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Name/TitleHook

About this objectIt is possible that this was used as a tool, and that the smaller hook was used for instance to extract broaches from tatch.

Medium and MaterialsHook - Iron
Handle - Ash

MeasurementsTotal length: 1 foot 5 inches
Blade: 7 1/4 inches (across curve)
Neck: 1 1/4 inches
Socket: 4 3/8 inches, open on one side for 3 1/8 inches
Handle: 8 1/2 inches, of which 4 1/2 inches is enclosed in socket
Upper hook: 4 3/4 inches (round curve)
Backward projection of upper hook: 2 inches
Lower hook: 1 1/4 inches (round curve), projecting 3/4 inch

Object numberSTMEA:A.4618

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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