Post-medieval silver mount found in Deeside declared treasure

A silver artefact believed to date back to the early 17th Century has been declared treasure after its discovery in Flintshire.

Gordana Mitchell, of Deeside, found the mount while metal detecting in March 2013.

It features a motif of a female saint with long hair, botanical scrolls and a cherub.

The mount is thought to be a decorative hinge or a decoration from a small bible or prayer book.

Dr Mark Redknap from National Museum Wales said: "Although incomplete, it is an interesting example of 17th Century decorative silverwork."