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Description: | A copper alloy unidentified object of probably Post Medieval date. The circular object tapers slightly from the base to the top (Diameters: 15.9mm top - 16.9mm bottom) and has a central circular hole whose diameter measures 7mm. The upper face is decorated with 13 stamped double annulets. The sides are decorated with plain bands at each edge, each followed by a beaded band and with the central band stamped with more double annulets. The bottom of the object is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina. There is no evidence of attachment. The finder suggests that this could have been an end cap from a knife or dagger, but there is no iron corrosion from the tang, and it would be more normal for the central hole to be rectangular or square. There is no evidence of wear from being threaded on a string. One possibility could be a small and decorative spindle whorl. The punched decoration suggests a Post Medieval date.
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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