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Record ID: WILT-02BF51
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy decorative hinge from either a box or possibly a book fitting, folded on top of itself. It measures 23.92x12.50x4.13mm and weighs 2.7g.
The object consists of two openwork halves c.1mm thick with what appears to be a shorter, flat spike sandwiched between.
One half terminates in a fleur-de-lis a small rivet hole (1.3mm diameter) at the farthest point. Below this is an inverted, rather angular, heart-shaped openwork at the base of which is another rivet hole, complete with iron rivet corroded in place. Below is the c.4x2.5mm are of 'hinge' f…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Chippenham', grid reference and parish protected.
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