YORYM-066357: Post-medieval : Silver-gilt openwork bead

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BEAD

Unique ID: YORYM-066357

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Treasure case No: 2006 T353 Openwork silver-gilt bead, made in two hemispherical hollow sections soldered together as marked by transverse band of cable ornament. The openwork structure made up of foliate spirals with small projecting knops. Wide gilt loop for suspension at the top. Hollow cylindrical setting for another element, now lost, at bottom. Approx 1.5 cm diameter. Weight: 4.2g. Possibly a decorative bead for wearing on the end of a rosary or belt end. Not dissimilar in facture to the Tudor dress-pins of the 16th Century.

Notes:

As it was found before 1997 this falls under the Treasure Trove Act; where evidence would have to point to the object having been deliberately hidden with the intention of recovery. The bead is most likely to be a casual loss, therefore does not constitute Treasure.

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 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.9 mm
Weight: 4.2 g
Diameter: 14.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 1997

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Treasure case No: 2006 T353

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Multiple
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: York Area

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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