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A lead alloy weight of late Medieval date, used by goldsmiths in relation to bullion. It is rectangular with inwardly curving sides. The upper surface is filled by a fleur-de-lis in low relief; the lower surface is plain. The object now has an off-white colour.The object measures 11.8 mm in length, 10.2 mm wide, 3.6 mm thick and weighs 3.10 g.Although this example is slightly lighter, the mass of comparable objects (HAMP-DA84C2) Its mass of 3.62g relates to an eighth of a Paris troy ounce (30.5g) allowing for c. 5% loss to wear and corrosion. The form and mass are comparable with a pair of bullion weights illustrated in Biggs and Withers (2000, 49; refs. 156, 157) and examples on this database include; HAMP-DA84C2 and SF-8F1591.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Troy |
|---|---|
| Date | 1300 |
| Culture / Origin | Troy, United Kingdom |
| Department | Troy |
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