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Description: | A cast lead alloy Post Medieval shield shaped weight dating from about 1500-1800. It has been roughly cast and has a slightly concave base; it is undecorated. The material has a number of deep gouges and scratches due to wear and damage; there is also a roughly carved 'W' on the upper surface. The weight has a light-medium grey patina with small areas of ferrous corrosion probably indicating an iron handle. It is in fair condition and weighs 477g (just over 1 pound); it is possible that the original weight was 1.5lbs but this has been reduced due to damage and wear and the loss of the loop. An example of a shield shaped weight of relative size and weight may be found on the database at PAS record ID: LEIC-70A961 (decorated), but Medieval examples normally have a design in relief and do not have an iron loop, so it is suggested that this is a Post Medieval example.Length: 57.7mm; Width: 42mm; Thickness: 25.5mm
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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