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Description: | A silver-gilt dress-hook cast on one plane, the triangular backplate with scalloped edges. The domed boss with applied filigree and granulated ornament, some losses. The reverse soldered with transverse bar, the curved fastening hook missing. 16th Century. Length: 14 mm. The precious metal content of the dress-hook fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act in that it is greater than 10%. Bet McLeod, Curator, Department of Prehistory and Europe, British Museum
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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