Record ID: BH-844903
Object type: CLOCK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy vessel leg from a small decorative household object, probably a clock of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1750-1900). The leg consists of a four-toed foot with prominent toe-joints and metatarsals that extend into a narrowed ankle and a rounded terminal. The base and back of the foot is flat. Projecting either side of the rounded terminal is a flat wing comprising a sub-oval plate, the face of which has etched decoration of a central circular surrounded by radiating lines and a double-grooved circumferential border. Projecting from th…
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-61601A
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy toggle of post-medieval to modern date c. AD 1700-1850. The toggle consists of a pointed oval body with a circular cross-section and tapering oval sectioned shank extending from one side and terminating in a figure of eight loop. The toggle is undecorated. Dimensions: length: 26.47mm,  width: 23.59mm,  thickness: 8.29mm,  weight: 9.46g. These are sometimes referred to as coachman’s toggles and it is believed were used to fasten the thick outer garment worn by coachmen. See: HESH-793438 and LIN-479562 for othe…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: DYFED-0A4C20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, copper alloy half penny dating to 1942. The obverse features the bust of George VI (1936-1952) facing left, legend around. reading GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F :D :IND : IMP., The reverse features a sailing ship facing left, denomination above, HALF PENNY, and date in exergue 1942. The coin is in poor condition and much of the obverse is corroded. It has an orange and green patina with some pitting present. The coin weighs 3.9g and is 25.0mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spittal', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B6D5DD
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nail head. Pressed or stamped plate in the form of a cross potent with a pellet and triangle in each angle, with billeted stands along the cross arms, these details all appearing reversed on the back. The head of a ‘fancy nail’, whose decorative heads followed a number of quasi-heraldic motifs. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1910 Length: 21.3mm, Width: 22.9mm, Thickness: 0.3mm, Weight: 0.81gms
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterton', grid reference and parish protected.

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: SUR-60B403
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A convex cast copper alloy livery button with a tinned facing, depicting a crest of a demi-eagle displayed. The reverse has a maker's mark for Firmin & Sons around a central loop shank.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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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: LVPL-2347FB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button dating to the 19th century. The machine-made button has a hollow body that is circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The face of the button features the legend ‘THE RIVER WEAVER NAVIGATION’ and has a central motif of three lions next to a tree, all set within a shield. The reverse has three concentric circles and the legend ‘BIRMINGHAM' showing where the button was manufactured. There is a central elongated hole that narrows in the middle so that it can hold the shank. Dimensions: Diameter 22.5mm, Thickness 6.4mm, Weight 3.60g
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-E62F1E
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilt and enamelled cuff link (or very possibly a button), most likely of Modern dating. This consists of a flat rectangle, on the front of which is a geometric enamelled decoration, and on the back of which are the remains of a central attachment loop, now flattened and corroded. The decoration on the front consists of a series of curved lines, running more or less parallel to each other to fill one diagonal half of the rectangle. All lines emanate from one of the corners and end at various points on the opposite short edge to make up 5 long, thin curved …
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonesfield CP', 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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marshchapel area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BA9D67
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle modern date (c.1970). Description: The frame is sub-rectangular in plan, with slightly inward curving sides. The inside apparture is rectangular and has a recessed central strap bar around which two iron pins are looped. The top of the frame is engraved with the enscription 'Lat de 11°9'N, Long de 60°42'W' across two lines. The bottom of the frame has the enscription 'Anno Domini 1759' across three lines. Both sides of the front of the frame have engraved scrolling decoration. Measurements: lengt…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-B97343
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Brown patinated copper alloy finger ring. Large finger ring, incised decoration, stamped inside: PERSIAN ____. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1850-1950 Diameter: 25.5mm, Height: 8.8mm, Thickness: 2.3mm, Weight: 9.91gms
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-8C8F01
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cap badge, which dates to the first part of the twentieth century. It has a coat of arms, showing the three lions of England on a lined background enclosed in a circular plaque, off which extend three equally spaced features at the top and both sides. This would have formed a Maltese cross with ball tipped ends when complete. Under this plaque is a straight piece of metal which probably acted as a fitting, a banner is at the bottom of this. The banner reads CINQUE PORTS. The banner is and the top of the fitting are joined by the lower part of the Malt…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: IOW-38AC33
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Modern cast copper alloy button, c.AD 1930-1950. A complete cast copper alloy uniform of the Italian infantry corp, comprised of a domed plate and integral attachment loop. The reverse has the makers' mark IZAR MILANO.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-385D7E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval-Moden cast copper alloy unidentified object, c.AD 1800-1900. This is a single cast piece of openwork metal, decorated with a rope design on both faces. Possibly a watch fob attachment or part of a clock hand.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-379C72
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval-Modern copper alloy brooch, c.AD 1800-1950. This is the main plate of a brooch, lozenge in plan with a central raised section. The outer rim is decorated with a scalloped edge with a pellet in each divot, and a floral decoration at each pointed end. The reverse has the remains of the pin mechanism and catchplate at each end.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-252DCC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy button. Small hollow discoid uniform button of composite construction, probably a General Service button of the First World War. The pressed front depicts the Royal Arms; a drawn wire loop passes into a central hollow on a back plate. Suggested date: Modern, 1914-1920 Diameter: 17.1mm, Thickness (clear of loop): 5.1mm, Weight: 2.63gms
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyham cum Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-25123F
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of identical 19th century livery buttons, found close together. The silvered face depicts a bishops mitre with motto in banner above of IN . CRUCE . SPERO ("I believe in the cross"). The reverse is concave with a loop shank surrounded by a maker's mark of G & W BOGGETT / St. MARTINS LANE / LONDON. This mark dates the buttons to 1835-1838. These are attributable to Arthur Kett Barclay  FRS, FRAS, FRGS, FGS  (1806-1869) of Bury Hill, Dorking (see Fairbairn (1986) p33; Plat 12 number 10). He was a brewer and a renowned astr…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-236B0C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper alloy button dating to c. AD 1861-1880. The top plate is slightly domed with a convex front and concave back. The reverse has two concentric circles formed of beads containing the maker's inscription '[...] REYNOLDS & Co [...]'.  Inside the inner ring is inscribed 'LONDON'. The front of the button is designed with a demi eagle or griffin. The attachment loop is missing. Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 5.8 g Diameter: 25.8 mm
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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