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Description: | A fragment of incised decorative plaque / band of gold probably dating from the late medieval or early post medieval period (1380 -1500 AD). The band is incomplete; it is incised with a motto and was probably attached to the base of a thimble or similar type of personal artefact. The band is rectangular in plan and cross section; in profile it is bowed. It seems that the band has been folded at least 6 times to form a small rectangle of gold which has subsequently been straightened to its present shape. Evidence for this folding is present in a series of creases; these are most obvious on the inner / reverse face of the object. The two ends are snapped probably as a result of folding. The band measures 29.2mm length, 4.9mm width, is 0.4mm thick and weighs 0.77 grams. The band is decorated on one side. The reverse is plain. The decorated side is inscribed with a motto which is incomplete due to the nature of the artefact. The inscription is contained within a panel formed from incised horizontal lines. The lettering of the inscription is highly ornamental and is formed from scroll like lettering which has been created from a series of incised lines. The motto reads: IN MEMO[ ]. It is possible that if the example was complete it might read: IN MEMORIA [followed by a set of initials or name]. The style of the lettering is similar to that on late medieval and early post medieval coins. When the lettering is compared to that on seal matrices it suggests a date in the Tudor period 1420-1480. There are not enough letters to narrow the date further and the style of the lettering itself is relatively ornate and relatively difficult to compare.StatementIn 1985 this item would not have been considered under the Treasure Trove law due to the lack of proof of it being buried with the sole intention of recovery. BibliographyKingsford, HS: 1928, "The Epigraphy of Medieval English Seals" Archaeologia Second Series: Volume XXIX, pages 149-178
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