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Unique ID: IOW-A08C02
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A compete and worn post-Medieval to Modern lead alloy weight (c. 1750-c. 2000).
The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. There are two drilled circular holes that pierce through.
This weight is grey with patches of a darker grey patina.
These weights were and are used to weigh down the hems of curtains, and perhaps also skirts.
Diameter: 28.4mm; thickness: 3.3mm. Weight: 20.70g.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1750
Date to: Circa AD 2000
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.3 mm
Weight: 20.7 g
Diameter: 28.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th January 2018 - Sunday 14th January 2018
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Other reference: IOW2018-1-53
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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