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Description: | Lead and iron probable nail fragment. This was found with two other similar objects, one larger and one smaller. All were probably iron nails whose heads were sheathed in lead to retard corrosion. Discoid cast lead sheath with a thick protruding shank of rusted iron. Patinated. This item might alternatively be considered as a homemade button with an iron shank (e.g. Read 2005, pages 82-4), of broadly similar date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1700.Diameter: 18m, Thickness (clear of shank): 3.5mm, Length (overall): 11.6mm, Weight: 7.71gms.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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