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Description: | A set of Post Medieval lead alloy cuff links dating c. AD late 17th - 18th century. This set of cuff links consists of two discs secured by a long oval link. Each disc is octagonal with a concave reverse and an integrally cast loop. The front surface is decorated with a floral pattern comprising a central rose with five petals around a central cross hatched pellet, there is a small calyx projecting between each petal, all within a plain linear border.Cuff links with similar designs are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database e.g. IOW-4A7C02 and LON-C990D7 which are both silver examples with the note that this design of cufflink was popular at the end of the 17th century into the 18th century.Dimensions: length: 31.27mm; width: 17.47mm; thickness: 5.73mm; weight: 3.95g.
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