Record ID: SOM-1A6608
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2016 T902: Disclaimed and returned to finder Description: Front disc from a silver gilt 'hat-hook'. The disc is flat with a front decorated with a branch coming in from the base to the centre, possibly laurel, with two side leaves or branches, and a multi leaved terminal. The branch is surrounded by incised areas so it appears raised and details of the leaves are again picked out by incisions. The centre is surround by an unrecessed border, broken at the stem of the branch, and defined by an incised line separating it from the edge of the disc. On the border is the …
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kennington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D80B77
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T49: Acquired by the Museum of Somerset. Date: c.1500-1600 AD Description: Silver double-ended sharp hooked clasp with a squashed openwork filigree bead in the centre. The clasp is formed if a single piece of silver wire with both ends narrowing to sharp points. The central part of the wire is straight and both hooks bent over 180 degrees on the same plane so laid flat the points were parallel to the main wire and pointed at each other. One point has been bent open so now curves through c.120 degrees with damage on the inner side at the bend. The ends are both…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 11th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Highbridge', grid reference and parish protected.