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Description: | TREASURE CASE 2009 T215: Post Medieval Dress pinDate of Discovery: 14 April 2009Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detectorDescription: Cast silver pin with hollow, spherical head and cylindrical shaft which tapers to a point. Decorated with applied filigree and gilding on the head.The head is divided into upper and lower hemisphere sections by two bands of filigree around the circumference. Both hemispheres contain four large filigree circles arranged in a quatrefoil design, separated with a broken projecting knop. Each circle contains four smaller circles, again arranged in a quatrefoil, with a central knop that is missing on all but one. There is a small filigree circle with missing knop at the apex of the head. The lower hemisphere has a further four knops adjacent to the shaft. A small amount of gilt survives where the shaft joins the head.The pin is complete, although the shaft has been bent in three locations, with the original length estimated at approximately 61mm. The head is 11.14mm in diameter. It weighs 4.61 grams.Due to the precious metal content and age of this artefact it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.Disposition: Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service is interested in acquiring this artefact.Laura McLean Finds Liaison Officer, Essex Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service June 2009
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