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Description: | A fragment of a copper alloy probable medieval or post-medieval sieve or skimmer. The fragment has a straight edge and c.10mm in from this is pierced with multiple square holes arranged in no particular order. Raised edges around these holes on one face only suggest that they were created with a punch. Only a small fragment of what was presumably a much larger object originally survives.A number of similar objects are illustrated by Egan (1998, 157, fig.126) from late 15th century contexts in London, which he describes as 'skimmers' used for removing items from stew pots. Margeson (1993, 118, no.743-5) also lists three similar fragments from 16th and 17th century contexts in Norwich, suggesting that these implements were in use for a long period with little change to their form.Length: 39.90mm, width: 38.13mm, thickness: 2.54mm, weight: 10.22g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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