Find Spot record 9386/0/0 - Post medieval find, unlocated
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Summary
An incomplete late 17th or early 18th century lead-alloy child's toy watch was found during metal detecting survey
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} An incomplete late 17th or early 18th century lead-alloy child's toy watch. Only part of one of the original two sides was found. The outer edge has a border of small pellets and a wide flange enclosing a ring of rococo-style decoration. There is a beaded circle around the chapter ring, marked with the hours I to XII in roman numerals. The numerals alternate with pellets which indicate the half hours. The dial in the centre is plain, and the hand, which has an arrowhead pointer, indicates 12 o'clock. Toy watches reflect the contemporary designs of real timepieces in fashion at particular periods and thus are quite easy to date.
<1> Egan G., 2006, Report of the Portable Antiquities Scheme 2005, p.307 (checked) (Article). SNN107516.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN107516 Article: Egan G.. 2006. Report of the Portable Antiquities Scheme 2005. Post-Medieval Archaeology. 40 pt2. Society for Post-Med Arch. p.307 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 61 63 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 1 2019 1:41PM
