Record ID: NLM-415693
Object type: DOOR FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron door fitting. Cast quatrefoil plate with an iron pin at one end, probably swivelling  to mask a keyhole. A simple moulded floral pattern appears on the display side with traces of black oil or lacquer on the back. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Length: 39.1mm, Width: 25.6mm, Thickness: 2.5mm, Weight: 10.94gms
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-333C5B
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Medieval or early Post-Medieval copper alloy scabbard chape dating c. AD 1450-1600. The chape is hollow and cast in one piece with a semi-circular base with a small protruding terminal knop.  Above on the front face is a raised moulded collar decorated with incised oblique lines above which the chape body extends into a sub-rectangular open end with a deeply concave upper edge forming two narrow pointed sides. The front upper edge is slightly lower than the reverse. The front face is decorated with incised horizontal chevron…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1A3097
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Roman copper alloy brooch of the dragonesque type dating from c. AD50-200.  The brooch comprises the 'S' shaped openwork plate, essentially the body of the brooch, missing both terminal heads and the pin. The openwork plate is shaped from a 'D' shaped frame forming the outline of the body, with two further strands of the frame scrolling outwards from the centre. The reverse of the brooch is flat. Unusually, the patina of the metal is black and lustrous, with occasional patches of bright green active copper corrosion.  D…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-377697
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval purse bar with central block and oval-shaped loop. The purse bar (length: 53.25mm; diameter: 8.39mm) is broken at both ends and has a woven, twisted shape. Cast in two halves, it is joined horizontally with a visible central seam. The central block (height: 16.62mm; width: 13.40mm; depth: 10.56mm)  is sub-rectangular in shape with an incised 'starburst' design within a circle on both sides, with integral tapering upwards shank (length: 15.47mm; diameter: 7.80mm) connecting to the oval loop (full length: 24.79mm; width: 18.82mm; lengt…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: SUR-22E547
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy post medieval decorative strap mount in the form of a rose with six petals around a boss of seven pellets. The surface has been coated with black lacquer. The reverse has a pair of integrally cast hooked attachment rivets which retain a small fragment of preserved leather strap.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: NARC-27F32A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1650). The object is a double loop oval buckle with moulded floral decoration on the loops. The frame has moulded rosettes on the outer edges of each loop and a lobed knop at either end of the strap bar, which is narrowed and recessed. The wire pin is missing. Length: 40.21mm, Width: 24.72mm, Thickness: 3.08mm, Weight: 7.1g The object retains black lacquer coating over portions of its surface and has a green/black slightly pitted patina. Whitehead, P 66, No 407
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-E939B2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap or belt mount probably dating from the Post-Medieval period, AD 1500 - 1800. It has a sub-circular octofoil body with a raised circular pellet at the centre and a ring of eight moulded lobe-like petals around it, separated by grooves. The rear face is flat and has two integral fixing rivets. These spikes have been bent over to grip the fabric. There are traces of a black paint or lacquer on the front, and much more surviving on the reverse. Thickness: 6.1 mm Weight: 3.4 g Diameter: 19.2 mm See …
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-AD79DD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Single body sherd of Roman colour-coated New Forest Ware; indented beaker from the 3rd-4th century AD.  The sherd has a light grey surface with sections of light reddish brown, and is coated in a dark brown-grey slip. The fabric is fine and sandy with with no visible inclusions. The sherd has two parallel incised decorations, and has been pinched  to form indents. The fragment likely dates to the period AD 270-340. The sherd is worn and was found in ploughsoil.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EC5B0C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast spectacle or double-looped shoe or knee buckle, with a central strap bar, and with its loops bevelled behind. The central bar of the buckle has a copper alloy pin, rotating freely  The buckle has a smooth patina, with the remains of a shiny silvery-black coating Dimensions: Length 23.14mm, height 17.91mm, thickness 2.80mm and weight 3.28g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ackleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-709189
