LON-042481: An early Post Medieval lead alloy (pewter) dish dating to the 16th century

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Unique ID: LON-042481

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An early Post Medieval lead alloy (pewter) dish dating to the 16th century. The dish is relatively small with a diameter of 115.11mm. The dish has a slightly convex base, concave tapering sides and a flange just before the rim which has a square profile. On the rim are two maker’s stamps (touch marks) one of which is a Lombardic A and the other is a rampant lion. There are no other marks visible. Dimensions: thickness: 13.83mm; diameter: 115.11mm; weight: 157.49g. Identification and dating by Tony Pilson and Ian Smith based on foreshore context.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1550
Date to: AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 13.83 mm
Weight: 157.49 g
Diameter: 115.11 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st November 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Pewter
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: City and County of the City of London (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Billingsgate (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ3380
Four figure Latitude: 51.503293
Four figure longitude: -0.085156
1:25K map: TQ3380
1:10K map: TQ38SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst searching the Thames foreshore.
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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