Gatty Slip for M699: 47 amethyst beads of all sizes found on Sibertswold & Barfreston 1772-1773 (all on one tablet).Continuation of M 6599 (a). String of seven graded sized amethyst beads on wire:7) Large drop-shaped, length 3.2 cm, well shaped, mottled coloration, darker at one end.8) Large drop-shaped, length 2.9 cm, well shaped, pale near white, dulled, slightly chipped.9) Large drop-shaped, length 2.9 cm, rather thick, mottled coloration.10) Large drop-shaped, length 2.8 cm, rather thin and warped, sharp edges, deeper colour, better polish.11) Long, thin, barrel-shaped, length 3.2cm, good deep colour and good polish.12) Stubbier, thick, drop-shaped, length 2.3 cm, mottled coloration, but good polish.13) Small, thinner, length 1.7 cm, mottled coloration but good polish.Either Sibertswold or Barfriston; original label indicated M6599, Crundale 1757, but this is an error.
History
Grave ID
Unknown Sibertswold Downs and Barfrestone Grave
Barfrestone or Sibertswold Downs
Sibertswold or Barfrestone
Object ID
M6599b
Catalogue Number
M 6599 (b)
Material
amethyst (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; amethyst) (Antiquarian Material; N/A)