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Unique ID: BM-CF72AB
Object type certainty: Possibly
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A copper-alloy object, possibly the composite handle of a wax spatula dating to the Roman period. The stop comprises two identical elements which originally flanked and secured an iron blade, of which only a small portion survives. Each element possesses a flat rectangular plate with a circumferential rib, creating a rounded trapezoidal cell. Beyond this plate, the element becomes hemispherical in section. Each element is hollow, but filled with lead solder. Fragments of iron corrosion, representing the blade adhere to the lead solder. Each element measures 32mm in length, a maximum of 9mm in width and 3mm in thickness. Together the elements weigh 5.74g.
A second example of this type of handle was also found in the riverine deposit, where it was combined with a composite terminal. It is recorded as BM-1D36AE. Compare with a wax spatula handle from Lank-Latum, Germany illustrated by Boeselager (1989, Abb. 12, 229) which although solid rather than composite is similar in form.
Notes:
SF 526. Seen 3.5.18
Class: Wax
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Quantity: 1
Length: 32 mm
Width: 9 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 5.74 g
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Other reference: Box 9, Bag 1
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Fragment
4 Figure: NZ2115
Four figure Latitude: 54.52984883
Four figure longitude: -1.67701825
1:25K map: NZ2115
1:10K map: NZ21NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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