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CUFF LINK
Unique ID: ESS-BD57D3
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Silver disc from an incomplete cuff link. The disc is circular and has a stamped design of a flaming heart pierced by two downward pointing arrows. There are three droplets (of blood) below the heart. There is a silver wire loop soldered to the reverse. The disc measures 15.94mm in diameter and is 2.29mm thick. The oval loop is 6.51mm long, 1.53mm wide. Weight 0.81 grams
Date: Post Medieval: late 17th Century-possibly early 18th century
Discussion: The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.
Laura McLean
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T752
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1710
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.29 mm
Weight: 0.81 g
Diameter: 15.94 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd October 2010
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2010T752
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
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