record ID: NMGW-536260
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of modern date, likely 18th-19th century. The mount is fishtail in plan and the surface is decorated with concentric recessed cells likely to accommodate rhinestones. The reverse is flat with a possible makers mark in the centre and a folded tab at the flared end with a narrow neck, probably for attachment to something. The metal has a rough light green patina and traces of gold gilding preserve on both surfaces. Length 28.5mm x width 15.7mm x thickness 2.2mm (5.0mm at the tab), weight 2.69g.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-A24593
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead alloy toy pocket watch, dating from c.1800 to 1900. The object consists of a lead alloy (pewter or spelter) case, which is circular in plan with an attached hanging loop. Mounted into the front of the object is a circular glass disk which is surrounded by a concave border. The reverse features a design of concentric ridged circles. The toy watch is dark grey in colour, the glass is sea worn and has a frosted appearance. This example broadly falls into Forsyth and Egan's Type 12 (Forsyth and Egan, 2005, pages 380 to 383). Similar examples on the PAS Database…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea Bay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-574356
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Neath Port Talbot
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy figurine, probably of neoclassical form and post-medieval (AD 1750-1850). The figurine is represented by a foot, likely from a reclining female. The foot itself is 35.5mm long and 14.9mm wide. The bottom of the foot has the remnants of a ?lead attachment 15.8mm x 13.8mm, which may have extended the length of the foot, but the other half is missing in old damage. The angle of the foot suggests the figure was in a reclining posture. The leg measures 12.7mm x 10.9mm at the break and the indention suggests the leg was hollow. The object is a mottled dark gr…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th February 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-EF3B50
Object type: LOCKET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy locket of Victorian/modern date (1856-1922). The locket is circular in plan with a diameter of 26mm and a remaining thickness of 5.0mm. The locket is in poor condition comprising a thin copper alloy sheet loosely fitting within the larger, thicker locket base. The thin sheet is badly damaged, missing the original edges, and the surface is covered in corrosion. An engraved love heart enclosing letters W&H above letters CO preserves in the centre on one side. This indicates the locket was manufactured by Wightman & Hough Co. (W & H CO), established in AD 1856 …
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-BD1480
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead bag seal of Modern date AD 1880-1920. The bag seal is a cast disc with a bifurcated slot in opposed edges to function as a drawstring closure. One side of the seal bears a crown motif with WEBBS underneath and a legend TRADE [M]A[R]K / [REGISTE]RED around the circumference. An indiscernible motif below the crowned WEBBS might represent a semi circle with a figure inside and rays shining onto two sub-rectangular objects. The other side shows MANURE MANFRS written in two lines in the centre with cruciform symbols above and below. The legend reads WEBB[ & SONS] in an a…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-4EF90D
Object type: FOB
Broad period: MODERN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fob seal from the end of a watch chain, probably of late 18th or 19th century date.
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-010E6C
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead-tin alloy (white metal) annular brooches of modern date imitating medieval annular brooch styles; one found in 1997 at SS 6277 8955 the other found 2016 at SS 6463 9123, 3.38km apart. The annular brooch finds are sub-circular and have an oval sectioned frame. The front of the frame is decorated with six integral alternating floral /vegetal devices: eight-petalled flower and a lozenge containing four moulded leaves, the leaves are in-filled with central orientated chevrons. Between the leaves are tear-drop devices. Alternating petals in the floral devices also contain che…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-00FA9E
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead-tin alloy (white metal) annular brooches of modern date imitating medieval annular brooch styles; one found in 1997 at SS 6277 8955 the other found 2016 at SS 6463 9123, 3.38km apart. The annular brooch finds are sub-circular and have an oval sectioned frame. The front of the frame is decorated with six integral alternating floral /vegetal devices: eight-petalled flower and a lozenge containing four moulded leaves, the leaves are in-filled with central orientated chevrons. Between the leaves are tear-drop devices. Alternating petals in the floral devices also contain che…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-04DBF5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead-alloy anthropomorphic mount of unknown date. The mount depicts a face wearing a rimmed cap. The face is decorated with incised linework in the style of a feathered ‘masquerade’ mask around the eyes. A single perforation in on one cheek (1.7mm diameter) may represent a teardrop. The cap is decorated with incised linework framing the curve to the top and four roughly equidistant holes 1.7mm in diameter perforate the rim of the cap. The eyes are lenticular in shape (6.7mm long, 2.8mm wide) with one eye (above the teardrop) slightly downcast, possibly indicating a sad expr…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-0C5FB8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern silver, copper alloy and cloth toy and coin, deposited in the early 20th century The find comprises a much worn silver coin, probably a sixpence of George II (1727 - 60), holed and found directly associated with a toy medalet. The medalet depicts an Edward VII penny and comprises two foils with internal cloth photographs of the royal family, now eroded. The obverse face depicts a bust of Edward VII and the reverse face is a seated Britannia facing right. In place of the shield is an oval aperture to view the photograph between the foils. The photograph could be rotated to …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-4A683C
Object type: PISTOL
Broad period: MODERN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Modern wood and ferrous pistol of 19th century date The pistol was of percussion type with folding trigger and is complete (with an overall length of 160mm and a weight of 241.2g). The pistol was made by Freeman of London and is of 12mm (0.5 inch) calibre. The barrel is ferrous (with a length of 58mm and an external diameter of 18 - 19mm). The stock has incised geometric decoration around a diagonal oval containing the maker's name. The wooden handle is rectangular sectioned and has a rounded butt. The underside of the stock also has incised floral decoration. The trigger is curren…
Created on: Tuesday 25th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
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Record ID: NMGW-D051F5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy whistle of 19th century date, missing the internal ball.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-BCE8C5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Ottoman Empire, probably early 20th century 'sequin' (a brass coin-like imitation of a gold coin) intended for use as costume jewellery.
Created on: Monday 21st July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-2F6F24
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Sheet copper alloy finger ring decorated with repeating motifs of stamped lozenges and spirals, divided by linear borders. The hoop was closed by soldering. Probably of 19th century date.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-2F2ED7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Intaglio on glass depicting a crowned female, the open work housing with floral motif in copper alloy.
Created on: Friday 20th June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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