2003-07-09 10:32:00 Daniel Pett dpett 2011-02-24 13:22:23 Daniel Pett dpett PAS-BDF674 Crescent A strip of very flimsy sheet gold describing an even crescentic shape, broadest in the middle and tapering gently to the ends. The terminals are expanded a little to form oval tabs, each with a central perforation, although one tab is broken across the perforation. This loss evidently occurred in antiquity, for there is a secondary perforation in the neck of the terminal. The edges of the crescent, including the tabs, are entirely outlined with closely set punched dots. The dots are about 0.9mm across, protrude beyond the surface by about 0.2mm and number 6-7 per centimetre. Dimensions and metal content: Present length: 264mm; maximum breadth: 11.7mm; thickness: approximately 0.1mm; weight: 2.9g. X-ray fluorescence analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate gold content of 90 per cent.The precise form of this ornament is new, but it can be related stylistically to the earliest goldwork in Britain and Western Europe. Although recalling to mind the gold lunulae most often found in Ireland, the Braithwaite piece is much less substantial and elaborate. Neither does it have the strong curvature of lunulae. It is an important addition to the repertoire of primary beaker goldwork from Britain. A strip of very flimsy sheet gold describing an even crescentic shape, broadest in the middle and tapering gently to the ends. The terminals are expanded a little to form oval tabs, each with a central perforation, although one tab is broken across the perforation. This loss evidently occurred in... When found the object was folded up into a small parcel, about one inch (2.5cm) across. The finder unravelled it to reveal a sheet-gold ornament, but the folding has left numerous transverse creases, some sharp. The Treasure Valuation Committee recommended to the Secretary of State that the finder=s reward be reduced by 10 per cent because of this. Gold PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC -2500 -2000 11.7 264 0.1 Multiple Other Good Incomplete 2003-07-09 10:32:00 SOUTH YORKSHIRE POINT( ) From Map SE04SW SE0441 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 1 PAS Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2003 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.