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Description: | An incomplete Early Post-Medieval (AD 1500-1700) openwork cast copper alloy dress hook of Read's Class E Type 3.The sub-circular openwork plate consists of a central cross-hatched object, probably a pinecone or pineapple, with a V-shaped moulded area beneath. On each side is a moulded, engrailed or foliate edge with four small circular perforations to either side. A D-sectioned shank extends below, terminating in break before the assumed pointed hook. A rectangular attachment loop (integral) ascends above the dress hook. The hooked tag has a rough, light brown patina. It is 31mm long, 16mm wide and 5.3mm thick. It weighs 2.83gm.Compare LVPL-702595 which is classified as Read Class E, Type 3 (Read, 2008). Also, compare SWYOR-79830D.
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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