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Anglo-Saxon chatelaine from Finglesham grave 169 6-8th century
Anglo-Saxon chatelaine from Finglesham grave 169 6-8th century
Anglo-Saxon chatelaine from Finglesham grave 169 6-8th century

Anglo-Saxon chatelaine from Finglesham grave 169 6-8th century

a hand forged steel chatelaine of the Anglo-Saxon period, based on the find from grave 169 dated from the 6th to 8th century containing a central ring from which a fire striker or sharpening steel hangs (faux) and two sets of long link chain 3 links each terminating in a large ring, for female dress use. made in Sheffield England by Daegrad Tools