EAR SCOOP
Unique ID: KENT-B3D336
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation 
A bent silver earscoop with a shaft of quadrangular section and tapered point, ending in a pick perhaps for use as a toothpick. No decoration. This object was probably part of a toilet set kept in a case. It dates to the 17th century.
Notes:
2006 T208. Report by Dora Thornton.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2006T208
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th April 2006
Personal details
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Recorded by: Dr Andrew
Richardson
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Identified by: Dr Andrew
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Secondary identifier:
Ms Dora Thornton - [
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2006T208
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
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Spatial metadata
Region: South East And London
County: Kent
District: Shepway
To be known as: Hythe
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
Discovery metadata
Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land[scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined[scope notes]
References cited
No references cited so far.
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Audit data
Created:
Wednesday 15th November 2006
Updated: Monday 27th February 2012
