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KNIFE
Unique ID: LVPL-94403C
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper alloy knife end-stop dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is oval in cross-section with a square sectioned terminal and is decorated with five circular collars of varying circumference. The square terminal is decorated around its sides with a series of squares. The central larger collar is decorated with a series of three bands of pellets.
At the base of the object is a slot which contains the remains of the iron tang which is corroded. The object has a light green patina and is in fair condition.
The object is similar in form to seal top spoons which are dated c. AD1550-1650. A similar example which can be found on the database is LVPL-081291, https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/634325.
Dimensions: 21mm in length, 9mm in width, 7mm thick, 7.2g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1650
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 21 mm
Width: 9 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight: 7.2 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st August 2015 - Thursday 10th September 2015
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Washingborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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