Metal Detecting Finds – Hooked-Clasps & Eyes

A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying Metal Detecting Finds: Hooks, Fasteners, and Clasps

Discover an extensive range of small metal artefacts like dress hooks, clothing fasteners, and cloak clasps from Roman to post-medieval periods. Perfect for metal detectorists identifying their finds.

If you're a metal detectorist looking to identify your discoveries, this book offers a thorough examination of a wide array of small metal artefacts with one or more hooks. These items, known by various names such as clothing fasteners, dress hooks, cloak clasps, and scarf hooks, are detailed in both textual and illustrative formats.

Key Periods Covered:

• Roman
• Early Medieval
• Late Medieval
• Early Post-Medieval
• Late Post-Medieval

The author provides in-depth insights into the use, origins, and manufacturing techniques of these fascinating objects. The guide also explores a variety of related artefacts, including items with hooks, eyes, loops, rings, and toggles. These intriguing and often beautiful pieces are meticulously studied and cataloged, making this a must-have resource for anyone interested in metal detecting finds and historical metalwork identification.