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CUFF LINK
Unique ID: NLM-6A2CAE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver cuff link fragment. A flat discoid plate standing proud of a plain rim, with a stamped motif comprising a pair of hearts below an arched crown with joining hands between crown and hearts, the hands projecting from ill-defined marginal features representing their owners. A central scar on the reverse shows the former position of an element connecting this plate with a counterpart. This is a variation upon a romantic theme traditionally associated with loyal celebration of the marriage of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza in 1661. The motif remained popular at least until the Glorious Revolution, in 1688, and some examples of the type are thought to represent Queen Anne (1702-1714). Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1661-1700. In view of its age and material, this object is to be submitted to the Treasure process, ref. 2018 T392.
Diameter: 15.7mm, Thickness (at edge): 0.6mm, Weight: 0.80gms
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: North Lincolnshire Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2018T392
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1661
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 29th May 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM39436
Treasure case number: 2018T392
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Fragment
Surface Treatment: Stamped
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Haxey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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