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SPOON
Unique ID: YORYM-C12142
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
An incomplete cast silver spoon of post-medieval date. The spoon has an oval bowl which has been bent out of shape as a result of its deposition. The bowl is undecorated. One end of the bowl tapers into the narrow rectangular stem which terminates in a worn break a short distance from the bowl.
On the reverse of the stem, close to the break, is a worn rectangular panel stamped with a worn design, though possibly a rampant lion, representing the start of a hallmark. Any further hallmark elements are missing due to the break in the stem.
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Discussion
In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T260
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 61.7 mm
Width: 22.4 mm
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 5.8 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th April 2011
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2011T260
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cottingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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