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CUFF LINK
Unique ID: NLM-ED52E4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver cuff link, as kindly identified by the finder. Discoid sheet metal plate with rim; a silver loop is soldered to the back. The front bears a central vegetal motif with radially spiralling leaves within a central sunken panel framed by a series of tiny juxtaposed triangular stamps. A further linear border divides the surrounding plain field from an outer zone of juxtaposed pellets, again within a sunken gutter. Crumpled at opposite sides. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1660-1720. In view of its age and material the object is to be submitted to the Treasure process, ref. 2017 T184.
Diameter: 16.2mm, Thickness (clear of loop): c.1mm, Weight: 1.00gm
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2017T184
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1660
Date to: Circa AD 1720
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st February 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM35279
Treasure case number: 2017T184
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Binbrook
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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