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POST MEDIEVAL WEIGHT
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Probable post-medieval lead weight or decorative mount. Sub-circular, with a four petalled 'tudor rose' with large central pellet in high relief on the upper face. The edge is damaged, but retains traces of an upper and lower flange forming a recess similar to that found on the edge of pot mends, perhaps a means of attachment. There is a central blind hole on the reverse.Diameter 55 - 62mm. Height 17mm. Weight 296g / 4151gn. This is close to 3/4 of a Troy pound (4320gn).1500 - 1900.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Troy |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500 |
| Culture / Origin | Troy, United Kingdom |
| Department | Troy |
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Image & data: The Portable Antiquities Scheme via Europeana · Licence: BY 3.0.
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