Record ID: WAW-773AA7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The dress hook consists of a diamond shaped plate, with integrally cast hook. The decoration on the front of the plate consists of a centrally located square, set end to end (diamond / lozenge shape), with a lattice work, set to look like foliate decoration around the out side. Three attachment holes are present, one on either side of the central square. The back of the dress hook is no longer present. Between the plate and the hook, two ridges are present at decoration. The hook consis…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-DD8F47
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked tag or dress fastener of Early Post Medieval dating (c.1500 to c. 1550). The hooked tag is approximately 50% complete, with just the hook missing. It comprises a central oval, with a relief moulded profile (bust with hair covered, facing left) and a cabled border, with a sub rectangular attachment loop present to the side. The edges are bevelled. The back is plain and undecorated. The hooked tag is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. A couple of small patches where the patina has been worn away, probably through handlin…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-5AAB11
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hooked tag dating to the seventeenth century AD. The fragment comprises the central circular plate. This plate is hollow and hemispherical in section. Its upper surface is decorated with a cast floral motif. The underside is plain. The attachment loop is missing and only a small portion of the semi-circular section hook remains. The central plate has a diameter of 14.54mm and a thickness of 1.92mm.
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7A35E5
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy openwork mount or hooked tag of Early Post Medieval dating. The mount is sub circular in plan, with a integrally cast projecting hook on one side. It would have originally been one of a pair, with its partner having an integrally cast loop to recieve the hook. The decoration on the front consists of a Crescent moon, with a face present, looking towards a six pointed star. The hook extends from the star. The back of the mount is plain and undecorated. It measures 39.1mm in length, 23.71mm wide and 2.52mm thick. It weighs 4.9 grams. The mount is mid gr…
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0315F2
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete composite copper alloy hooked tag (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Centuries AD). The hooked tag is composite in nature, being formed from several different elements, with a wire hook and loop solded to the reverse of a die-stamped front plate. The plate comprises a trefoil of hollow domed bosses. Each boss has a central stamped annulet. A separate sheet metal rove, with an engrailed (wavy) edge has been attached in the centre of the three bosses, by a copper alloy rivet. The front plate has an engrailed edge to match the central rove. A wire loop and h…
Created on: Monday 26th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-95F124
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop, a circular openwork central plan, depicting a fleur-de-lis within a linear circle, and a single sharp hook. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 24.81 mm in length, 19.46 mm wide and 1.65 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Post depositional damage has occurred to the clasp, probably due to soil pressure, and has re…
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-27A902
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop with a sub rectangular openwork central section. This section depicts a lyre enclosing two confronted spirals sub mounted by a cross hatched sub lozenge, possibly a pine cone. A projecting collar, with trefoil terminals, is present at the junction between the plate and the loop. A stylised swag and a shallow ridged collar is present at the juncture between the plate and the hook. A single sharp hook is present at …
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 27th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-3C16E1
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver gilt cap badge / single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 16th centuries AD). The clasp consists of two elements soldered together: the decorated rose and the hook. The hook is incomplete and consists solely of a sub rectangular bar section soldered to the back of the decorative front element. The front has been decorated with a five petalled rose type flower. It measures 11.17 mm in length, 10.95 mm wide and 2.96 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 grams. Similar clasps have been recorded on the PAS database including LIN-A…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgenorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-CC52E6
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook or hooked tag, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The hooked clasp consists of an incomplete sub rectangular attachment loop, a diamond or lozenge moulded central plate with engrailed (scalloped) border, with a probable moulded rose in the centre, and an incomplete single sharp hook. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 33.07 mm in length, 17.47 mm wide and 1.54 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-723A71
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy dress hook (single sharp hooked eye), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The hooked eye is irregular in plan, and rectangular in section. It is of an openwork design, with a large sub rectangular eye section. This section is where the matching single sharp hooked clasp would have hooked into. Behind this section is an openwork heart void, with a small circle to either side. The eye is completed by a circular knop. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 23.80 mm in length, 19.34 mm wide and 2.52 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 grams. …
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-88BF55
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy dress hook (single sharp hooked clasp), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop with a sub circular moulded relief panel. The curved edge is beaded and engrailed. The clasp has been decorated with a moulded scallop shell. A shallow ridged collar is present at the juncture between the plate and the hook. A rounded knop is present at either corner of the attachment loop. A single sharp hook is present at the end. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 31.85 mm in length, 1…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C46A82
