Record ID: SWYOR-8246ED
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub-circular perforated lead seal dating from AD 1900 - 1964. It is a General Post Office seal. It is circular with one flat and one domed face. Strands of copper wire project from four points around the edge. The centre of the seal has been perforated by a circular hole suggesting reuse. The partially obscures the obverse design of the letters G[P]O with a broad arrow above and a numeral, probably 14, below. Measurements are; diameter 19.2mm, thickness 7.2mm and weight 14.50g. The central hole has a diameter of 3.0mm. Compare NLM-60DAB0. The broad arrow was a mark of co…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-755A61
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of modern date (c.AD 1850-1950). Pressed metal elongated sexfoil plate with lugs at its ends folded back. The stamped design comprises a central diamond with bifoliate projections from each point set against incised linear decoration. Dimensions: Length 19.2mm, Width 13.5mm, Thickness 3.9mm, Weight 1.15g. A similar example on the database is NLM-537D66.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 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
Spatial data recorded. 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-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: 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: DUR-789DC0
Object type: LID
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lid or closure, probably modern, dating from about 1900 - 1980. This is a circular hollow screw cap or lid from a vessel such as a very small bottle or vial.  Externally, the face is decorated with a representation, in relief,  of a flower on a stalk with four leaves.  The edges adjacent the face are knurled.  the inside walls of the cap appear to be threaded.  The walls are deformed due to damage.  It measures 10.2mm in diameter, 4.8mm high and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-054376
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead maker's name-plate or plaque of Modern date, probably post AD 1750. The plaque is sub-circular or oval in design and has a scalloped edge. One end is sheared off and is missing. The centre of the plaque contains the inscription R W WITTY / MAKER / HULL. This is surrounded by a decorative border of a series of arches surrounding an inscribed line, with a dot under each arch. The reverse has signs of solder suggesting it was fixed to another metal item, but there are no rivets or other forms of attachment.  The plaque is 34.3mm long, 32.9mm wide, 3.7mm thic…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-0527E3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron ring of uncertain date. but probably modern, AD 1800 onwards. The ring is a flat, oval disc with a large circular hole in the centre. The width of the hoop varies. The iron appears to be a strip which is shaped to overlap one part of the loop, and finishes with a rounded end, through which there appears to have been a rivet. The ring has a rusty colour corrosion. The ring is 33.8mm in diameter and has a central hole of 16.9mm diameter.  It is 3.5mm thick and weighs 8.0g. The object is likely be modern but its use is uncertain and it is undiagnostic.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-02201A
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A religious medallion. Cast or die punched in copper alloy (or possibly an amalgam with tin) it is oval in shape with a circular attachment loop moulded in at the top. The edge of the medallion has a raised beaded border, and an image of a woman, probably the Virgin Mary, is cast into it. Incomplete lettering around the upper edge possibly reads ()FORD SERVICE FUND. There is also patterning on the reverse but this is largely illegible. It is likely to be modern in origin, a medal from a local Catholic Church. Dimensions: 43mm long and 32mm wide, 2mm thick. It weighs 14.…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7362A3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable scale from a scale tang knife, or folding penknife or razor of probably early Modern date, about AD 1880 - 1900. The object is sub-rectangular in plan, and convex on the outer face. One end is broken. The other is rounded and has a wide shallow grooved collar. There are the remains of an iron rivet at the complete end. The reverse is hollow apart from the terminal. The outer face is inscribed LIBER[TY] which is probaly a maker's mark. The object is 34.5mm long, 14.8mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 4.23g. The maker's mark could refer to Mic…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-60078F
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A round copper alloy medal of the Temperance movement. It is pierced at 12 o'clock for hanging, and the inscription around the outside of the obverse face reads 'Church of England Temperance Society'.The image at the centre, surrounded by a line and dot frame, is of Saint George killing the dragon (presumabely) of alcohol and its associated evils.The Society was formed in 1862 The reverse is shows a book (The Bible?) with a crown above and a sceptre across it Thanks to the finder for photogrpahs and identification Finders ref 1915
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-17D7CB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy possible button or weight, or even a weight later adapted as a button with the additon of two holes, or even a childs toy. The object is plain with two holes drilled on the same plane, approximately in the centre of the item. The item is a nearly perfect circle and the drilling for the holes is very neat. There is no decorationand there are a number of scratches on both faces. It dates to the Post medieval or modern periods c. AD 1600-1900 It is 23mm in diameter and weighs 8.37g Compare to SWYOR-495286  and WAW-2B7B27 recorded on…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-17AF79
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible silver, oval shaped fastener from the Victorian or early twentieth century AD, c. 1850-1950. The decoration is eclectic with many faceted shapes making the overall design.The pin mechanism does not survive but the mounting points for this can be seen on the rear of the brooch. It is in clean condition, complete except for the pin. It measures 41mm long by 21mm wide, and weighs 5.23g. In spite of the brooch being made of silver, it is less than 300 years old and therefore does not qualify as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996 Finders reference: 1872
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 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: DUR-FB32C1
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy badge of the Modern period (c.AD1931). The badge is in the form of a bunch of eight blackcurrants on a vine with a single leaf on the right with the face of a 'golly' on the currant two below the leaf,there are traces of enamel on the face and some of the currants.The reverse of the badge bears the pin hinge at the top; the pin is missing. The registration number 768931 can be seen near the bottom of the reverse. The makers mark  'W.Miller 118 Branston St. B'ham' cannot be seen. The surface of the metal on both sides is sli…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7182E4
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern gold fitting, probably from a bracelet or strap, dating from AD 1850 - 2000. The object is a loop, decorated on one face and plan on the other. There are three lines of applied filigree running along the decorated face. The two outer lines are twisted giving a rope effect, and the inner line comprises a chain. The underside is flat and undecorated. It has a bright dark gold colour. The object is 23.0mm long, 4.8mm wide and 7.75mm thick.  It weighs 1.13g. The item is probably the strap loop from a modern bracelet or belt strap. It is not old enough to need …
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: NLM-4CD817
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Brown copper alloy pendant. Phallic pendant, deemed Roman in its style but recent in date by the original reporter - perhaps an inference from the suspension loop, inter alia.. Length: 40.7mm, Width: 40.7mm, Thickness: 6.9mm, Weight: 25gms
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-4BF7F4
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy furniture fitting of post-medieval to modern date, c.AD 1750 - 1850. The fitting is a drop handle and is comprised of a flat attachment studded with two breaks, which may have formed a rectangular attachment loop, a narrow neck and curving handle. The handle is triangular in both plan and section and the tip curves forward slightly. The triangular portion of the handle appears to be decorated with a shield shaped device however its exact nature cannot be determined. The reverse of the fitting is slightly concave and undecorated. The metal has a…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-1146ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy coin; a heavily clipped penny of Edward VII dating from the Modern period, AD 1901 - 1910, Part of the king's head, facing right, remains on the obverse and part of Britannia seated on the reverse The coin is dished and very worn on the convex face, so only the king's ear is visible. The date and the legends on both sides are all missing.  The remaining portion of the coin is 16.5mm in diameter and 1.5mm thick. It weighs 2.5g.
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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