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Description: | A cast copper alloy hooked tag of early post-medieval date. The hooked tag measures 22.6mm by 18mm by 3.9mm and weighs 2g. It comprises a heart-shaped back plate with a frilled edge, an incomplete domed front and the stub of a hook at the pointed end of the plate. On the back of the plate are two stubs which are all that remain of the attachment loop. Adjacent to the stub of the hook, the dome is decorated with a three-petalled flower, but the rest of the decoration cannot be discerned due to the damage to the domed part. This is a cheaper version of the silver gilt dress hooks which were fashionale during the 16th century, for example SOMDOR150, from Williton, Somerset.
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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