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Description: | 2005 T477"Circumstances: Found while searching with a metal detectorDescription: Incomplete silver gilt dress-hook, sub-triangular comprising trefoil plate, small central boss between larger boss on each foil and small lobe with boss at junction between, and on each outer edge, of each foil. Reverse with transverse bar along upper edge and remains of separate hook set at right angle and projecting from point at base. Cf. more complex composite examples in Gaimster, Hayward, Mitchell and Parker Antiq. J. (2002), figs.1 and 2.Date: 16th centuryDimensions: 16 x >18mm. Weight 2.35g.The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996."Author: Steven AshleyDate: 7/11/05 | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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