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Description: | A corroded and incomplete lead object - possibly a mount or strap-end - of post-medieval date.The irregular disc bears a cast coat-of-arms on the upper surface. This crest takes the form of a shield with a diagonal double band extending from the top right to bottom left corners and contaning the image of a quill pen. Surrounding the band is a field of small pellets in regular rows. The shield is surrounded by floral scrollwork and there is a corroded motto at the bottom. It has been suggested by Geoff Egan (pers. comm.) that the arms depicted here are probably derived from those of William Shakespeare; however, this piece is likely to be later in date than Shakespeare himself.The object measures 32.6mm high, 34.7mm wide and 6.8mm thick. The weight is 29.28g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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