Record ID: SUSS-5B83D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copper alloy trade weight dating c. AD 1826-1835.  The weight is flat and circular with a central circular depression and two incuse stamped marks. A ewer, laver or coffee pot, the inspection mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders, who controlled the lawful making of brass weights in London and a quartered shield with the sword of St. Paul the mark of the Guildhall of London. The reverse is plain and covered in striations and scratches. The object has a dark green patina on the upper surface, the reverse is dull.   The weight measures 12…
Created on: Sunday 11th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-AE1555
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast lead alloy Modern crucifix pendant. The celtic style wheel-headed cross is decorated on the upper side with bordered curvilinear vegetal motifs occupying its arms. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The suspension loop has broken from the top. A similar example on the database is NLM-984416.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-6DBC47
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast modern copper alloy watch winder. AD 1850-1900. It consists of a circular loop with opposed lugs: one is a hollow winding key, and the other is the seat for a swivel attachment to a fob. Both lugs have collars at the loop attachment. The winder measures 19.7mm long, 14.1mm diameter, 2.2mm thick and weighs 1.51 grams.
Created on: Saturday 9th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-8DBEFA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy signet ring of Modern 18th-19th century date. It has a sub-circular hoop that expands in width to the bezel. The bezel is in the form of a fox head, consisting of the back of the head, ears, eyes, snout and teeth. One of the eyes still has the remains of a red glass. The hoop is at its widest behind the fox head and narrows round to the jaw. The outer surface is decorated with fine incised lines which imitate the animal's fur. The ring has a dark green patina. It measures 22.5mm in diameter. The widest section of the hoop is 6.1mm narrowing to 2.8mm. The hoop is 1.9m…
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-1F5032
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to early Modern zoomorphic cast copper-alloy vessel leg, probably dating to the early to late 19th century AD. The vessel leg is zoomorphic, probably depicting a ram, with its head moulded depicting symmetrical inwardly-spiralling horns, curly forelock, large pointed oval ears, with almond-shaped eyes surmounded by hairy brows followed by an elongated snout and long furry neck. The head transitions into one enlarged hind quarter with leg angled perpendicular to its face, terminating in a cloven hoof. The reverse of the vessel foot is shallowly hollowed at the face with…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-9587B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double loop buckle. The loops are oval, one loop has a slightly widened outer edge. The second loop is distorted but was probably the same. The buckle has beveled sides to the outer frame and narrow inset strap bar. The pin is missing. The frame measures 12.1mm in length and 17.2mm in width and is 2.4mm thick. It weighs 2.13grams. Whitehead (2003) illustrates similar buckles on page 53, which he dates to c.1350-1650 AD
Created on: Thursday 28th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Findon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-6044A2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy three piece button. The front is pressed sheet with a raised crown and the raised inscription EAST SUSSEX GOAL around the outer edge. The pressed sheet back has an incuse inscription running round the seperate wire loop projecting form the centre. The inscritption reades R E HAYWARD/LONG ACRE/LONDON. It measures 25.1mm in diamter and weighs 4.44 grams. R E Hayward was based at 50 Long Acre and made private livery buttons as well as military and other uniform buttons. The current East Sussex jail (which is close to the findspot of this button) in Lewes was build in …
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-6AAFA5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy toy in the shape of a human head. The item is sub-rectangular in plan and mostly oval in section. There is a rectangular slot running through the object which starts at the lip and finishes at the top of the head; this would have held a rectangular bar attached to the jaw; this is 7.4mm long by 3.2mm wide. On one side is clearly depicted a human face with lined forehead, lidded eyes and open mouth with top lip depicted, the left side of the jaw extends downwards into a point and appears complete, the right side is missing due to an old break. The reverse has the wor…
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 7th October 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-023720
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval or modern two piece copper alloy thimble. The thimble is tall with a low rounded top. It is 19.4mm tall, 15.3mm in diameter at the base and weighs 2.1 grams. The base is unthickened, above the base is a band of circluar indentations, a 3.0mm wide undecorated band, another band of circular indentations then a regular series of rows of circular indentations. The top has concentric circles of round indentations. The joints between the top and sides and where the sheet has been overlapped to create the sides are visible inside the thimble. Such two piece thimbles are mass pro…
Created on: Friday 30th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-0C0345
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy D shaped buckle, with off set bar and copper alloy roller. The front surface of the buckle has bevelled edges, but the reverse is flat. The bar is offset to fit a heavy strap. This type of buckle were developed in the 19th century for use on horse harness (Cuddeford 2001, p.35). The buckle is complete apart from the pin. The surface is a pale brownish-green colour.
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-9C3007
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold half-sovereign of Victoria, dated 1870.
Created on: Friday 27th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Selsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0C0094
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy oval knee or shoe buckle, dating to 1720-1790 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B1A3A3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 19th century silver thimble with a rocker arm incised band. Hallmarked Chester. Date letter 'O' for 1897 - 1898 AD.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-6A14C2
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast lead bag seal or cloth seal. The seal comprises two discs of lead with a folded lug connecting the two. One of the discs has been pushed through the second disc and has then been stamped. One disc depicts a large arrow – which is pointing upwards. Below the arrow the letters CIB appear in a row. Below the letters are the numbers 19[--], possibly suggesting that this seal dates to the early 1900’s. There is some corroded lead and soil between the two discs. The lead has gone a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Friday 7th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Udimore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-2BF905
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver finger ring. The hoop of the ring has been constructed from two strands of wire, which have been soldered together side by side. One of the strands has a circular section and is undercoated. The second strand has been twisted to look like rope work before being soldered to the first piece. The bezel has been formed simply by the two adjacent strands being knotted together. There is a crack in the hoop, which has started to open out. The ring does not look worn. This finger ring is 19th – 20th century in date.
Created on: Friday 17th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-8D1E92
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast lead bag/cloth seal. The seal is roughly circular and quite thick. One surface has been decorated with an indeterminate pattern/design. The other has the number 11737 stamped onto its surface. The seal appears to be complete. The lead is worn and a mid whitish-grey colour. This seal probably dates from 1800-1900.
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sompting', grid reference and parish protected.