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Description: | Treasure 2008 T575 Post Medeival pendant.Post Medieval cast silver dress fitting. It is triangular with a large suspension loop on one edge. The two remaining edges of the triangle have a trilobed projection with three applied twisted wire loops, and an integrally cast central knop. This trifoil design of applied wire and integral knop is also applied to the main body of the fitting, with an additional six knops surrounding it. There are is a further integrally cast knop to either side of the suspension loop. Each angle of the triangle has a small projecting loop. The front of the fitting has been gilded, however this has worn off on the knops and the loops. The reverse has a sub-triangular stamp. It is 2.29mm long, 19.43mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 3.26 grams.British Museum Report:Post medieval silver dress fitting of roughly triangular form, made in one plane. At the top a large suspension loop, with smaller suspension loops at the angles of the triangle. Two three-petalled flower attachments on either side of lower end, each formed from filigree with knops. At the centre of the triangle is another three-petalled flower similarly decorated. Gilt. The back plain, with indistinct maker's mark.Approx 2.2 cm long.16th Century. Compare TAR 2001, no. 151 for similar design with applied loop on the back.As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.Dr Dora Thornton, Curator of Renaissance Collections The British Museum
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