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VERVEL
Unique ID: BH-64FD13
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver vervel of 'washer' type, inscribed on one side in italics *Edw.Lord.Mountague
Vervels were small rings used in falconry, and were fixed to the birds jesses, the leather thongs that were attached to the bird's ankles. Conteporary treatises on the sport indicate that vervels sometimes served a functional purpose as a point of attachment for the leash. They also normally carry the name of the owner of the animal and sometimes his or her place of residence.
The form of this vervel and the style of lettering indicate that is propbably of 17th Century date. The inscription therefore is likely a reference to Edward Montagu, 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton (1563 - 1644), or his son, the 2nd Baron (1616 - 1684). The Montagu family home at Boughton House, between Weekley and Geddington in Northamptonshire, is less than 20km from the findspot.
Notes:
The age and precious metal content of this item meet the criteria for Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996.
Inscription:
*Edw.Lord.Mountague
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Declared Treasure but returned to Finder as Museum unable to acquire
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2015T789
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1684
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.56 g
Diameter: 11.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2015T789
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: Barnwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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