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Description: | Treasure case 2010 T443: Disclaimed, returned to finderDescription: Silver stem and terminal from an unidentified object, probably the stem of a spoon. The stem is twisted and culminates in a baluster which supports the figure of an unidentified saint in long robes holding something in one hand.Dimensions: Length: 62.21 mmWidth: 7.97 mmThickness: 5.57 mmWeight: 7.86 gDiscussion: The objects is poorly made and may well be intended to look like an apostle spoon of the 16th century or could be of European make, probably 17th century or later. Compare Klaus Marquardt, 'Eight Centuries of European Knives, Forks and Spoons', Stuttgart 1997, numbers 296-297. As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.Dora ThorntonCurator of Renaissance EuropeBritish Museum
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