Record ID: DUR-3B9605
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Modern collar badge c.AD1900-1920. It appears incomplete, or possibly mis-cast. It has a semi-circular lower section, with the rounded end at the base. At the top is a trefoil motif, with hollows in each foil on the front. Reviewing this record in September 2021, Peter Hart suggests this could possibly be a collar badge of the Durham Light Infantry's 6th Battalion, the lower section of the badge representing the distinctive Light Infantry bugle horn.Citing Colin Churchill, Hart further notes of the Durham Light Infantry's 6th Battalion that "During their short exi…
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 27th September 2021
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Record ID: DUR-C12CC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
Flat circular lead weight. It has two central circular perforations and is slightly bent out of shape. Despite looking like a button, these weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. They seem to come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today.
Created on: Monday 19th April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-C11D85
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
Lead Post Medieval fabric weight. Circular with two circular perforations in the centre. These weights were (and are) used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. They seem to have come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today.
Created on: Monday 19th April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-C0CD50
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
Lead Post Medieval fabric weight. Sub-circular with two circular perforations in the centre. These weights were (and are) used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. They seem to have come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today.
Created on: Monday 19th April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-52F401
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bag/cloth seal from the 19th century. It is sub-circular in plan and has been bent. The upper face has three lines of letters in relief, they are worn and so difficult to read but could be cyrillic as Russian seals are known in Britain.
Created on: Monday 8th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-E213A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bolton
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead fabric weight, flat and circular, with two holes in the centre. Of simple design, with rounded edges and no decoration. These weights were (and are) used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts. They seem to have come into use perhaps in the eighteenth century, and are still available to buy today.
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Record ID: LVPL-555B72
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead owl standing 52mm high, probably dating to the 18/19th centuries. It is solid and has detail on both faces. The owl is depicted with large eyes, a hooked beak, pointed ears and detail on the wing, breast and tail being picked out. It appears to have been attached to something as there is a broken base, measuring 12mm in diameter, at the end of the feet. Geoff Egan has said 'It is possible that it is part of the series of 'shy' toys, like a shy cock, set up to be knocked down by having sticks thrown at it'. If this is so the owl would have been on a larger base to enable it…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-9C3603
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wigan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy button from the 19th century. It is slightly bent at one side. There are 2 circular perforations (stitching holes) in a small central circular hollow. Around this hollow is a circle which is decorated by radiating lines.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-F5C6A5
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead/pewter figurine of a panther or other type of large cat which stands 29mm high. It is running and has all legs outstretched. It appears complete but there is wear around the face and at the end of the legs. There are casting seams visible around the edges of the figurine. This was probably a toy and most likely dates to the 19th or 20th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-8BB785
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead commemorative medal for the Chester Historical Pageant of July 1910. To the right the object depicts the coat of arms of Chester with a helm above. Around this is the inscription and Chester motto 'ANTIQVI COLANT ANTIQVVM DIERVM', ie 'Let the ancients worship the ancient days'. The left depicts the standing figures of Hugh Lupus and St Anselm. The inscription reads 'CHESTER HISTORICAL PAGEANT IVLY 1910'. # In the exergue below the figures (missing from this example) is the explanation of the scene 'HUGH LUPUS & ST ANSELM/ FOUNDED THE ABBEY OF/ ST WERBURGH'. The token is…
Created on: Monday 2nd July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 14th August 2014
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