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DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Unique ID: ESS-F0EB98
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Treasure Number: 2012 T177
Period: sixteenth century (?)
Date of Discovery: 28/2/12
Circumstances of discovery: whilst metal detecting
Description: silver-gilt lozenge shaped object, perhaps a fragment from a dress accessory/ fastener. The object is now broken from the corners closest apart in width. The front is silver-gilt and a ridge runs down the central length of the object, with striation marks, possibly used to add texture to the surface, running perpendicular to the central ridge. On the reverse is soldered a hook, with the pointed end of the hook turned back towards the now broken end.
Dimensions: Length: 13.92 mm, width: 11.12 mm, thickness: 4.95 mm, weight: 0.59 g
Discussion: Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Janina Parol, Assistant Treasure Registrar, The British Museum
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T177
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 13.92 mm
Width: 11.12 mm
Thickness: 4.95 mm
Weight: 0.59 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: CIMS OEF 7079
Treasure case number: 2012T177
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Surface Treatment: Gilded
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
To be known as: Colchester District
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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