Record ID: DOR-DA232D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener. A Read Class A type 2 catch piece. It comprises a flat, oval plate, pointed oval at one end, squared at the other where it forms a rectangular attachment loop or eye. The loop is broken. The plate is flanked by two pointed, pierced lugs for attachment (one is broken) with a third at the apex of the plate, opposite the rectangular loop. The two complete lugs have a central circular perforation and a small projection at the apex. The front of the plate is decorated with a stamped and incised foliate design of a central incised stem with a point…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-00A47C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy enamelled dress fastener. A hook piece from single blunt hooked and eye clasp. An ovoid plate with a broken wide hook at one and and a shell-shaped knop at the other. The front of the plate is decorated with a design in moulded relief and champlevé enamel. The design comprises a central bearded face with a pellet band over the head, flanked at the top by two angled loops and with a framing chevron flanked by scrolls below. There are groups of pellets set around the central elements. There is infill around he relief in alternating white and black. There are four pierced…
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: SOMDOR782
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Sub-oval clothing fastener. Rectangular loop at one end for corresponding hook to link with. Sub oval plate with three pierced lobes for attachment (one at apex of oval and one either side). The surface has a floral/foliate motif - a pyramidal flower with long leaves either side- formed from several decorative elements (incised lines, curved and straight, crescent stamp, ring and dot).
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET TARRANT HINTON', grid reference and parish protected.