POST MEDIEVAL CUFF LINK

1720

An incomplete silver cuff link element, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1720s to AD 1800s).The cuff link element is octagonal with an incomplete circular sectioned shank and a concave back. The shank has a diameter of 3.2mm. The edge of the element is formed by the upper edge being folded over at a right angle. There is fine engraving on the upper surface of each with an octagonal border with slightly scalloped sides. In the centre is a rose with four main petals alternately with four smaller petals or calyx. The four main petals have a curved line inside the edge. The centre of the flower is circular and cross-hatched. There is some shading in the form of lines radiating from the centre of the flower.The element measures 13.2 mm in diameter and 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g.The element is a light to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.Several similar cuff link elements have been recorded on the PAS database including: IOW-FBD221, IOW-4A7C02, SUSS-F91492, LON-BAD6E2, LON-427394 and WILT-323F27. All are considered to be late 17th Century to 18th Century in dating, and are generally considered to be less than 300 years and therefore not classified under the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.