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Description: | An incomplete Post-Medieval to Modern lead object, in the form of a cockerel, possibly dating from AD 1700-1950. The object is possibly a lead toy, cock-shy, or lid from a box such as a tobacco box.The object is in the form of cockerel, cast in three dimensions. In profile the object is broadly 'U' shaped and the central body is broadly circular in cross section. The rounded body tapers to a rounded point that forms the head. There is a circular impression on both sides of the head to represent the eyes. Extending downwards from the head at 90 degrees is the wattle. At the other end of the plump body are six large rectangular shaped projections that represent the feathers. On the underside of the cockerel are two broken rounded knops that were possibly the feet or where the object was attached to a box or stand. The object has a dark grey coloured patina across all surfaces. There is a visible seam on the upper and lower edge of the object.Forsyth & Egan (2005:p.239-240) discuss how shy-cocks may have derived from the Shrove Tuesday pursuit of casting stones or cudgels at a live cockerel which was either tied down or buried up to its neck in the ground. The examples they illustrate are two dimensional and cast in one piece on a stand and dated to the 18th century. This example may be a toy or attached to a box rather than a shy due to its three dimensional form. Similar examples can be found on the database; (BM-D8E926) has a similar form and was discovered in Greater London. Also (LIN-396002) was discovered in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. Both are also suggested as dating from AD 1700-1800.Forsyth, H. and Egan, G. (2005) Toys, Trifles & Trinkets. Base Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800. Unicorn Press, London.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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