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Description: | A Post Medieval lead alloy toy plate dating to the 17th century. This example fits into Forsyth & Egan's (2005: 257) category of Design 37. The plate has a broad flange, straight sloping wall and flat base. The rim has a beaded edge and the flange is decorated with diametrically opposed designs linked by broken scrolling. There is a four-petalled rose in the centre and the prominent calyx points extend beyond an enclosing plain circle. The edge of the wall is defined by a beaded ring. There are three small sections missing from the rim.This plate is very similar to no.8.37 which is dated to the 17th century (ibid.).Dimensions: thickness: 2.64mm; diameter: 36.68mm; weight: 6.01g.Reference: Forsyth, H. and Egan, G. 2005. Toys, Trifles and Trinkets. Base Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800. Unicorn Press, London.
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