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LOT 1707
Medieval Silver Annular Brooch
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (0.92 grams, 18 mm).
Composed of a slender round-section frame with free-running tongue, decorated with punched annulets to both sides of the neck. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector near Yapham, East Yorkshire, UK, in 24th July 2016 by Mr David Brooks.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-9A109A.
Declared and disclaimed as Treasure with reference no.2016 T562.
Accompanied by a copy of the Report for HM Coroner with reference no.2016 T562.
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