Record ID: IOW-1076B8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-Medieval skillet handle (1679-1717 AD). The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan, flat on the upper face and convex on the underside ('D'-shaped in cross-section). On the upper face there are incised letters: S E with an incised linear groove above and below the letters. This handle has a dark green patina with patches of corrosion. It has an old break at each end and two old dents on the underside. 30.6 x 24.4 x 9.6mm. Weight: 44.25g. The letters: S E are probably part of the name CLEMENT TOSEAR (I and II) of Salisbury who were bell founders and also sand cas…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.