Record ID: SUR-247D1B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy stock from a toy gun or musket, 26.1mm in length. Both sides have moulded decoration in the form of a vinescroll motif within a ridged border. The cross section is flat and the stock, which is concave with pointed corners, tapers from 19.6mm wide at the end to 10.2mm wide at the break.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-2FE6EC
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy cat. It is a plump, contented cat in the seated position. The back of the model is quite crude although the features of the hip and leg are present, but the face is well moulded. It has been painted yellow. It seems to be a bred, domesticated cat and this is therefore probably a model of a twentieth century cat. The finder notes that the base is possibly damaged and it may have sat on a platform of some sort. Dimensions: It is 65mm high and 65mm wide and 200m deep, it weighs 102.10g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Weir', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-EF8659
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible toy fragment. Cast solid disc or wheel with a thin outer rim with faint fine radial lines and with a small central pit, possibly from a toy motor car with a tyred wheel or spare wheel represented. Patinated. The character Noddy, a creation of 1950s children’s author Enid Blyton, drove a yellow car which would be equipped with wheels like this. Suggested date: Modern, 1920-1960 Diameter: 18.7mm, Thickness: 3.4mm, Weight: 7.09gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4BCCD6
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handmade lead alloy aeroplane. It has a cigar shaped fuselage with a flat conical nose. The wings and the smaller tailplane are both triangular, finishing in a sharp point. Approximate halfway down the fuselage the body flattens to the tail, and on the tail end of the fuselage is an flattish oval structure. From the underside it can be seen that the fuseage is hollow and has been formed around something, the whole is cut from one sheet of lead alloy. It is red in colour and may have been painted. The plane is of no particular model and is either unfinished, or an imaginitiv…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hollingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7D0AFD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy toy fragment. Hollow-cast head and neck of a bridled horse modelled at a scale somewhat larger than 54mm/1:32, with a distinctively broad brow and protruding eyes and with a mane falling to one side. The metal retains a greyish tint. The scale and somewhat coarse modelling point to a product of one of the early 20th-century competitors of toymaker William Britains - Johillco made slightly larger figures - probably representing a mounted soldier or cowboy. Abraded. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1939 Height: 29.7mm, Width: 35.4mm, Thickness (wall of casting): 1.2mm, Weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holton le Clay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93A4DD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy figure of a soldier. He is in wearing infantry service or battle dress, and has his rifle resting along his leg on the his right hand side. He has packs of equipment across his chest. On his back he has a larger pack, and he is standing with his head bowed slightly. He may be wearing a beret. There is some damage to the back of his head, which seems recent, otherwise he is complete. As there is not enough detail to distinguish the type of dress he is wearing, it is not possible to say if he is a First or Second World War soldier but the shortened tunic would…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CF0155
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy car of the early 20th century. The car modelled is a long bonneted low enclosed cabin sports car with long sweeping front wings. This type of car was popular in the 1930's and 1940's, seen in for example, the Hispano Suiza H6, or the Bugatti Atlantic, both of which were manufactured from 1938 onwards. The model is covered in a heavy white patina, and may have been lost soon after production, and may also have a very high lead content. Dimensions: 63mm long and 19mm wide
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clayton le Moors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-A8B336
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy toy gun cast in the form of a pistol or revolver of a Modern date c. AD1900-1980. The gun is comprised of a solid barrel, a bullet cylinder with four external grooves or flutes (two on each side of the barrel chamber). Beneath the chamber is a short curved trigger and behind the barrel at the top of the handle is the barrel spur. The handle is oval in plan and hollow suggesting that this gun could have been mounted on for example a stick or might originally have been attached to a figure.  The gun has been cast in two parts with…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: SUR-E67598
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small wheel, 23.8mm in diameter, made from a base metal copper alloy with a high lead content giving it a silvery green patina which has become extensively corroded. The wheel is openwork with four curved spokes around a small cylindrical central hub 4.4mm in diameter which has the remains of a thin iron spindle around 1mm in diameter. The rim has an oval cross section 2.8mm thick. There are mould lines / casting seams visible around the outer and inner edges, but there is no decoration.
