About this object
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ID:
A14205
Production date:
late 16th century - early 17th century; (shank) 20th century addition
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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.
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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
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Materials
pearl (calcium carbonate - aragonite, conchiolin, crystal system - orthorhombic); gold; copper alloy;
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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