Record ID: SOMDOR-E61546 - POST MEDIEVAL pin

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Unique ID: SOMDOR-E61546

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

The spherical head of an openwork cast copper alloy pin, probably of 16th century date. Some traces of gilding can be seen. The pin head appears to have been cast to imitate the filigree work which is seen on other pins of this date, which are often made from precious metals. The sphere is divided into two hemispheres by one band of 'filigree'. Each hemisphere is formed from three circles of 'filigree' and each of these in turn is made of three smaller circles. In the centre of the smaller circles and in between the larger circles there are tiny sub-rounded decorative bosses. There are six in total on each side. A small stubb of the pin shaft is visible on the main band of 'filigree' which divides the sphere in half. Diameter: 12.31mm Weight: 1.23g

Notes:

This item has been donated to the Somerset County Museum (accession no. TTNCM 135/2007/3).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1599

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 12.31 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 20th December 2005

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: TTNCM 135/2007/3

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Otterhampton area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: SOMDOR
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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