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Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy clothing fastener or dress hook of post Medieval date. The hook, when complete, was either of sub-circular or shield-shaped design. The rectangular attachment loop and curved hook are missing. The central boss is of openwork design. compare to complete examples in 'Read, 'Hooked-Clasps & Eyes', Class E, Type 3, especially number 336. Dated c.1600-1700
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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