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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy fob seal of late post-medieval to modern date. The fob seal comprises a circular intaglio set within a circular band which is fitted to an articulated semi-circular handle. The intaglio is incised with an elaborate design which can not be determined as the central most section has been lost. The break reveals a white metal by which the intaglio may have been secured into its setting. The intaglio is set within a deep copper alloy circular band which is likely to have held a second intaglio at the other side. A small central spike can be seen projecting from within the setting.An articulated semi-circular handle is also present with elaborate foliate decoration though the terminal has been lost to old breaks.The metal has a mid green patina and is in good condition. The fob seal (with handle) is 24.4mm tall, 21.9mm wide, 7.2mm thick, the intaglio is 17.9mm in diameter and weighs 6.1g.
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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