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Description: | A composite cast silver alloy bead possibly from an item of jewellery or a composite dress ornament / dress fitting. The bead is broadly cylindrical in form tapering to a blunted point at either end. It seems to be formed in two parts and be hollow, the two elements being soldered together at the mid-point with a relatively thick central ridge. Either end is decorated with a raised wire-like design consisting of a flower formed with eight radiating petals. At the centre of the design is a raised boss like knop. A large tare is present on the upper edge of the bead presumably where it attached to a loop. The damage is relatively old suggesting it occurred at time of deposition. The bead is a mid grey silver colour with an appropriately aged patina.DimensionsWidth; 12.5mm. Diameter; 10.6mm. Weight: 0.78 gramsDiscussion and Dating:The form of this bead is comparable to more ornate silver and silver-gilt post medieval (16th Century) examples (Thornton 2006 and Darch 2008). The function of this example is unknown; it is possibly a 'dangler' from a brooch or dress accessory. Other functions could include a decorative bead from the end of a rosary or belt end (Thornton 2006).References: Thornton, D. 2006: Treasure Report - York Area - Yorkshire (2006-T353)Darch E. 2008: Treasure Report - Foulsham Area, Norfolk (2008-T77)Peter Reavill
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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