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Description: | A complete silver die stamped cufflink element of 17th Century dating.The cufflink element (one quarter of a pair of cuff links) consists of a single disc or cufflink elements, with a concave reverse. The disc is circular in shape, with bevelled edges. The back are undecorated, with traces of solder present. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below (Lewis form 1, type A).Similar examples can be found from Norfolk (2014 T319; NMS-1F8FB6) and Cambridgeshire (2014 T284; BUC-0D17F4). This design is believed to be a reference to the marriage of Charles II (1660-1685) to Catherine of Braganza in 1662.The disc has a diameter of 13.0 mm and are 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.0 g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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