Post Medieval – Hooked Tag

Finds from Wirral

Hooked Tag

Two of our verified finds. Can you guess what they are ?

Portable Antiquities Scheme Statement

A complete copper alloy hooked tag dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1450-1500).

The object is cast in a single piece and comprises of an oval plate with three loop projections, one at the apex and one at either side to form a trefoil. An integral rectangular hook protrudes from the base of the plate and curves inwards, terminating with a rounded edge. The plate face is decorated with an incised and punched design of a spray of three flowers bordered with ring and dot motifs and horiontal collar at the beginning of the hook. The reverse is undecorated.

Dimensions: Length 32.66mm; width 22.71mm; thickness 1.82mm; weight 5.06g

 Have a look at the links below to the Portable Antiquities Scheme to learn all about them. 

https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1052559