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EAR SCOOP
Unique ID: SUSS-40B547
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A small, undatable silver scoop, probably an ear scoop, broken at one end (where the suspension loop would have been). It has a tiny tear-shaped bowl which is concave and a slender tapered stem (which tapers towards the bowl), of flattened oval cross-section, with a simple notched moulding near the scoop. The bowl is not set at an angle to the shaft.
The maximum thickness of the handle measures 1.39mm and the minimum measures 1.02mm. The maximum width of the handle is 4.24mm and the minimum is 2.92mm.
Notes:
This find went through the Treasure Act process, due to the fact that the find could not be dated, it was returned to the finder without inquest.
Evidence of reuse: None
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2003T315
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 32.7 mm
Width: 4.24 mm
Thickness: 1.39 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th October 2003
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2003 T315
Treasure case number: 2003T315
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Mid Sussex (District)
To be known as: Nr. Lewes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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