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TACK
Unique ID: PUBLIC-373628
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper-alloy tack from the Post-Medieval to modern periods, circa 1600-1800.
The head is circular in plan with a convex top and concave back.The integral shank is of rectangular cross section and is distorted
Tacks such as these were often used to attach leather to furniture. The object has a brown patina. Diameter 15.29 mm. Length 4.66 mm,. Weight: 1.741 grams.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 4.66 mm
Weight: 1.741 g
Diameter: 15.29 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 27th December 2005
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Nr Wimborne
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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