The Adam Park Project

Item Information:

Catalogue Number: 03/12/007 Source: TAPP Archaeology Surveys Location: No 3 Adam Park Report No: Report No.19 Artifact Type: Domestic Item Production Date: 2013-11-21 00:00:00 Dimensions of Item: 42mm dia x 32mm Copyright with The Adam Park Project

Other Description:

One item of silverware was recovered from the test pit. A silver band 32mm high and top diameter of 42mm was recovered from the depth of the water bottles. The bottom of the piece seemed more roughly crafted and had an internal diameter of 32mm. The hallmark was still visible. The anchor and lion motive indentified the maker as being from Birmingham in the United Kingdom. The ‘F’ suggested it was made from imported silver

Historic Context:

The maker stamp of ‘B&B’ identified the manufacturer as Edward Booth & Benjamin Boden from Birmingham manufacturing silverware in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The exact purpose of the piece is a mystery. It was initially describes as a napkin ring by those who found it but the rough inner surface of the lower base suggests it was fitted to a bigger base. The nearest similar piece seems to be what is described as a ‘dish holder’ but otherwise no match has been found.