Record ID: SOMDOR-E5BB12
Object type: NEEDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavy, silver fluted needlecase with one projecting cast handle in the form of a foliate scroll; broken off projections all around the surface of the case seem to indicate that there were a number of similar handles all round it, presumably to hold on a lid, threaded through with leather thongs. The inside looks as if the case would originally have had a liner, perhaps made of copper sheet or lead? Heavily worn from use. Analysis by XRF indicates an approximate silver content of 94%. Earlier needlecases dating from the 12th to the 15th Century from the Museum of London, made in a va…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2005
Last updated: Friday 25th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulham', grid reference and parish protected.