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Record ID: LIN-9AB8C9
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern cast iron object in the form of Tattershall castle.
It is concavo-convex with the decorated side probably depicting Tattershall castle. The reverse has a rectangular cross-section lug with an iron circular cross-sectioned loop probably one of a series of loops forming a chain. There is illegible and very worn writing along the bottom edge.
Length: 80.74 mm; Width: 54.52 mm; Thickness: 8.34 mm; Weight: 78.42g
Kevin Leahy (per. comm. 6th March 2024) notes that it probably dates from the time when Lord Curzon prevented the castle from being shipped to the USA, …
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Withern with Stain', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-F520B5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy arm from a Victorian or Edwarian "skirt lifter" comprising a curved rod, of circular cross section, which terminates in a 5.73 mm wide bowl at one end and a asymmetrically flattened terminal at the other, which is broken across the site of a rounded hole of diameter 2.92 mm. There is a deep nick on the underside near the bowl end. The arm is bent.
Length: 81.25 mm; Width: 5.73 mm; Weight: 5.90g
See NLM-1BDE73, NLM-1F4B55, SUR-DB3645 and NLM-68BA88 for direct parallels. This type of object is frequently mis-identified as a Roman ear scoop.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Langworth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-E276D4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Token of Modern date (AD 1812).
Obverse inscription: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON (Wellington restored Spain and Portugal)
Obverse description: Laureate bust of the Duke of Wellington left
Reverse inscription: + VIMIERA AUG 21·1808. [TALAVERA JULY 28·1809. ALMEIDA MAY 5·1811]
Reverse description: Eight lines of inscription within a circle, recording Wellington's Iberian campaign, legend around
CUIDAD//
RODRIGO//
JAN.19.1812//
BADAJOZ//
APRIL.12·1812//
SALAMANCA//
JULY 22 181…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Marshchapel area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-A79DCB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 1 ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval to modern date (c.1660-1830).
The weight has a wide and prominent upstanding rim and a deep incised circle defining the centre of the upper surface. It is stamped with 1 OZ and a motif that is probably corn-ears and above is the number 135
Dimensions: Diameter: 28.64 mm Thickness: 7.38 mm Weight: 27.66g or 0.97 oz (1 oz)
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Old Bolinbroke', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-8F9261
Object type: FIRE MARK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pressed copper alloy firemark issued by the "County Fire Office". The firemark is rectangular and depicts Britannia seated with spear in right hand, and holding the top of a shield with her left hand. A lion sits to the left. The county fire office was in operation from 1807 to 1906.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LIN-8342F3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy button from the uniform of a Lincoln Police officer. The button is circular, domed, and has the Lincoln crest in the centre in relief. Above is the word LINCOLN, and below is POLICE. The reverse has an incomplete loop surrounded by OF BOGGETT & REYNOLD, ST MARTINS LANE, LONDON.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: LIN-B5FD54
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead and copper-alloy object, probably a harness pendant or weight, probably modern in date (c.AD 1700-1900)
It is shield-shaped and rectangular in cross-section with a suspension loop at the narrow apex. One side is a decorated copper-alloy sheet with a lead-alloy reverse with iron corrosion around the sides. The decorated side has cross comprising of three bands with a central oval boss with a raised border; the background is filled with small lozenge shaped pellets. The whole design is framed by a raised border.
Length: 65.14 mm, Width: 49.69 mm, Thickness: 9.02, Weigh…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: LIN-58A61D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern button or fob. The object is a round disc with a decorated obverse face and an undecorated reverse. The obverse is slightly convex the reverse slightly concave. On the reverse is a centrally placed attachment loop. .
The decoration is a modern shield with a stag standing on the top of it. The shield is cross hatched. Below and to the sides of the shield is a ribbon upon which there is a worn inscription - TOUT BIEN OU RIEN = All well or nothing.
The coat of arms on this button are those of the Noel family, some of whom lived at Wellingore Hall near t…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: LIN-2E44B5
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval or early modern copper alloy Catholic sacramental pendant of St Benedict. The pendant is oval, flat, and highly worn on both sides. A small integral loop on the same plane as the pendant is located at the apex.
The obverse shows the Benedictine cross, containing the letters C S S M L - N D S M D, initials of the words Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Nunquam draco sit mihi dux! ('May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon (Satan) never be my overlord!'). Surrounding this is the legend IHS (Jeses), followed by V. R. S. N. S. M. V. S. M…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: LIN-AB219D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn, modern, disc-shaped, cast copper alloy token. On one side is a central sunburst design with 11 rays. The other has four upper case Ws in an assymetrical pattern. It is bronze in colour, darker around the circumference.
