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DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Unique ID: WILT-5F8359
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete Post-Medieval silver mount possibly dating to AD 1500-1600. The mount is oval shape and can be divided into two halves; the upper part is decorated with two scallop shells, with the rounded outer edges of the shells creating the outer edge of the mount. A slight groove divides the shells.
The lower half is undecorated and flat, with a circular perforation. A small step marks the division between the two half of the mount.The reverse part is undecorated and flat with two integral rivets that extend on either side of the perforation.
The mount measures 13.05mm in length, 14.36mm in width and 1.33mm in thick, the perforation diameter is 3.83mm. The mount weights 2.37g.
Good similar examples, showing the same shape and decoration, are KENT-FEE744 (2014T641) and NLM-538148 (2010T539), both dating to the 16th century.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2016T155
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 13.05 mm
Width: 14.36 mm
Thickness: 1.33 mm
Weight: 2.37 g
Diameter: 3.83 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th February 2015
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2016T155
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Broughton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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