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Description: | Treasure Number: 2011 T510 Harlow area, Essex Post Medieval jewellery fitting Date of Discovery: 17/7/11 Circumstances of discovery: whilst metal detecting Period: 16th century Description: gold dress fastener or decorative fitting. The fastener is lozenge shaped and set with a green stone (damaged) which is contained in a shallow square gold sheet bezel. Around the rim of the bezel a foliate design made of single sheet gold has been soldered on. In some areas this design has folded backwards. Along one edge, between the bezel and foliate design and so concealed when looking at the face of the fastener, three loops have been soldered on- this may have been designed to allow a pin to pass through as a form of attachment to the garment. On the reverse a fine gold wire (incomplete) has been soldered onto the base of the bezel. It has been bent, has a tear and protrudes from behind the edging with loops. Dimensions: Length: 18.49mm Width: 11.30mm Weight: 1.4g Discussion: 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.Disposition: to be determined - Epping Forest Museum contacted 19/12/11Report by: Janina Parol Assistant Treasure Registrar British Museum
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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