Record ID: LVPL-C396A5
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy jews harp, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1400 to c. 1700 AD). In plan, the jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are incomplete, displaying an old break. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, still containing the remnants of the iron tongue. The jews harp is mid to dark green in colour, with an even surface patina. The jews harp measures 51.20mm in length, 25.37mm wide at the head and 6.71mm thick. It weighs 10.9 grams. Jews harps, or …
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.