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver hooked eye / dress hook, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The hooked tag is irregular in plan, and section. It consists of the 'eye' section of a blunt hooked clasp and eye or dress hook. The 'eye' is complete, circular with a bevelled external edge. Six small circular attachment holes are present within the decorative plate. The reverse is flat and exhibits multiple file marks. It measures 32.95 mm in length, 14.68 mm wide and 2.82 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g. The hooked tag is a light grey colour, with a polished surfa…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Measham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-27DB16
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy dress hook (single sharp hooked clasp), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1550). The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop with a sub circular moulded openwork panel. The openwork panel resembles a six petalled flower. A ridged ribbed collar is present at the juncture between the panel and the hook. A single sharp hook is present at the end. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 28.10 mm in length, 13.58 mm wide and 6.18 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green colour, with an uneven surf…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4DF081
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast two piece, probable dress hook (hooked tag / clasp), of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). The clasp consists of a two piece, possibly three piece cast composite hooked clasp. The front piece is circular in plan, with a sheet metal fitting for a gemstone, now missing. Around the outside edge, is a two strand twisted silver wire ropework as decoration. The reverse is plain and undecorated. A sub rectangular separate sheet metal sharp hook is present, attached to the centre of the reverse. Two hooks would have originally been present, as an old break is …
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coleshill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-370A06
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1550). Approximately 90% of the dress hook is present. The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular incomplete attachment loop with a sub circular moulded openwork panel. The openwork panel has a raised central linear circle, with two elongated angular knops to either side and a swg at the juncture of the plate and hook. A single sharp hook is present at the end. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 19.84 mm in length, 16.48 mm wide and 1.59 mm thick.…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E5EE81
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked tag (dress hook) of Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). The dress hook has a circular plate, with a domed centre, and a trapezoidal attachment loop in the same plane as the circular plate. The design on the plate is unclear but possibly a lion or medusa head in relief, within a plain circular border. The reverse is concave. The hook is complete, it is D shaped in section, tapers to a point. The tip curves back on itself. The dress hook measures 34.18 mm in length, 13.01 mm wide and 8.07 mm thick. It weighs 1.9 g. The dress hook is a mid brown c…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E9AD62
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked tag (dress hook) of Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). The dress hook has a sub triangular plate, with a trefoil of moulded domed bosses. Four smaller bosses are present in between each boss. Traces of gilding survives around the base of the three bosses. It has a rectangular attachment loop. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The hook is complete, it is D shaped in section, tapers to a point. The tip curves back on itself. The dress hook measures 22.8 mm in length, 14.0 mm wide and 8.4 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The dress hook is a mid b…
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1DE8A6
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked tag (dress hook) of Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). The dress hook has a circular flat plate with moulded decoration. The decoration consists of a cross flory with a central pellet. A projecting ridged and ribbed collar is present at the juncture of the plat and hook. The attachment loop is rectangular in shape with bevelled edges, The hook is complete, it is D shaped incross section and tapers to a sharp point. The tip curves back on itself. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The dress hook measures 29.0 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide and 6…
Created on: Friday 6th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B7BB58
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy dress hook (single sharp hooked clasp), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1550). The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop with a sub rectangular moulded openwork panel. The openwork section consists of two confronted spirals facing each other. A ridged ribbed collar is present at the juncture between the panel and the hook. A single sharp hook is present at the end. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 23.4 mm in length, 12.8 mm wide and 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green c…
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 19th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-18C600
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook (blunt hooked eye), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1700). The hooked tag is ovoid (oval) in plan, with one attachment loop (now incomplete) on the left side and two on the right to either side of the rectangular eye section. The centre of the tag is decorated with an oval panel bearing a possible foliate and floral design within a beaded border. The attachment loops are rounded, and an ornamental knop is present on either side of the tag. The back is plain and undecorated. The hooked clasp measures 34.9 mm in length, 20.9 mm wid…
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th March 2014
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