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Description: | A copper alloy Post Medieval dress hook dating from AD 1500 - 1650. It is of Read's Class E, Type 7 (heart shaped). It has a rectangular attachment loop, a sub-circular openwork body and a sharp hook descending from the lower edge and bending backwards. The upper edge is bilobed, and each lobe contains a trefoil shaped opening. The lower corners are formed into scrolls and the central part of the plate can be interpreted as a truncated rose motif. Compare LIN-B7B28A, HAMP-3E4A08 and SWYOR-062EB3. This design is also in Read's catalogue as number 454 and 455 on page 113 (2008, Hooked-Clasps and Eyes). This design seems to be less common than other types of dress hooks. The dress hook is 30.8mm long, 16.5mm wide and 2.1mm thick. 2.38g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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