Record ID: WILT-E8129A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, post medieval dress fastener dating to the period AD 1500- AD 1650. The tag is constructed in one piece, with a sub rectangular shaped loop located at the top and an incomplete hook located at the bottom of the dress fastener. The plate is a trefoil with pellets and is decorated with a central rose design. The two upper projections of the trefoil are decorated with fine transverse lines, the lowest is worn and no decoration is discernable. From the lower projection, the hook proceeds downwards, but breaks off suddenly. The reverse is flat and undecorate…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.