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Description: | A Post Medieval silver cuff link dating to the late 17th century.Curator's report: Description: Two circular cufflinks each with a relief-stamped design depicting a heart pierced by two arrows saltirewise, a flame above. The bases of the sides are marked by upturned rims. The reverses have a wire loop, soldered to the centre, and are connected to each other with a single link stamped with an illegible maker's mark.Dimensions: diameter: 12.85mm; length: 22.98mm; weight: 2.05g.Discussion: Cufflinks bearing flaming hearts are common treasure finds (cf. TAR 2005/6, nos. 615, 616). They are considered to have originally been produced to commemorate the marriage of Charles II to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, but continued to be used as a general symbol of love and/or marriage.Ref: Treasure Annual Report 2005/6: 139, nos. 615, 616.I can confirm that this find contains a minimum of 10 per cent silver. Based on age and precious metal content, this find qualifies as treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.Ian Richardson & Geoff Egan, The British Museum
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