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy finial from a Post Medieval (18th Century) tobacco jar lid. The finial is a lozengiform octofoil, with moulded convex petals around a central rounded boss, now flattened on one side. The finial has a waisted stalk, with a rivet at the base. The exposed finial has the remains of a black enamel-like paint, visible on its top and underside. Dimensions:  19.62mm high, 19.77mm deep, 31mm wide, and 27.86g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whixall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-5FB2B8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper-alloy Post-Medieval spectacle buckle, dating from AD 1550-1650.  The buckle has been bent slightly. The buckle is composed of a double loop oval with moulded decoration. The outer frame has integral lobed knops at two equally spaced points on each loop and at either end of the strap bar.  The convex obverse and flat reverse give the buckle a semi-circular profile.  The corroded remains of the ring of an iron pin have become fixed to the strap bar, though most of the pin is missing.  The metal is dark green in colour, though small patch…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-B6DA3B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy double oval loop buckle, Cassels type 1.4D, dating to c AD 1550 - 1650. It is missing its pin. The slightly angled oval frame is D shape in section with decorated outer edges and small pointed knops at the ends of the pin bar. The underside is flat. The moulded decoration on the outer edges of the frame takes up most of that outer edge and shows a possible floral feature in a widened central part of the frame, flanked by two large notches on each side which themselves are flanked by leaf shapes. Some indication of black colour. Dimens…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: NLM-0D89E1
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy dress hook. A small openwork dress hook with a trefoil plate with a trapezoid loop – narrower than usual – above it. A wedge-shaped collar separates the head from a short sharp backward-pointing hook; Read early post-medieval Class E Type 5. Faint traces of a black coating appear on the back. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Length: 28.5mm, Width: 12.4mm, Thickness: 1.6mm, Weight: 1.44gms
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7F7374
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy badge or brooch. Cast sub-rectangular frame with rounded ends, of flat D-section. Th function is suggested by opposed drawn wire loops – presumed to be a pin seat and its catch – on the flat back. Painted gloss black overall, and bent outwards from the middle. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1850-1950 Length: 28.3mm, Width: 18mm, Thickness (clear of pin gear): 1.2mm, Weight: 2.43gms
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waltham/Toll Bar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7F48B6
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible clasp fragment. D-shaped frame with flange along its straight side and spurs at either end, perhaps to enable rotation. The outer display side bears a spindly vegetal trail as ornament; the back bears maker’s details rendered in modern capitals: [-]&S B’HAM / PATENT No 21[--]. Painted black overall. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900 Height: 26.6mm, Length: 15.3mm, Thickness: 0.8mm, Weight: 1.86gms
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waltham/Toll Bar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-FD2F91
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy buckle of post-medieval date (c. AD 1550-1650), incomplete only insofar as it is missing its pin. The object is a double-looped oval buckle with moulded decoration, probably worn vine scroll. The frame is externally angled on the front, bevelling echoed internally on the reverse. It has been bent around the centre in profile, presumably through use. Possible traces of a black lacquer coating are retained in the depressions of the moulding. Measurements: 31 mm in length, 19 mm in width and 4.87 g. Without illustrating an identical example, Whitehead (200…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: WILT-D5E203
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Medieval/Post Medieval copper alloy dagger chape, dating to c AD1450 - 1600. Ward-Perkins Type III. The find consists of rounded lower half with a knop terminal at the base. This section is decorated with a scallop shell design achieved by a series of radiating groves that emanate from a central openwork trefoil. The rectangular upper half is surmounted by a collar with worn cable decoration, and a slightly flaring sub rectangular casing with crenellated top edge. It has a black colour on this outer face, worn in parts. The reverse is a thin sheet of meta…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kington St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-0739DB
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy awl of probable late Bronze Age date, 51.32mm in length. One half has a sub rounded cross section and tapers to a point, 5.87mm diameter. The other has a sub rectangular section and tapers to a rounded chisel tip. The surface is black and pitted. The pitted parts show an underlying light brown colour, and there is no evident decoration. Weight 5.63g.
Created on: Sunday 25th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: NLM-5E9979
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper  alloy, green, with good remains of black lacquer. Spectacle buckle, widened outer edges with cast floral design, good remains of black lacquer. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1550-1650 Length: 40.3mm, Height: 30.0mm, Thickness: 2.8mm, Weight: 9.01gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-353071
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A minature copper alloy sword, probably a Post Medieval to Modern toy, dating from AD 1800 - 1950. It is a model of a Roman gladius in a sheath or scabbard. It has no defined pommel, but just a grip with concave sides, expanding to the guard and pommel terminal which are of equal width, and which are oval in cross-section. A narrower and thinner segment of rectangular cross-section represents the blade below the grip, and aboove the mouth of the scabbard. The scabbard is wider and thicker. It has gently tapering sides and terminates in a blunt point. It is decorated with a groove …
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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