Record ID: LVPL-9E1D13
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very fine medieval gold annular brooch dating from the 15th century. The brooch is hollow cast and is hemispherical in section. Part of the frame is made up of a pair of very finely cast three-dimensional clasped hands, the right hand faces the front and is positioned over the left. There is a raised band immediately below the knuckles suggesting the end of a sleeve. The left hand, facing the back of the brooch, has the same band but is less pronounced probably due to wear. There is a small hole about 1mm diameter where the thumbs of the hands meet on the inner edge of the frame. Cuff…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warrington', grid reference and parish protected.