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Description: | A medieval mount in the form of a miniature shield with the royal coat of arms for England. The quarters with the lions couchant retain their red enamel. The quarters with the fleurs-de-lis have lost their enamel background.The shield is convex and has a means of attachment on the reverse The mount is silver-gilt with enamel, and dates from the mid- to late fourteenth century. Dimensions: height 15 mm, width 11 mm Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J P Robinson
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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