Record ID: SOM-792ED1
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2013 T642: Disclaimed and returned to finder A single silver-gilt dress-hook, originally one of a pair, cast as one in the form of a raised box or book, the edges decorated at interval with large globular knops, seven in total. The centre of the box or book is cast with simulated granulation enclosing an elaborate trefoil flower and inverted heart motif in the centre. The junction of the box and hook is cast with an elaborate trefoil flower. The gilding is well preserved. On the reverse is a single complete bar. This form of dress-hook is paralleled by a pair of bo…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Friday 24th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.