Record ID: LVPL-755A61
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of modern date (c.AD 1850-1950). Pressed metal elongated sexfoil plate with lugs at its ends folded back. The stamped design comprises a central diamond with bifoliate projections from each point set against incised linear decoration. Dimensions: Length 19.2mm, Width 13.5mm, Thickness 3.9mm, Weight 1.15g. A similar example on the database is NLM-537D66.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CA5BF1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete livery button of The Honourable Edward Venables-Vernon-Harcourt (AD 1757-1847) dating to the Modern period, c.AD 1807-1847. It is discoidal and comprises a machine-pressed copper alloy reverse with a probably silver plated front. The front depicts the arms of the Archbishopric of York on the dexter and Edward's paternal arms of Venables-Vernon-Harcourt on the sinister. The reverse has a central, annular lug which is now lost. Surrounding this is a stamped makers mark which is no longer ledgible. The button measures 25.98mm in diameter, 1.59m…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B3FA0F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, unidentified object of probable Modern date, AD 1900 - 2000. It is a band of metal which is curved into a C-shape. It has convex faces and is oval in cross-section. It tapers towards the terminals which are missing. It is thick, heavy and solid. There is no decoration adn the patina is thin and uneven. The Measurements are; length 65.5mm, width 15.4mm, overall thickness 51.2mm, and weight 53.80g. The object is similar to some heavy bracelets, and to Post Medieval trigger guards such as LVPL-B885C9, however, it could also be part of a handle or fixture o…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-06F51D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A machine-made copper alloy item, possibly a mount, likely of the post-medieval to modern period c. AD 1700-1900.The shape appears shield-like, with one end rounded (at the bottom) and one end rectilinear (top), with a raised maned head of a lion filling most of the front face. Along the outer edges of the front surface is a thin, delicate border comprising scalloping (outer border) adjacent to a row of short lines perpendicular to the object's edge (inner border). When viewed from the front, the item is slightly convex. The reverse…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-789DC0
Object type: LID
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lid or closure, probably modern, dating from about 1900 - 1980. This is a circular hollow screw cap or lid from a vessel such as a very small bottle or vial.  Externally, the face is decorated with a representation, in relief,  of a flower on a stalk with four leaves.  The edges adjacent the face are knurled.  the inside walls of the cap appear to be threaded.  The walls are deformed due to damage.  It measures 10.2mm in diameter, 4.8mm high and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-02201A
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A religious medallion. Cast or die punched in copper alloy (or possibly an amalgam with tin) it is oval in shape with a circular attachment loop moulded in at the top. The edge of the medallion has a raised beaded border, and an image of a woman, probably the Virgin Mary, is cast into it. Incomplete lettering around the upper edge possibly reads ()FORD SERVICE FUND. There is also patterning on the reverse but this is largely illegible. It is likely to be modern in origin, a medal from a local Catholic Church. Dimensions: 43mm long and 32mm wide, 2mm thick. It weighs 14.…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7362A3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable scale from a scale tang knife, or folding penknife or razor of probably early Modern date, about AD 1880 - 1900. The object is sub-rectangular in plan, and convex on the outer face. One end is broken. The other is rounded and has a wide shallow grooved collar. There are the remains of an iron rivet at the complete end. The reverse is hollow apart from the terminal. The outer face is inscribed LIBER[TY] which is probaly a maker's mark. The object is 34.5mm long, 14.8mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 4.23g. The maker's mark could refer to Mic…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-60078F
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A round copper alloy medal of the Temperance movement. It is pierced at 12 o'clock for hanging, and the inscription around the outside of the obverse face reads 'Church of England Temperance Society'.The image at the centre, surrounded by a line and dot frame, is of Saint George killing the dragon (presumabely) of alcohol and its associated evils.The Society was formed in 1862 The reverse is shows a book (The Bible?) with a crown above and a sceptre across it Thanks to the finder for photogrpahs and identification Finders ref 1915
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-FB32C1
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy badge of the Modern period (c.AD1931). The badge is in the form of a bunch of eight blackcurrants on a vine with a single leaf on the right with the face of a 'golly' on the currant two below the leaf,there are traces of enamel on the face and some of the currants.The reverse of the badge bears the pin hinge at the top; the pin is missing. The registration number 768931 can be seen near the bottom of the reverse. The makers mark  'W.Miller 118 Branston St. B'ham' cannot be seen. The surface of the metal on both sides is sli…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
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Record ID: NLM-4CD817
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Brown copper alloy pendant. Phallic pendant, deemed Roman in its style but recent in date by the original reporter - perhaps an inference from the suspension loop, inter alia.. Length: 40.7mm, Width: 40.7mm, Thickness: 6.9mm, Weight: 25gms
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-4BF7F4
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy furniture fitting of post-medieval to modern date, c.AD 1750 - 1850. The fitting is a drop handle and is comprised of a flat attachment studded with two breaks, which may have formed a rectangular attachment loop, a narrow neck and curving handle. The handle is triangular in both plan and section and the tip curves forward slightly. The triangular portion of the handle appears to be decorated with a shield shaped device however its exact nature cannot be determined. The reverse of the fitting is slightly concave and undecorated. The metal has a…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-1146ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy coin; a heavily clipped penny of Edward VII dating from the Modern period, AD 1901 - 1910, Part of the king's head, facing right, remains on the obverse and part of Britannia seated on the reverse The coin is dished and very worn on the convex face, so only the king's ear is visible. The date and the legends on both sides are all missing.  The remaining portion of the coin is 16.5mm in diameter and 1.5mm thick. It weighs 2.5g.
