Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Plaque
Anti-steel plaque. Relief of open topped 'transitional' blast furnace mid-19th century, comprising a stone base surmounted by wrought iron stack, and inscription in Welsh. Translation of inscription - 'Iron to Friend Steel to the Enemy'. Possible Merthyr links.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
92.36I
Acquisition
Donation, 1992
Measurements
Length
(mm): 78
Width
(mm): 60
Height
(mm): 7
Weight
(g): 139
Material
lead
Location
National Waterfront Museum : Transformations Case 1
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