DRESS HOOK

TREASURE CASE : 2002 T15

A single silver-gilt dress-hook, originally one of a pair, cast as one in the form of a raised rectangular box or book, the edges decorated at intervals with large globular knops. The centre of the box or book is cast with simulated granulation enclosing a trefoil loop and heart motif in the centre. The junction of the box and hook is cast with a baluster knop. The book or loop (?) is broken off at the point at which it begins to curve. The gilding is well-preserved. On the reverse, single complete bar. Discussion: The find is closely related to the Parham dress-hook, 2001 T 347. See also the dress-hooks from Williton, Somerset (Treasure Annual Report 1998-1999, no. 217). See D Gaimster et al., 'Tudor silver-gilt dress-hooks: a new class of Treasure find in England', Antiquaries Journal, 82 (2002), cat. 9. Dimensions and metal content: Length: 26 mm; width: 17 mm; weight 3.1g; silver content: 96 per cent.

In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

D THORNTON

See Treasure Annual Report 2002 (2003), p.106, no.136.

This Treasure Case was reported prior to 2007 at which time PAS database records for items of potential Treasure became mandatory. As such some information may be missing from the record and no image of the object could be located.

The details of this find are now being added as part of a retrospective documentation project by the FLO in order to ensure maximum retention and accessibility of knowledge.