Record ID: DOR-194F53
Object type: EAR SCOOP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of silver implement. The mid section of a probable double ended ear-scoop and toothpick combination.There is a rectangular knop decorated with a central girth ridge flanked by two narrower ridges. From either end of the knop extend twisted shafts or bars ending in breaks. These are likely to have terminated in toilet implements as suggested above. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1650 Dimensions: 33.31 mm x 3.44 mm x 3.26 mm Weight: 1.57 g A possible parallel is recorded from North Yorkshire on the database as NCL-3238E5 (Treasure case 2008 T251). Althou…
Created on: Friday 7th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.