Hook
1700-1799 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Small hook of thick sheet silver. There are four large holes in the back, which narrows and curves forward at its base, ending at the front with a stylised scallop shell soldered to its point.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver hook with four holes for attachment, Ulm (Germany), 1700-1799. |
| Physical description | Small hook of thick sheet silver. There are four large holes in the back, which narrows and curves forward at its base, ending at the front with a stylised scallop shell soldered to its point. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Elaborate shield with hatched bar across the centre. (On inside of hook.)
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 371L-1872 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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