PENDANT 566315

Description: Report on a pendant cross from Brockenhurst, Hampshire 2013 T424 Parish/County: Brockenhurst, Hampshire Post-medieval nickel-plated pewter pendant cross, complete, but now in two parts. A cross fleuretty with a large hanging loop at the top. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis identified the body metal at the break as pewter (an alloy of lead and tin), with no detectable precious metal. Copper and nickel are the main components detected in the surface plating. The object therefore does not qualify as Treasure as defined under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Weight of the two pieces: 8.56 grams. Beverley Nenk Curator of Medieval Collections 6 November 2013

Date: 1500 - 1700

Object type: PENDANT

Last import: September 22, 2022