Record ID: PUBLIC-4766F9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy thimble dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1750). It is conical in shape with a domed top and a series of small circular indentations about the outside.  This is similar in style to some of the Dutch thimbles from this period. From about 1650, Dutch thimbles were made in one piece, and this technology was brought to England when John Lofting, a Dutch immigrant, was granted an English patent for a thimble-making machine in 1693. See: https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/textile-equipment/#16th-_and_early_17th-century_thimbles.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8E98F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy 10 Reis coin from Brazil (under Portuguese rule), dating circa AD 1830 - 1835.  It is probable that this was a 20 Reis coin that has been counter-stamped with a 10 during the devaluation of the coinage in 1835. The obverse is heavily worn, only the counter-stamped number 10 is visible. The reverse shows boughs flanking crowned arms of Brazil. [IN HOC SIGN]O VINCES surrounding. Diameter 30 mm, thickness 0.75 mm and weight 3.56 g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5ECC9E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper alloy button dating to c. AD 1888-1939. The button is circular in plan, with a convex obverse and slightly convex reverse. The obverse is embossed with the Coleman crest and motto, which reads "Sat cito si sat bene" (Quick enough if well enough). Both obverse and reverse have patches of a white concretion. Diameter: 16.1mm. Thickness (excluding shank): 6.5mm. Weight: 2.01g.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F082E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap slide, most probably for a 19th century horse harness. The front of the object is domed with a Tudor rose style motif that still has the remains of silvering. The reverse is dished and has two lugs that would have sat either side of the strap. There is still iron on the end of the lugs, presumably the remains of an iron fitting. Diameter:34.9mm.  Thickness: 11.98mm.  Weight: 18.97gms.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-26C342
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A four hole copper alloy button stamped with the retailer name and town, James Searby Spilsby.  There are remnants of a black coating over both sides of the button.
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FF5E21
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cap badge for the South Lancashire Prince of Wales's Volunteers.  The badge depicts the regimental badge comprising of the Prince of Wales feather plume gorged with a coronet, the whole assembly being surmounted on a sphinx in profile, with 'Egypt' below.  Running through between the coronet and the sphinx is a ribbon with the words 'Ich Dien' (I serve).  Above the feather plume is another ribbon with the words 'South Lancashire' and below the sphinx a ribbon with the words 'Prince of Wales's Vols'.  Laurel lea…
Created on: Friday 7th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EC377E
Object type: STAMP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy bank managers stamp for the Stamford and Spalding Banking Company from the 1830's. The handle is missing and the handle tang is slightly bent. In reversed scrolled script it reads in three lines "For the Stamford & Spalding / Banking Compy / Manager______________"
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DAAC37
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy one-piece Royal Artillery button of modern date (c.1790-1840). Description: The button is round in form and flat. The face of the button has a shield in relief with three cannons, one above the other and three bezants above. The reverse is plain with the remains of a now missing attachment loop in the centre. The surface has a drab green patchy patina. Measurements: Diameter: 24.4mm; thickness: 0.9mm; Weight 2.6g.
Created on: Monday 18th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Deal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-431911
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copper alloy solid discoidal trade weight, probably an apothecary weight, dating from the latter part of the 19th century. It is circular in plan with downward sloping sides and a raised bevelled rim. The upper face is stamped '8 DRAMS' with a verification mark of a crown with V R below at 10 o' clock. The underside is flat with a central hollow which was filled with lead, but it looks as though it has been in a fire (possibly stubble-burning?) as the lead has melted and spread over the base. The weight is generally a reddish brown colour, and it measures from 23.6mm…
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heather', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0B3543
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy livery button. It measures 27.2mm in diameter and the metal is 1.6mm thick, with a slightly convex obverse and concave reverse. The front has a raised rim within which is a design in relief of a single crenellated tower, with a round-topped arched door at the bottom, which is presumably the crest of a gentry family, although I have been unable to establish which. The reverse has the remains of a central copper wire loop, and an unclear makers mark - the only clear letters are LON, so presumably made in London. There are slight traces of gilding remaining, although it is g…
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heather', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C437B3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mourning brooch of modern date (c. 1800-1850). Description: The brooch is rectangular with a rectangular central void. This is the front of the brooch, which would have originally been formed in two sections or layers, sandwiched together, thus forming a cell in the centre which would have enclosed possibly human hair with a glazed front. The back of this section appears to be copper alloy but the front has a gold colour surround and gold coloured lettering which reads 'IN MEMORY OF' around its top and two sides, with a decoration at the bottom, a…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9B6B84
