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Unique ID: LON-0B8287
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An early Post Medieval copper alloy hooked tag of Read Class E Type 5 dating AD 1500-1600. The hooked tag is openwork and cast to resemble a looped rope in the shape of a trefoil with a trapezoidal loop extending from two of the trefoil-loops. The hook projects from the third, curling beneath itself, the end of which is now broken. The reverse of the hooked tag is flat while the front has moulded decoration in the form of diagonal ribs along the length of the 'rope' which forms the loops. Where the trapezoidal loop extends is a flattened pellet to either side, apparently representing a knot. Beyond, along the two short edges of the trapezoidal loop, are three moulded ribs of 'tassel'. A similar hooked tag is illustrated in Reed (2008:110 No.436). The tag is miscast with one of the openwork loops retaining metal.
Dimensions: length: 30.14mm; width: 19.90mm; thickness: 1.73mm; weight: 2.67g.
Similar examples on the database are HAMP-02F9B3 and LON-63538B.
Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp- or Blunt-Hooked Clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Loops, Rings or Toggles. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset.
A similar hooked tag is illustrated in Reed (2008:110 No.436).
Dimensions: length: 30.14mm; width: 19.90mm; thickness: 1.73mm; weight: 2.67g.
Similar examples on the database are HAMP-02F9B3 and LON-63538B.
Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp- or Blunt-Hooked Clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Loops, Rings or Toggles. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset.
Class:
Trefoil
Sub class: Reed Class E Type 5
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1600
Quantity: 1
Length: 30.14 mm
Width: 19.9 mm
Thickness: 1.73 mm
Weight: 2.67 g
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
4 Figure: TQ3679
Four figure Latitude: 51.49359401
Four figure longitude: -0.04234424
1:25K map: TQ3679
1:10K map: TQ37NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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