Rights Holder: St. Albans District Council
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Unique ID: BH-6A6642
Object type certainty: Certain
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A circular silver cufflink with downward-angling rim. The upper surface is decorated with two hearts, set side by side, a crown above. This decoration is executed in low relief, while the recessed background is stippled. A loop has been attached to the centre of the hollow underside.
The motif of two hearts under a crown was used to symbolise the marriage of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza in 1662, although the style probably remained in fashion for some years after. Such cufflinks are commonly recorded through the Treasure Act, similar examples including 2005 T168 from Kensworth, Bedfordshire (TAR 2005/6: 138, no. 612).
Notes:
In terms of age, and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T272
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Height: 5.2 mm
Weight: 0.96 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012
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Treasure case number: 2012T272
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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