Record ID: NMS-415C35
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold pendant, of roughly circular shape, made from small pieces of gold sheet soldered together. The centre is formed of a square foil collet set set upon a base of spiral-coiled gold wire and set with a stone, probably a rock crystal. Around this were originally four similar rectangular collets set with what are probably garnets, forming a cross shape. One collet is missing entirely, another is missing its setting, but two adjacent collets survive complete. In the angles of these collets are elaborate fleurs-de-lis manufactured from strips of sheet gold set on edge,…
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-DF65D7
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A small gold sphere decorated with a single band of gold wire around the circumference. This has a line of arches of gold wire on both sides extending approximately halfway up each hemisphere. Above these arches are multiple small pellets covering the top and bottom of the sphere. At the top is a small loop formed from gold wire with a piece of bent gold wire through it, possibly the start of a chain or larger loop to enable the object to be attached to a chain. Bears some resemblance to Tudor dress pins but the fitting/ attachment loop suggests it might be a decorative dress accessory.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Akenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF1927
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Cast gold figurative pendant; depicts a standing female saint, possibly the Virgin Mary; plain flat reverse with a protruding circular attachment or suspension loop; the front depicts a prominent circular halo behind the head, long flowing hair and a gown with folds in the drapery; the L.H. arm is bent at the elbow with the hand touching the hair above, the right hand gathers the gown at the side of the body; the gown extends below the feet in a semi-circular base with a small collar and knop protrusion below; overall the figure is of fairly crude workmanship, an observation that supp…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near NETTLESTEAD', grid reference and parish protected.