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WEIGHT
Unique ID: DEV-5D4E8E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy weight, probably from a clock, of post medieval to modern date (c. 1800 - 1950). The object is in the form of an acorn, with a circular suspension loop projecting from the base if the cup. The acorn tapers inwards from the cup. It terminates in a pointed knop, representing the remains of the style.
The weight measures 31.10mm in length, 14.88mm in diameter and weighs 22.58g.
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 1800
Date to: Circa AD 1950
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 31.1 mm
Width: 14.88 mm
Weight: 22.58 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's reference 19
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: Teignbridge (District)
To be known as: Ipplepen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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