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Description: | A complete copper alloy dress hook dating to c.1550-1700, an example of Read Class E, Type 3. It consists of three elements, at the top is a loop which is roughly rectangular in shape, the shorter edges slope diagonally towards the object. Attached to these sides is a circular domed disc surrounded by a flat border. This disc is decorated with raised lettering reading 'Ihs.' Attached to the bottom is s curved hook made of thin metal that terminates in a point. The object is dark green in colour and in good condition. It weighs 2.3g and measures 25.57mm in length, 13.86mm in width and 2.29mm at its thickest point.
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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