Record ID: DUR-B42691
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval cufflink or button dating from c. AD 1660-1720. The design conforms to Lewis Form 1, Type A. Description: The artefact consists of a stamped sheet disc with a circular plan and down-turned flange. The obverse is decorated with two hearts positioned side-by-side below a crown on a stippled background and plain flange. The reverse is undecorated with a central wire loop containing a broken iron fragment  - probably the remains of the chain connecting this cufflink to another. Dimensions: Diameter: 12.81mm; Height: 5.94mm; Weight: 1.86g. Discussion: Cr…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-375C6E
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver cufflink of the 'Crown and Heart' type, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD1662-1700). The cufflink comprises a single disc with downturned edges that terminate in an out-turned flange. The face is decorated in counter-relief with a crown above two hearts on a stippled field. The loop, soldered to the reverse, provided an attachment point for a short piece of chain, which would have in turn linked to the other disc of the cufflink (now missing). There is damage, folding, to the outer flange of the cufflink, and the loop on the reverse ha…
Created on: Monday 7th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravensworth Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-CB775D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver cufflink comprising two discs with downturned edges that terminate in an out-turned lip. The face is decorated in counter-relief with a design of a heart surmounted with a flame, with two oblique arrows in saltire behind it. To either side of the flame the background within the raised circular border is stippled. The two parts of the cufflink are joined by an ovoid wire link attached to a loop soldered to the reverse. The cufflink is in generally good condition: the heart design on both discs cufflink has a number of fine scratches, and the bottom edge of one dis…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 31st May 2017
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