Accession No
1923.223 A.55
Description
Copper alloy pin or needle. Comprised of an oval cross-section, tapering to a point at one end with an oblong aperture one third along the shaft. The head terminates with a round knob and a bulbous collar below.
Place
Europe; ?Western Europe; ?Switzerland; ?Swiss Lakes; ?Southern Europe; ?Italy; ?Italian Lakes
Period
?Bronze Age
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.223 A.55
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
74mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.233 A[1.85]: 'Bundle of pins, bodkins and needles, of bronze with one of iron.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
Patina suggests that these come from the Swiss or Italian Lakes. The majority probably from Swiss Lakes.
Event Date 1923
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy pin or needle. Comprised of an oval cross-section, tapering to a point at one end with an oblong aperture one third along the shaft. The head terminates with a round knob and a bulbous collar below.
Event Date 25/4/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:312808
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