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About this object

  • ID:

    A14205

  • Production date:

    late 16th century - early 17th century; (shank) 20th century addition

  • Location:

    In Store

  • A gold pin with a decorative head in the form of a single-masted ship. The hull is fashioned from a large ‘baroque’ pearl with a gold wire mast and rigging. The long, slender, copper-alloy pin is an early 20th century addition. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.

  • Measurements

    L 133 mm; W (head) 33 mm x 21 mm; WT 4.01g; RI 1.52 to 1.66; SG 2.60 - 2.85; Mohs 2.5-4.5

  • Materials

    pearl (calcium carbonate - aragonite, conchiolin, crystal system - orthorhombic); gold; copper alloy;

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-14

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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