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Record ID: YORYM-730119
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy Jewish Kosher food seal of Post-Medieval to Modern date, c.AD 1700 - 1900.
The seal is sub-circular in plan and has a slot running through it that accommodated a cord for attachment. One face has a raised Star of David (also occasionally referred to as the Star/Seal of Solomon) comprising open interlocked equilateral triangles forming a six pointed star. The other face has raised numerals: 32.
The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The object is 13.84mm in diameter, 4.23mm thick and weighs 2.99g.
The seal may be from meat or some other goods wher…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-37B05B
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in plan with a slightly off-central sub-circular perforation. The glass is a semi-translucent dark blue colour.
The bead is 10.2mm in diameter, 4.9mm thick and weighs 0.5g. The perforation is 5.2mm in diameter.
Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty. They are often thought to be Roman in date though blue glass beads were commonly for use in spangles on lace making bobbins in the 19th century. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-33C715
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete bone toggle of uncertain date, possibly Romano-British (100 BC - AD 100), but it could also be later, up to about 1950. It is a cylindrical bone, probably a bird bone, shaped into a tube that is swollen in the centre and waisted at each end. A circular hole perforates the swollen area. The surface is smooth and polished.
Length: 41.77mm
Thickness: 9.63mm
Weight: 2.77g
This object was found at a site that has been excavated and which produced Neolithic to Romano-British finds which are now housed in Craven Museum. However…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-8FA51D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy trade weight dating to the post medieval to modern period, c.AD 1780-1820.
The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and recessed centre. There are two incised concentric circle in the centre. At 12 o'clock is a crowned GR. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The object has a dark green patina. It measures 25.37mm in diameter, 4.39mm in thickness and 13.19g in weight.
Biggs comments that the crowned initials GR are found on provincial weights and indicate the place in which they were made or verified. Biggs also notes that these in…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-23A24C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy unidentified object, possibly a mount, of an uncertain date, probably Post-Medieval to Modern, c. AD 1500-1900.
Cast as a single piece, the object comprises of a roughly semi-circular openwork frame with projections on both the curved and flat edge. The semi-circular frame features a large crescent shaped openwork feature in its centre. Extending from the edge of the frame is a scrolling projection which forms a loop at it's terminal. The other edge of the frame features a trapezoidal projection producing a flat edge from which a pa…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C0412B
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy arm from a pair of nut crackers, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating about AD 1600 -1800. Less than 50% of the nutcrackers are present, with part of one arm present. The hinge is missing from the top of the arm . The outer face is decorated by a raised sub-rectangular terminal end decorated with two raised cast ribs. In cross section the moulded part is semi circular. The inner face has four incised transverse grooves. The lower, opposite end has an old irregular break with no visible decoration on the circular-sectioned…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-2FD289
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic mount of probable Post-Medieval to Modern date, c. AD 1500-1900.
The mount is cast in the shape of a dog with decoration in relief. The dog appears to be a bloodhound or similar large scent hound and features long floppy ears and visible ribs. The dog is kneeling down, ears dropped, tail down between legs and its head pointed to the ground in a tracking position.The reverse of the mount is undecorated with a hollowed area where the body of the dog is on the front. There is also the incomplete remains of a mounting attachment. Th…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-DB5680
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy figurine from a crucifix, modelled as Christ crucified, probably dating from the Post Medieval to Modern period, about AD 1500-1900. The figure is cast, and solid, with a concave recess on the reverse. It is almost complete, missing His right hand. The remaining narrow arm is outstretched to the side and terminates in a circular piercing through the open hand. The head is tilted to His left and the the facial features and features on the torso are worn and indistinct. The leg…
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th February 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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This findspot is known as 'Cawton', 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: LANCUM-CB776B
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy head. It is masculine is appearance, the face having pronounced eyes and nose, and possibly heavy eyebrows. There are also what may be cheeks or cheek guards, the one on the figures left hand side is damaged. The head is circled by a raised band which stands out from the skull and it is uncertain whether the eyebrows are actually part of this feature. Across the top of the head is a line running from the forehead to the back of the head, centrally. The back of the head is decorated with lines of raised dots, which are also found on the side of the …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sneaton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-A2AB89
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A waterworn and polished stone that may have been used as whetstone or hone stone, at an unknown date. The stone is broadly rectangular in pln and cross-section, though it is taller at one end, and that thcker end then tapers to a rounded point. The top and one side are flattened and there are faint striations, suggesting the stone may have been used. The other side is rougher and is probably natural. The base is smooth but undulating with some visible striations. The stone is fine textured and homogenous apart from the rougher face which has apparent inclusions of harder material that…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A20213
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date, Roman to Modern, AD 43 - 1900. It is a disc which is flat on one face. It has rounded edges and the other face is shallowly conical. A slight scar at the apex could suggest that a shaft or attachment loop once extended here. There is no decoration. The patina is dark grey, chipped in places revealing a green core. It is 16.1mm diameter, 7.9mm thick and 7.5g.
It has been suggested that this object is a Roman gaming piece, but it would not be an easy shape to pick up to move. It could also be a pin head, a button, a stud or the …
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-64AC02
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch, probably of the postmedieval or modern period, probably 1850 - 1950 AD.
The brooch is formed of two sheet-metal pressed circular plates, one forming a back plate and the other the face. The centre is hollow and contains soil. It is 31.9mm in diameter, 3.6mm thick and weighs 6.0g. The surfaces are rough and brown in colour, with areas of green copper corrosion products. Breaks are old and patinated.
The face of the brooch is generally circular with a concave central area surrounded by a raised border about 3.9mm wide. Th…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-D457C4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy token. On one face it has a shield, with a chevon with book under it, and futher designs above the chevron which cannot be discerned. On this face the words WILL____CHESON are visible around the edge. There is a beaded border around the outer and under the lettering. The other face has an inner circle with the initial WHE and the lettering around the outer reads BOOKSELLER_________
Probably a late 19th early 20th century token for a retailer.
Dimensions: It is 17mm in diameter and weighs 0.71g
Finders ref: 1934
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Topcliffe', 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
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This findspot is known as 'Near Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-AA0195
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub spherical white ceramic bead of unknown time period, Iron Age to Modern, 600 BC - AD 1900. It is hand made and is undecorated. It is globular - near spherical but with flattened ends. The bead has a diameter of 10.8, is 8.1mm thick and weighs 1.00g. The central hole is 2.8mm in diameter. Beads are very difficult to date and were used from the Iron Age to the Victorian and Modern periods when they were used in spangles on lace making bobbins in the 19th century. Without further finds to give context, a positive date cannot be gi…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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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: YORYM-5FC8B8
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy decorative plaque or mount, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating, c. AD 1600 to AD 1900.
The plaque or mount has an irregular plan and a D-shaped section with bevelled edges. The plaque depicts a figure rendered in relief. The figure appears to be ploughing, or using an agricultural or sporting object. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The plaque or mount is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Post-depositional damage has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. It measures 5…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-0EB3B7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, possibly a half ounce weight dating from the post-Medieval or early modern period, about AD 1700 - 1900. It is hemispherical in form and unmarked. It is 16mm in diameter at the base and 8.2mm high and weighs 12.8g (0.45oz).
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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