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: NLM-24FC1B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy toy wheel. Cast or hollow-cast model of a tyred vehicle wheel with solid hub, probably modelled at a scale of between 1:40 and 1:60 and possibly retaining the end of an axle. Probably burnt. Possibly from a Dinky or Matchbox toy car. Suggested date: Modern, 1950-1970 Diameter: 13.5mm, Thickness: 3.2mm, Weight: 1.34gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-77FEC2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy toy fragment. Cast or hollow cast naturalistically rendered model of a bridled horse at a scale of c.1:40, the head and neck remain with indications of head harness and possibly a covered military saddle; the rest of the model is melted and/or lost. Patinated. Possibly a semi-flat rendition, which might point to Continental, and if so probably German, manufacture of a mounted tin soldier. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1914 Height: 21.3mm, Width: 21.2mm, Thickness (overall): 7.2mm, Weight: 13.93gms
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-357EAE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Published
A ceramic (stoneware) gaming piece of Modern date, for playing knucklebones, jacks or fivestones, dating from AD 1850 - 1950. It is a cube that has four concave fluted sides and two flat ends. The fabric is vitrified and dark grey throughout. The surfaces have a dark red grey colour where they are not worn. The corners and faces are very worn and smooth. It is 17.8mm long, 17.6mm wide and 17.2mm thick. 9.1g. Compare the glazed examples NLM-D10DFB and WILT-E28C6F.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: NLM-2E1FEE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy toy fragment. Hollow-cast and naturalistically rendered model of a milkmaid at her pail at a scale of 54mm or 1:32. The figure crouches before the bucket with both hands above its surface, she was presumably to be juxtaposed with a model of a cow; her head and the back of the lower body are lost together with the long garment she wears. The Farm Set introduced by Britains in 1922 may have included this piece or may have spurred its manufacture by a competitor; the arms are not moveable on this model, which was a usual feature of Britains’ figures. Suggested date: Moder…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-18C0B2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy toy farm animal. Hollow cast naturalistically rendered sheep, standing, modelled at a scale of 1:32 or 54mm. The beast is hornless with a docked tail and a straight broad back, all characteristics of a modern or improved breed. Probably from a farm animal set; the first was produced by William Britains in 1922 as a post--Great-War change from their extensive range of tin soldiers, though other makers soon followed their lead. This model lacks any indication of the manufacturer, so may not be made by Britains. Either patinated or retaining extensive traces of white paint. Sug…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-BE8E61
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead toy soldier of Modern date (AD 1800-1950). The toy consists of the damaged head of a military figurine. The figurine has an oval peaked cap (9.26mm long, 8.92mm wide), beneath of which is the face of the figurine. This has now been bent inwards on the left hand side of the face and the right hand side has been pushed backwards and to its right. The inside of the head was largely hollow once, though it is now filled with soil. The head has a grey patina. Dimensions. Length: 9.26mm. Width: 8.92mm. Height: 8.62mm. Weight: 1.25g.
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7ABD0E
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable Modern toy, perhaps from a boat, dating from AD 1900 - 1960. It is a sub-triangular moulded plate of metal, with a raised rim on the front face. There are also raised does (perhaps intended to be rivets) and an oblong form which a line on an angle protrudes. The side has raised ribs perpendicular to the plate, and the reverse has a broken flange projecting near the edge. It is 27.8mm long, 15.2mm wide and 7.2mm thick. 4.49g. It is perhaps intended to represent the foredeck of a toy boat of ship which would have been hollow. Compare NLM-C1E6F0 from a similar …
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: SUR-F98FE7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A toy watch made from a copper or tin alloy (pewter or spelter). It is circular with cast details including a pair of hands (set to about 13:52) and the numerals, which are retrograde. The back of the is decorated with concentric ridges. Originally the watch would probably have had a glass cover (see LANCUM-85C3B5 and WMID-CAF788). Circa 19th or early 20th century. The watch falls broadly into Forsyth and Egan's Type 12 (Forsyth and Egan, 2005, pages 380 to 383). 
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-536475
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy toy areoplane, made from a milled coin, dating from about AD 1930 - 1970. The coin was bent in half, and gripped with pliars leaving oblique impressions on the body of the pane, while the edges of the coin were bent out. Notches were cut in the edge of the coin is define the wings and the tail fins. The only part of the coins design to survive is the word BRIT which is visible over the nose of the plane. The patina is dark green. It is 62.3mm long, 28.3 wide, with a thickness of  8.8mm (body) and 1.1mm (wings). 7.5g. Compare SUR-858A9A and …
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: NARC-9C20AC
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Toy of Modern date (AD 1800-1930). The object is a cast miniature, figurative tobacco pipe. It is composed of an ovate pipe bowl, moulded into a human face, with possible feather headdress, prominent brown ridge and projecting nose and squared chin. The eyes are ovate with central punched pellets.  Below the chin the object narrows and tapers to a stem projecting at ninety degrees. There is a shallow casting seam at the back of the bowl. Length: 19.37mm, Width: 10.37mm, Thickness: 16.95mm, Weight: 4.5g The metal is grey in colour. Similar examples can…
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2023
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Record ID: SUR-D5E3A1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base (tin alloy) metal cast toy cannon, 58.5mm in length. Details including the cascabel and binding rings are visible and the end of the barrel is hollow. Unlike older Georgian examples (e.g. SUR-0D6598), this version is not functional. It likely dates to the 19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2022
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