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Description: | Treasure Case 2012 T77 Post Medieval dress fittingDescription: Post Medieval silver-gilt 'eye' element from a two piece hooked clasp. The fitting is sub-triangular in plan with a 'D' shaped loop extending from the upper edge, and a circular attachment hole in each corner of the triangular plate, probably used to sew the fitting onto an item of clothing. The upper surface has a cast design, of a forward facing bust, with slightly raised areas representing the hair and small depressions to represent the eyes and mouth. There is a decorative zone, which is 'V' shaped, encasing the head on the left and right. The design of this zone is unclear, but could be foliate. The reverse of the fitting is plain. It is 17.37mm long, 16.41mm wide, 2.40mm thick and weighs 1.78 grams. Discussion: The object is similar to previous examples that have gone through the Treasure process, such as 2010 T255 recorded onto the PAS database as ESS-F12A68, and 2009T502 recorded as ESS-205795 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 Museum Service Report by: Laura McLean Finds Liaison Officer, Essex. March 2012
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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