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HOOKED TAG
Unique ID: ESS-40C090
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Post Medieval hooked tag. The main body is rectangular with semi-circular knops at each angle, and a further knop projecting from the two longest edges. The upper surface has an impressed design, comprising a six lobed globular design. The projecting hook is soldered onto the reverse. The front of the hook is partially covered by a moulded design extending from the main body. It is cast in silver, with gilding on the upper surface.
Notes:
British Museum report on 2008 T453; post-medieval silver dress-hook from Tendring district, Essex:
Silver-gilt dress-hook, book-shaped with projecting knops and central impressed design. Recurving hook soldered to back, original bar attachment missing. A common type reported through the Treasure Act as 16th Century: see TAR 2003, no. 239.
As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2008T453
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1500
Date to: AD 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 24.07 mm
Width: 12.79 mm
Thickness: 4.21 mm
Weight: 2.22 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 26th March 2008
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2008T453
Museum accession number: COLEM:2010.40
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
References cited
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