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Record ID: KENT-1B3392
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A short curved length of twisted gold wire. 8mm of wire at one end has not been twisted. Probably less than 100 years old. Non-destructive X-ray flourescence analysis of the surface indicated a gold content of 95-97%, silver content of 1-2%, the remainder being copper.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2006
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-920991
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold-coloured wire of circular cross-section and uniform gauge, coiled at one end, bent and broken at the other and bent to a right-angle near its mid-point. Date: recent, probably 19th or 20th century. Dimensions: length 41.3 mm. Weight: 1.80 g. In age and precious metal content the object does not qualify as Treasure under the terms of the 1996 Treasure Act.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brewood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-474276
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of gold, much bent and distorted. Beneath the folds can be seen the arms of England (first quarter) and those of Ireland (third quarter). This heraldic evidence points to a date of manufacture after the Act of Union in 1707.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-346695
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A parallel-sided thin gold band, with plain back and one broken end, roughly rolled to a near-circle. The decorated face comprises four 'milled' ribs flanked by a plain raised rim. The rim runs round the complete end, which has a tiny circular perforation at the two angles. Neither the function of nor any close parallel for the object has been identified. The cast-in decoration implies a recent date which is neither confirmed nor rejected by the metal composition. Date: Uncertain. Probably 19th or 20th century. Dimensions: Length ('unrolled' - by calculation) about 25 mm. Width 6.…
Created on: Thursday 25th June 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blymhill and Weston under Lizard CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E66776
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small oval gold fitting with relief dsign of a rosette with beaded border. It is possibly an element from an earring, and is probably of 19th century date.
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2006
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southfleet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C3E6A5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A modern gold plated wire ring Description: This object is a ring of approximately finger-ring size. It is constructed from coiled lengths of very fine, twisted wire. Five strands have been loosely coiled around themselves and curved into a ring. The overall appearance is quite loose and untidy. Each strand is composed of four very fine wires. Two pairs of these wires were twisted together, and the two twisted pairs then themselves twisted around each other. Dimensions: Diameter: 18mm (approx.); Thickness of pair of twisted wires: 0.07mm (approx.); Weight: 0.44g Metal c…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-9B953D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified gold object, probably modern in date. The object comprises an annular hoop, rectangular in cross-section, with three rows of beaded decoration applied to three hoops. There is some damage to the beaded ornamentation and is worn in places. It is miniature, measuring 6.62 mm in diameter and 1.81 thick and is likely to represent a decorative element from a bracelet or necklace. Diameter: 6.62 mm; Thickness: 1.81 mm; Weight: 0.36g
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Bennington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-7737B4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold ram's head. The head is surrounded by flower decorations and rope work and is missing one horn. Objects like these were used as dress-studs and in this case there is a piece missing from the back of the object which would work as a suspension element. Dimensions: Maximum diameter: 29mm Maximum Height: 21mm Weight: 16g Discussion: This object has a 19th Century date. For similar examples see H. Tait, et al, "The art of the jeweller: a catalogue of the Hull Grundy gift to the British Museum: jewellery, engraved gems, and goldsmiths' w…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-0AF101
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete gold object, possibly a boss from a brooch or other piece of jewellery. The reverse is recessed. The obverse exhibits a central oval reserve set with a turquoise stone or paste setting. This is surrounded by four triangular cells, one at each of the cardinal points. Each cell exhibits an oval recess, one of which retains traces of a turquoise setting. The other three cells retain traces of an adhesive or cement. Between the triangular cells are trapezoidal cells, each retaining two recesses for stone or paste settings. Five off-white stones remain.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-7560F8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thin sheet of either gold, or gold plated metal which is wrapped around an iron component. The sheet is decorated by sets of parallel indentations which run along the surface in a diagonal direction. The decoration appears to have been machined. Though the purpose / function of this object is not immediately clear, its style of manufacture indicates a modern date. It may have been a component of a bespoke Victorian writing implement such as a fountain pen. It has been described as non-diagnostic for the Bronze Age, Roman, Medieval and Post-Medieval per…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-FBA4C4
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stud, which resembles a split pin. It is likely to be modern.
