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LOT 274 Group of archaeological finds including heart-shaped casket

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Clevedon Salerooms

The Winter Specialist Sale

Clevedon Salerooms

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Group of archaeological finds, to include an unusual 17th Century copper alloy (latten) heart-shaped casket, engraved "T.W. F.W. / T. W. DIED DESEMBER [sic] 5 1677", with skull and cross bones motif, later typewritten label '17TH CENTURY CHILDS HEART BURIAL CASKET' and note: 'This small heartshaped box may once have contained the heart of a child. It is made of an alloy called 'Lateen' [sic], a mixture of zinc and copper. The heart was thought to hold the "soul" and in certain circumstances was removed for separate burial. Etched on the lid are possibly the initials of the mourning parents T. W. and F. W. beneath a crude grinning skull and cross bones, the universal symbol of death are [above] the childs initials T. W. Could have been named after the father? Finally the inscription 'DIED DESEMBER 5 1677" No it is not a mistake December is spelt with an S"68mm x 68mm x 23mm high, together with a quantity of metal detecting finds to include a part fibula brooch and fob seal, pipe tamper modelled as an embracing couple, shaped hinge stamped SEAL MAKER BIRMINGHAM, several coins (worn), etc.

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