Record ID: LON-D6B757 - POST MEDIEVAL toy

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Unique ID: LON-D6B757

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Post Medieval lead alloy panel from a toy piece of furniture possibly a chair probably dating to the 17th century

A Post Medieval lead alloy panel from a toy piece of furniture possibly a chair probably dating to the 17th century. The panel is rectangular with a twisted rope pattern border. The panel is infilled with an openwork symmetrical pattern. The pattern comprises a central panel with scrolling filling the rest of the space. There are two small rectangular slots arranged along one edge; probably to connect this panel to other sections. On two opposing side of the panel there is further decorative scroll work with a flower terminal on each corner. The lead alloy has traces of "nature's gilding" tin sulphides on the surface.

Dimensions: length: 32.19mm; width: 24.26mm; thickness: 0.90mm; weight: 2.76g.
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Class: Furniture

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Length: 32.19 mm
Width: 24.26 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 2.76 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: City Of London
Parish: City Of London

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ3280
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [view all attributed records]

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