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount, possibly a harness label. It is made of copper alloy sheet and is rectangular with rounded corners and 10mm long integral attachment spikes at either end, one of which has broken away. It measures 46.9mm wide by 12.6mm high and is 1.1mm thick. The outer face has E. BLOCKLEY HEATHER punched into it in two lines. The lettering looks as though each letter was stamped individually, so this may be an owner's nameplate rather than a commercially produced label. There is a Joseph Blockley listed in an 1841 trade directory as being in business as a 'Grocer & dealer in…
Created on: Sunday 4th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 13th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heather', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0C8BB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy farthing of George V, dating to 1911-1936. Part of the coin has been removed to create a profile of the king. The coin has also been pierced to provide a means of suspension and it is bent in places. There is a light-green patina and patches of off-white concretion. Diameter: 20.5mm. Weight: 1.88g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A06BC8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy one-piece Royal Artillery button of modern date (c.1790-1840). Description: The button is round in form and flat. The face of the button has a shield in relief with three cannons, one above the other and three bezants above. There are symmetrically arranged groups of five pellets, representing cannon balls, both between and either side of the bezants. The reverse is plain with the remains of a now missing attachment loop in the centre. The surface has a drab green patchy patina. Measurements: Diameter: 24.2mm; thickness: 1mm; Weight: 2.8g. Di…
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D7122
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hollow two-piece Sporting / Shooting Livery button dating from AD 1845 (Date on button reverse). The button's surface has been silvered and bears a raised prominent design of a pair of Game birds (either Grouse or Partridge) one standing facing left, the other laying on its side. The edge of the front is bevelled, and is crimped around the back holding the two pieces together. The back is worn, and has been damaged in antiquity leaving it slightly bent. The attachment loop is missing, leaving a central hole 5.1mm in diameter. An identifiable makers name is …
Created on: Sunday 13th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4A7688
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Sporting / Hunt Livery button, probably dating from the early Modern period c.AD 1800 - 1851. The button's front has a raised, prominent design in relief within a circle, of a horses head. Below this is a small image of a Fox's Mask. Two branches of Laurel extend upwards either side of the head towards the top, where there is another small figure of a horse galloping right. The front edge of the button is bevelled and then crimped over behind its back. The back is worn and slightly indented with a small bent loop in its centre. Almost completely illegible…
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-473D59
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A three piece Sporting / Shooting Livery button, probably dating from the early Modern period c.AD 1800 - 1850. The front of the button depicts a pair of Black Grouse, the male called a Blackcock (with distinctive forked shaped tail) and the female a Greyhen. The button is made up of a copper alloy front, with a tin disc behind it to help strengthen it, and a copper alloy back which has a small central loop. The edge of the button front is crimped around the back, holding the three pieces together. It has been damaged over time, the front having a faint crack around the birds an…
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F2F286
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy two piece Sporting button probably from a Racing / or Stud Farm origin, dating from the Modern date c.AD 1800 - 1850. The front surface of the button is flat, with a central design in relief of two horses broadside on, one facing left and one facing right. The front's edge has been crimped around the back half, which is slightly concave and the central attachment loop is distorted. An identifiable makers name is missing, in its place are the words "NEW DESIGNS" in block capitals in crescent fashion above the loop. Below the loop is depicted a horizontal riding cro…
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9C4B06
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Forty-five copper-alloy die stamped buttons from a Modern date c:- AD 1850 - 1935. Averaging 17mm in diameter, with an impressed central boss, 42 are perforated by four sewing holes and 3 by two holes. 36 buttons have a makers or suppliers name on their obverse, and 9 have theirs on the reverse. They have a combined weight of 76.6gms. The Buttons were found by metal detecting over a period of time, from April 2005 - May 2020, from multiple locations in three different parishes, before the importance of recording where they were found was realised. (Hence the group vague r…
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9ED80B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered copper-alloy Modern Livery button,manufactured by Hammond-Turner & Son circa:- AD 1820 - 1851. Only the front of the circular button face remains, which has remnants of its crimped edge. The back of the button is missing along with the attachment loop. The concave reverse surface of the surviving button front is filled with a ferrous concretion. This incomplete button has a diameter of 24.97mm, and weighs 3.5gm. The button face is flat, with a raised zoomorphic design of a Hare and a Pheasant hung from the branch of a tree by one leg,(Hare), and a wing.(Phe…
Created on: Friday 5th June 2020
Last updated: Sunday 6th December 2020
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