Record ID: DUR-7DC028
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold sheet dress hook, probably the covering for a copper alloy dress hook. It consists of a sub- body with a rounded terminal from which projects a thin strip. This strip would have bent over to form the hook but it has broken. The upper part of the main body is bent and has uneven edges and top. The front of the body is decorated with an incised semi-circle on each side, just before it narrows towards the rounded end. Length 27.92mm. Width 12.22mm Weighing 2.0g . The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations o…
Created on: Monday 10th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.