|
Date: |
|
Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy seal case, possibly a watch chain seal, but missing its seal matrix, which would have probably been a glass or gemstone intaglio. The body of the case is cone-shaped, triangular in section and circular at its base, with a tapering handle, perforated for attachment. There is no evidence of any setting, however, so the recorder is dubious of this identification, but can only suggest a candle snuffer as a possible alternative. Candle snuffers of this type were used with candlesticks of the saucer type. The snuffer would have been attached to the handle of the candlestick by a chain through its perforated terminal.Bosomworth (1992) illustrates a similar ceramic example with an attachment loop on page 146, No.7933, and a brass example on page 208, No.9596, which are both dated to the Victorian period.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
|