Diameter 27.89 mm, Thickness 1.49 mm. Weight 6.78g.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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This findspot is known as 'near Welbourn', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-18597B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small spherical bell with a narrow channel opening at the base. An incomplete loop is located at the top. The pea is retained within the bell. The surface of the bell has a brassy sheen suggesting a post-medieval to early modern date.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th December 2022
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Record ID: LIN-C5E6BF
Object type: LOCK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A n incomplete copper alloy lock fitting, possibly 20th century. It has a shield shape plate with a P-shaped keyhole. There are three drilled fixing holes of diameter 2.0mm, one at either side of the top of the shield and one at the basal point. The mechanism on the reverse is encrusted.
Length: 24.9mm; width: 19.5mm; depth: 7.2mm; weight: 4.97g.
See NLM-1A0CC1
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-C4DC6E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy double loop buckle circa 1600-1750
The buckle is subrectangular with rounded corners and has a triangular pin mounted on the central bar. The frame is slightly angled in cross section. The buckle has a green patina.
Length: 21.9mm; width: 16.9mm; thickness at the centre: 3.3mm; weight: 3.00g
See NCL-DB5DC4
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: LIN-C66051
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval to modern copper alloy snake-shaped strap-fitting probably dating to the 19th-20th century.
The strap fitting is S-shaped and sub-oval in cross-section being wider than it is thick.One sides of the fitting has a moulded and incised decoration that gives the impression of a reptilian or bird-like head, the tips of the S being its head and tail. The head has a medium snout behind which is a prominent moulded oval eye with a slightly raised crest on top. The sinuous body is covered in scales.
The object is 38.10 mm long, 17.32 mm wide, …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Retford area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-C5B84A
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy modern harness terret plume holder dating to the 19th to early 20th century.
It is a hollow cylinder with a rounded end from which a solid cylindrical lug of diameter 7.07 mm with spiral screw grooves. Above the lug is a collar. 13 circumferentially inscribed lines pass around the circumference of the hollow cylindrical part. Two circular holes are present at the uppermost part of the object, now missing the fixing pin. The circumferential lines and screw thread were both probably cut using a lathe to finish the object. Th eobject has a dark reddish-brow…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Retford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-C02689
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern complete copper alloy token issued by Grimsby School Board fo Dinner's.
The edge may have been milled. There is an inner raised circular line between the outer edge and inscription.
Obverse inscription around circumference GRIMSBY SCHOOL * BOARD. Across the centre DINNER'S.
Reverse blank.
Patina brown green with red areas showing through.
Diameter 33.77mm thickness 1.51mm, weight 9.74g.
Many tokens were made in Birmingham but some Lincolnshire tokens were made in Leeds and London.
Reference: Lincolnshire Museums Information Sheet, Numismatic Ser…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-022E5E
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object possibly a modern furniture fitting.
A piece of conical metal with an integral shank. The shank flares and then passes off centre through an oval shaped piece of metal to fit flush with the underside.The base of the shank has parallel striations as if it has been cut off level with the base. Part of the oval has broken away. The underside where not filled by the shank is hollow.
Patina brown.
Weight 10.32g, length 24.37mm, diameter of cone 15.12mm, length of shank 11.85mm, diam of shank at base 5.92mm, depth of base oval 3.21mm.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-01223C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy triangular shield shaped mount probably modern.
The design is formed from acanthus leaves and a figure of eight pattern of pellets.At the centre of each of the two oval spaces created by the 'arms' of the eight is a pellet. At the bottom of the 'shield' the design termintaes in a circle of six pelletes around a central pellet.
The top of the 'sheild' appears to have broken off just above the centre of the oval formed by the figure of eight but the curve of the design indicates that it also terminated in a pe…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-03B245
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy circular button, slightly domed on the front, of approximate date AD 1700 to AD 1900. The rear has a central attachment loop. The front has a central image of the profile of a horse pulling a cart, with the name 'WM GRESHAM' on the upper rim, and 'LINCOLN' on the lower rim.
In the 'Post Office Directory of all traders in Lincoln in 1855', there is listed a 'Gresham, William, woollen draper, tailor, hatter etc. 301 & 305 High street'.
Created on: Friday 8th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Navenby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-A187D8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval shaped copper alloy mount of modern date. There are two circular pierced holes, one at each end on the long axis and there is no surviving decoration. The mount is slightly convex but whether this was deliberate or accidental damage is not known. The reverse slightly concave face has a central integral circular rivet, a small projection of this remaining. The reverse has a green patina and the obverse shows some rust around the holes. Length 37.54mm. Width 21.93mm. Weight 7.56g.
Created on: Friday 4th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
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