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TOY
Unique ID: LON-E7FAA1
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy object probably a toy, probably dating 17th - 18th century. The toy comprises openwork flowers in a vase within a frame. The upper edge of the frame is broken and missing and the central stem of the flowers is broken but present. The vase is decorated and has two handles, it contains a single stem with three flowers. The frame is rectangular with a twisted rope pattern and an open work scalloped edge. There are no obvious surviving points of attachment. The shape is slightly distorted.
There are no parallels within Forsyth & Egan (2005). It resembles a framed picture. It is also very similar to the Annunciation pilgrim badges which depict three lilies within a vase. However the style of this piece is more similar to Post Medieval pieces rather than Medieval.
Dimensions: length: 34.35 mm; width: 23.50mm; thickness: 1.27mm; weight: 2.92g
Reference: Forsyth, H. and Egan, G. 2005. Toys, Trifles and Trinkets. Base Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800. Unicorn Press, London.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 34.35 mm
Width: 23.5 mm
Thickness: 1.27 mm
Weight: 2.92 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Floral
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: London (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: City of Westminster (London Borough)
Parish or ward: St. James's (London Borough Ward)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TQ3079
Four figure Latitude: 51.495004
Four figure longitude: -0.128722
1:25K map: TQ3079
1:10K map: TQ37NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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