Record ID: DEV-CED67B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-medieval silver brooch, comprising the upper part of the frame in the shape of a crowned heart (c. 1600-1750). The upper part of the heart survives along with the crown, which is single domed with a central jewel. There are two apertures above the band of the crown which is decorated with two subtle ornaments.  No maker’s mark survives. Mesaurements: The fragment is 19.9 mm in width, 14.1 mm in height, and 0.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.67 g This is a fragment of an artefact type that has been widely reported as Treasure. Comparable and more complete exampl…
Created on: Wednesday 18th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buckland Newton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-4D7DF8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III (1696) made into a pendant and later a brooch. The original silver sixpence is in slightly worn condition. At the crown there is a small deposit of solder visible on both the obverse and reverse of the coin. This suggests that the solder fills a small hole that had previously served to suspend the coin around the owners neck as a pendant. At the same time that the suspension hole was filled, a hinged pin and loop were soldered to the reverse of the coin to convert it into a brooch. The pin is now missing. The style of hinge suggests that the conversion to…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cattistock', grid reference and parish protected.