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Description: | An incomplete sheet silver whistle (c. 1600-c. 1700). Treasure case no. 2013 T36.This sheet silver object was cylindrical in cross-section prior to being misshapen. The closed end is concave and the opposite open end has a straight break. A small loop soldered on to the body secures a free running silver wire attachment loop. Close to the closed end, a square panel on the body is decorated overall with tiny annulet-like stamp marks.The find contains a minimum of 10% silver and predates 1712. It thus qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of precious metal content and age.Length: 27.48mm; width: 18.63mm; thickness: 11.02mm; thickness of sheet: 0.28mm. Weight: 4.09g.
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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