2010-11-23 14:53:49 Laura McLean lmclean 2011-05-23 11:15:00 Laura McLean lmclean ESS-BD57D3 CUFF LINK Treasure Case: 2010 T752: Post Medieval Cuff Link Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector. Description: Silver disc from an incomplete cuff link. The disc is circular and has a stamped design of a flaming heart pierced by two downward pointing arrows. There are three droplets (of blood) below the heart. There is a silver wire loop soldered to the reverse. The disc measures 15.94mm in diameter and is 2.29mm thick. The oval loop is 6.51mm long, 1.53mm wide. Weight 0.81 grams Date: Post Medieval: late 17th Century-possibly early 18th century Discussion: The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content. Disposition: Disclaimed Report by: Laura McLean Finds Liaison Officer, Essex Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service December 2010 Treasure Case: 2010 T752: Post Medieval Cuff Link Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector. Description: Silver disc from an incomplete cuff link. The disc is circular and has a stamped design of a flaming heart pierced by two downward pointing arrows. There are three d... Silver Cast POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL 1650 1710 15.94 2.29 Incomplete 2010-11-23 14:53:49 ESSEX BASILDON POINT( ) From Map TQ69SE TQ6791 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 ESS Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.