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-B5C693
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken copper alloy unidentified object of Modern date. The piece is made of sheet copper alloy, machine pressed, and is hollow with a flat back and ornate front. It has a flower-shaped centre-piece surrounding a round, polished stone or glass setting which is black with a white line across it. Two decorated arms extend from the sides, broken at either end and decorated with foliate patterns. Probably part of costume jewellery. Dimensions: Length 21.7 mm, width, at centre, 11.7 mm, thickness, excluding stone, 2.4 mm, weight 1.11 g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-9C06B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval to Modern coin, or imitiation coin, of the Ottoman Empire, probably of 19th century date, perhaps of Muhmad II, possibly dating from AD 1835. Measurements: diameter 23.2mm, thickness 0.9mm, weight 1.16g. The design is similar to https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces29671.html, but it is struck in copper alloy. It is unclear whether it is a low denomination coin such as 2 para, or an imitation coin or token. Compare PUBLIC-634EB7 which is recorded as an imitation coin, made for use in jewellery. Obverse Toughra, perhaps of Mahmud II,  and …
Created on: Monday 27th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-90FE76
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is probably a broken Post Medieval to Modern furniture fitting; a drawer handle, or similar dating from AD 1750 - 1900. At one end there is the remains of a flattened plate which would probably have been used to rivet the fitting to the piece of furniture. At the other end is the reains of a decorated area which is also broken, probably originally the centre of the auched handle. The object is covered in green/brown patina. The object weighs 22.78g, has a length of 64.7mm, a width of 16.1mm and a thickness of 9.3mm.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-F397CA
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pressed copper alloy commemorative Band of Hope medal celebrating the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria (1887), having a convex form surrounded by a flat six pointed star. The centre panel comprises a likeness of Queen Victoria. Above her head on the upper point of the star is a likeness of a crown topped with a spray of leaves. On the two upper points of the star is an inscription with CROWNED 1838 in the left and JUBILEE 1887 on the right. On the two lower points of the star the inscription reads PRESENTED BY JOSEPH (DODWORTH) on the left and PRESIDENT OF LEEDS BAND OF HOPE. On the …
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
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Record ID: DUR-171D96
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete modern copper-alloy military badge. The badge features the heraldic motif of the Prince of Wales, comprising three white ostrich feathers emerging from a gold coronet, with a ribbon below the coronet bearing the motto 'ICH DIEN' (German: 'I serve'). The badge is now the associated with the Royal Welsh, an amalgamation of three Welsh regiments, the Royal Welch Fusiliers, the Royal Regiment of Wales and the Territorial Army's Royal Welsh Regiment. Previously it was the cap badge of the Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles, and a plethora of other regiments of Co…
Created on: Friday 16th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
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Record ID: DUR-337944
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper-alloy military badge. The badge depicts a light field gun with swags above and below surmounted by a crown. The swags would have contained the motto 'UBIQUE' and 'QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT', which is the motto of the Royal Artillery. Only the first word remains visible, as the lower swags are significantly worn. The badge is slightly damaged and missing part of the gun barrel, as well as the pin on the back. There is some paint or enamel in the upper swag and on the crown surviving. There are two other examples of Royal Artillery badges recorded on the PAS database:…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-337184
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy badge of the Royal Army Medical Corps (active 1898 to present day) and is modern in date. It depicts a rod of Asclepius surrounded by a wreath. The swags below have the words ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. It is missing the crown at the top and the clip on the back, which was used to attach the badge to the cap.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-33519B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy military button. The obverse is marked with a circular field with a central 'GVIR' that is surrounded with another circular field with the words: Royal Army Service Corps. On top of the larger field is a crown. On the reverse, the button shank has been flattened onto its side. The word 'England' can be see in the reverse button piece. The monogram 'GVIR' dates the button to around 1936-1952. The Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) was active from 1888 to 1965 and was responsible for administration, the Army Fire Service, staffing, and supplies.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2020
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