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About this object

  • ID:

    A14197

  • Production date:

    late 16th century - early 17th century

  • Location:

    In Store

  • An enamelled gold chain alternately set with 84 floral quatrefoils and 83 octofoil links. This chain is over 2 m in length and was probably worn looped a number of times around the neck. Part of the Cheapside Hoard

  • Measurements

    L (overall) 2448 mm; DM (quatrefoils) 17 mm x 10 mm; (octofoils) 5 mm x 5 mm; WT 63.79g + two loose quatrefoils WT 0.71g, H 570 (outer); W 275 (outer); H 493; W 195 (inner); mounted in double loop (overall)

  • Materials

    gold; enamel

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-26

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

  • Related Group

    The Cheapside Hoard

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