Record ID: WMID-011C02
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver decorative mount, possibly for a book cover or box, of probable modern date, post 1750. The mount is made from sheet silver. It has an irregular shape in plan view, possibly representing two superimposed capital letters. Due to the highly stylized openwork design of the mount, it is uncertain if the design represents an 'H', 'E', 'I' or 'U' possibly referring to the owner's initials. The front of the mount is decorated with an engraved linear design. The design includes thicker, deeper lines, usually in groups of three, which follow the shape of the mount. The…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
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