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Record ID: WMID-20DC94
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy object of uncertain identification. Probably part of a scissor handle dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1400-1600. It is possibly the head and bow of a Roman brooch, circa AD50-200. There is a ridge running down the centre of the bow, otherwise the surface is undecorated and abraded. Length: 32.1mm. Width: 22.54mm. Thickness: 4.75mm. Weight: 2.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4CFAC5
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy scissor handle of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1700 to AD 1900).
The handle consists of a moulded arm that is sub-circular in section and has moulded grooves and projections that give the impression of floral or foliate decoration. The exterior end of the arm has an incomplete loop shaped terminal that is oval shaped in section and would originally have been circular but is now missing one quarter of the loop due to old breaks. At the inner end the arm expands to a flattened rectangular plate.
The scissor handle measures 41.14 mm in length, 25.1…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2012
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