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Description: | Treasure Case: 2011 T211 Colchester District, Essex: Post Medieval silver cufflinkDate of Discovery: 26th March 2011Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detectorDate: Post Medieval - 17th CenturyDescription: Post Medieval silver cufflink element, formed of a silver circular disc with downturned rim. There is a pressed design of two hearts with a crown above, surrounded by a stippled background. The reverse has s soldered 'D' shaped silver wire loop attached. It weighs 0.81 grams, is 15.44mm in diameter, 1.99mm deep and the metal is 0.46mm thick. The loop is 5.95mm long, 1.20mm wide.The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.Disposition: Disclaimed by Colchester & Ipswich Museums.Report by: Laura McLean Finds Liaison Officer, Essex Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service September 2011
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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