Accession No
TEMP.03066
Description
Fretwork handle or suspension loop of copper alloy, possibly for a seal matrix or intaglio. Die or intaglio missing, pin present. Semicircular mount with three flowers.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Norfolk; Great Yarmouth
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.03066
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Brass
Local Term
Measurements
20mm x 29mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Long thin card label previously tied to object, handwritten in black ink: 'Fd. at Yarmouth Norf. 1848. LXV p.208'
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Analysis)
See examples with similar handles 1936.584 and 1883.598 A.
Event Date 1/10/2024
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Fretwork handle or suspension loop of copper alloy, possibly for a seal matrix or intaglio. Die or intaglio missing, pin present. Semicircular mount with three flowers.
Event Date 1/10/2024
Author: Heather Donoghue
FM:319748
Images (Click to view full size):