Created on: Wednesday 11th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-9E1D37
Object type: SHEET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2005 T303 Two joining fragments of corrugated gold sheet, seemingly originally of tubular form, now crushed. The form, style and overall appearance of the fragments do not correspond to any known ancient type, and scientific analysis of the body metal and soldered seam confirm the curatorial view that the sheet is part of an object of recent date, probably manufactured within the last hundred years or so. Date: 19th or 20th century. Dimensions: Total length of two joining frags. 61 mm. Weight: Total, 5.69 g. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of…
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kent Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-609305
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern gold fob-seal matrix with inset gem die (19th century AD). The artefact is very ornate with moulded foliate decoration. The die is rectangular with rounded corners. It is of a purple gem, probably amethyst, with a flat field and bevelled and faceted edges. Carved in intaglio in a 'Gothic' (Blackletter) script is the plea 'Remember me'. The lower element in which the die sits measures 18.75 by 16.25mm by 9.07mm high. Concealed in the top of the lower element is a small plait of hair under glass. This niche measures 10.65 by 8.7mm externally. The element is attach…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-DC87F7
Object type: RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold ornamental ring from Alcester, Warwickshire. This ring in the form of a thin flat band is decorated with a repeat punched geometric pattern. It has no parallels with any finger-ring in the British Museum collections and may be a decorative fitting of some kind. It is unlikely to be more than 300 years old and therefore it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alcester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-DC2223
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2009 T518: Declared not Treasure Description: Gold spherical finial, centrally pierced for attachment to a pin, decorated with large gold wire circlets each containing a glass/paste cabochon, some of these now missing. Probably from a hat pin or dress pin. Facture indicates a 19th or even early 20th Century date. Discussion: The find dates to later than 1708 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Dora Thornton British Museum Dimensions 21.06mm including 'gems', 18.3mm excluding, hole for pin 2.5mm, 6.26 grams.
Created on: Saturday 27th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bognor Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-DF2C67
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
19th century gold spherical bead pendant This pendant is formed of a hollow spherical bead with a triple thread of twisted wire round the centre and lozenges of granulation applied in two rows above and below the twisted wire. The pendant loop is formed of a tube for a chain to pass through, the openings edged with applied wire. The regular placing of the grain work decoration and the form of the pendant loop suggests a date in the 19th century. There is no evidence to date this object pre 1705.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kent Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-B3C007
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
This tiny piece, with a stone in a star-shaped setting, is probably part of earrings and dates from c. 1880. It dies not therefore fall within the Treasure remit.
Created on: Friday 2nd May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-C2DE6B
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold setting of modern date (post 1720), comprising a gold frame set with a dark red highly-domed cabochon-cut gem, probably a garnet. The frame has a sheet gold back plate and a piriform cell made from an upright rectangular collet of gold, housing the polished gem. The frame is surrounded by a collar of gold wire with a twisted or beaded effect, forming a triangular shield-shape with pointed angles around the cell. At the top of this collar is a scar, possibly a patch of missing solder, which may indicate a missing attachment loop; it is also possible the object may re…
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wormhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-CAC7DF
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold cross, of Post Medieval to Modern date. It is completely plain except for an incised marginal line which continues around the whole item. Each arm of the cross ends in a trefoil shape - bifurcated with a central lobe. The uppermost arm has an integral flat circular extension which is pierced and holds a split gold ring for attachment to a chain. There is a worn, indecipherable maker's mark near the lower end of the long arm Dimensions: length 27.34mm; width 16.9mm; 1.23mm thick; 0.81g in weight
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-D9FF46
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2008 T596 Gold bell-shaped pendant with hollow tube for attachement. The tube is 11.46mm long, 2.37mmin diameter, with cast beading along its apex and terminals - the diameter increases to 3.33 at the terminals. The pendant is sub-triangular in plan with a circular cross section, measuring 9.2mm long, 5.14mm in diameter at the apex and 10.3mm by 10.75mm at the base. There are four grooves around the circumference towards the attachment end. The circular base has two incised concentric rings. It weighs 2.62 grams. British Museum Report: Description: A small gold pendant …
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.