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Description: | Treasure Case: 2011 T508 "Harold Hill" Area, Essex: Post Medieval Spoon Date of Discovery: 1982Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst gardeningDate: Post Medieval late 17th - 18th centuryDescription: Post Medieval silver spoon. The bowl is oval and has been slightly distorted. The handle is plain with a tri-lobed terminal; the reverse of the bowl has a raised triangular extension from the join with the handle. The reverse of the handle has a makers mark, formed of the initials HA with two crosses and a crown above.Discussion: The spoon was discovered approximately 30 years ago, whilst gardening. Due to the date of discovery, the spoon was reported retrospectively as Treasure Trove. Under the laws in effect at that time, an item had to be believed to have been buried with the intent of later recovery. This find is likely to be the product of a casual loss, and therefore fails to qualify as Treasure Trove.Disposition: Not Treasure Trove: to be retained by Landowner/finderReport by: Laura McLean (Finds Liaison Officer, Essex) & Catherine Newley (Assistant Curator of Social History Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service). December 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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