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NMS-EDD7F1: Treasure case 2008 T13, Post-Medieval silver button from Horningtoft, Norfolk

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BUTTON

Unique ID: NMS-EDD7F1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

Silver sleeve button, bent and distorted, comprising two discs held by soldered central circular-sectioned shank. The uppermost disc is stamped with a flaming heart pierced by two arrows in saltire. The lower disk is stamped with a makers mark comprising a worn counter-relief M.. Late 17th Century. Diameter12.5mm. Length 8mm

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by a museum after being disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2008 T13

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 8 mm
Diameter: 12.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2007 - Wednesday 31st October 2007

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2008 T13

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Horningtoft

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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