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PENDANT
Unique ID: NLM-404BBD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy pendant. A small composite object of machined components, perhaps a craftsman's sport or an individually crafted piece made by a person with an interest in light engineering. A serrated cog has a star of ten points attached to it, presumably by brazing. A central spherical boss is likewise attached to the middle of the star. A tiny [diameter 2.2mm] suspension loop is attached to the cog. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900.
Diameter: 16.6mm, Thickness (overall): 4.9mm, Weight: 0.84gms
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1850
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.9 mm
Weight: 0.84 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM40762
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Keelby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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