15 carat gold: England.

Doug

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Thanks for looking ........Doug.


"When was 15 carat gold used?

It was only a legal standard of gold in British jewellery between 1854 and 1931. During this time 12 carat (.5 or 500 parts per thousand) was also used.

These two standards were replaced by 14 carat in 1932. Neither 12 or 15 carat gold were legal standards before 1854.

This means that any piece of antique gold jewellery from Britain with the 15 carat hallmark dates somewhere between 1854 and 1931."


Gold cufflink.
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Sword belt mount.
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Mixed finds.
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WW1 general service button bottom right.

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Bottom right. Token or gaming token 1860-1870.
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Copper-alloy sword belt mount of post-medieval date (c. AD 1600 - 1700)
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Gold cufflink.
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Thank you for your kind words and views.

There is archaeological evidence from a survey carried out in the next field that the site has been occupied for several thousand years.

From dig report:-

• "Period 1: prehistoric (c. 8500 – 1000 BC)

• Period 2: possibly prehistoric (c. 2500 BC – AD 50)

• Period 3: medieval (c. AD 1100 – 1500)

• Period 4: post-medieval (AD 1500 – 1900)

• Period 5: modern (1900+)"


Bronze slag possible evidence of Bronze Age metal workings?
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I have to laugh when I look at what we find here in the US as old stuff, compaired to your finds over there :) Love to see your posts, congrats
 
Nice assortment of finds, good info on the gold as I have a 15 Kt. gold ring and was curious of the age, glad to know thank you!
 
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