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Medieval silver brooch
Silver-gilt brooch frame.
The frame from a hexagonal openwork brooch. The frame is decorated with six brambled acorn knops, and the back is flat. At one point on the frame there is a cast restriction in the hoop, for the pin (missing). The frame is slightly misshapen, and broken at the restriction of the pin.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2011.7H
Find Information
Site Name: Llantrithyd, Vale of Glamorgan
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2009 / April / 19
Notes: 3 to 4 inches down in cultivated soil
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 30/3/2011
Measurements
external diameter / mm:22.0
diameter / mm
thickness / mm:1 to 1.5
weight / g:2.268
Material
silver
Techniques
gilded
Location
In store
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