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These keys were used to eject the stem of a candlestick.  This trefoil shape is an early eighteenth century introduction.

A lead object, dating to c. AD 800 – 1000, thought to be a gaming piece used in the Viking

Due to the amount of distortion it is not entirely certain but the bezel appears to be formed from two

A Roman period ear scoop or ear spoon, used for cleaning out the ears. This personal hygiene practice was also

Girdle-hangers date from the early Anglo-Saxon period (AD 450 – 600). They commonly occur in pairs, mainly worn by woman

With the body missing it is difficult to be sure which god this is but bearded male figures are associated

A silver gilt circular reliquary box, dating to the 15th to mid 16th century, depicting the Lamb of God (Agnus

This is thought to probably be a figurine of a satyr; a woodland creature who was a follower/attendant of Bacchus.

The dating of the object is reasonably certain and its style is similar to other Irish buckles on the PAS