Record ID: PUBLIC-83E6EB
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener of Read's Class E Type 3, dating to c.1500-1650. Sub-oval open-work plate with piercings around the outer edge. An old break at the base probably once formed a hooked arm, with a rectangular attachment loop at the opposite end. The face has moulded decoration of two chevrons with possibly a thistle head or similar above. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface displays an even green patina. Length 22.8mm, width 16.1mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.9g. Similar examples on this database at: SUSS-E08B62,…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F07604
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener 'eye piece' of Read's Class A Type 1, dating to c.1500-1650. Sub-oval plate, domed on the face and concave on the reverse. Three 'sewing holes' protrude from the plate, rounded loops on either side and a pointed loop at one end. At the other end is a larger rectangular loop to accept a blunt hook. The face is decorated with a relief moulded chequered pattern, with the surface displaying a pale green patina. Length 38.8 mm, Width 23.8 mm, Thickness 4.6 mm, Weight 7.7 g. A similar example can be seen o…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F343C8
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener 'eye piece' of Read's class A, type 2, dating to c.1500-1700. Flat oval plate with one protruding side lug incorporating a sewing hole and on the opposite side is the incomplete loop of another, with one at the base just an incomplete sewing hole. At the other end of the plate is an old break that would have projected into an attachment loop. The plate is decorated on one side with two transverse lines and a swirling loop foliate design with a perimeter border of annulets. The other side is pl…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FB5922
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy hooked dress fastener, probably dating to c.1500-1650. Sub-rectangular body with rounded side protrusions at the base either side of an extended gently tapering hook arm that bends backwards, terminating in a sharp point. At the apex is a damaged trapezoidal attachment loop. Moulded decoration on the face, with three horizontal transverse lines above swirls on the protrusions either side and transverse lines on the hook arm. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a corroded pale green / brown patina. Length 39.7mm…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-265B27
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy openwork dress fastener of Read's class E type 5 dating to c.1500-1600. Read (2008) p.110, no.436. Approximately half of the fastener survives, comprising of a plano-convex cross-section with a moulded rope-work body (in the form of a trefoil Hungerford knot) forming two adjacent loops and a further incomplete loop below. A trapezoidal attachment loop is situated above, with a large moulded pellet on each arm connecting the straight outside edge. The surface displays an even green patina. Length 16.7mm, width 19.3mm, thickness 1.4mm and w…
Created on: Sunday 8th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rowling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EF9665
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Post-Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy openwork plate, probably a piece of a dress fastener eye-clasp. Plano-convex in cross section, sub-triangular in plan and flat in profile, with the flat side displaying the remains of a gilded surface and the moulded 'rounded' side being plain. The openwork design consists of a central incomplete circle forming a crescent, surrounded by three kidney shaped apertures. The outer frame has a small protruding knop on either side and two broken projecting arms at the base, possibly the mis…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DAE3BA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy dress fastener eye-clasp depicting a human face with an inscribed scroll beneath, probably dating to c.1500-1800. Plano-convex cross-section with the reverse being plain and flat. Sewing holes to either side of the face, one being incomplete with an incomplete inscribed scroll bearing the letters E - K I below these. At the base are two broken protrusions that would probably have formed the attachment loop. The face has pellet formed hair and a floral decoration to each side of the neck. The surface displays a patchy dark green patina. H…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1EB137
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy hooked dress fastener of Read's class A, type 8, dating to c.1500-1650.  The hook element of a hasp & clasp fastener, consisting of a sub-oval flat plate with an extended arm at one end to form a hook, missing the hooked end. There are three sewing holes (one incomplete) and two protruding knops, one either side of the plate. The face is decorated with a moulded floral design, surrounded by two concentric oval rings. The reverse is plain and the surface is rough, displaying a pale green patina. Length 4…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0DFEC9
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy 'hasp and clasp' dress fastener of Read's class A type 2, dating to c.1550-1700. It is uncertain whether it is the hook or eye element ot the fastener. The oval flat plate has one complete attachment loop on one side with the visible remains of two more, one is opposite and another on the end of the plate below. Above is a double ridged moulded collar that is directly beneath an old break. The face has a very faint foliate decoration, with the reverse being plain. Length 25.4mm, width 22.6mm, thickness 1.2mm and weig…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0BBF93
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A quite corroded Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy clothing fastening loop, dating to c.1550-1700. One half of a 'hook and eye' fastener type, consisting of a sub-triangular plate of plano-convex form with moulded decoration on the face and two sewing holes adjacent to one another in the centre. The plate terminates with a trefoil of moulded knops at one end and a large curved sub-oval attachment loop at the other. The surface displays a green/brown patina. Length 26.2mm, width 20.2mm, thickness 2mm and weight 2.9g. Very similar in design to published record NMS-3CD679.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-EA7CEB
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy dress fastener (hook) (Read's Class E, Type 1) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1550). Description: The body is rectangular in plan with three semi-circular knops along each long edge. At one of the short edges is a sub-rectangle loop for attachment, now missing a small piece, and at the opposite end a double-ribbed collar decorates the juncture of the plate and hook. The plate is decorated with a raised rectangular panel. The object has a medium green patina.  Dimensions: length: 23.2mm, width: 10.9mm, thickness: …
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-05B313
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener dating to c.1500-1700. Sub-oval plate and flat in profile. The fastener has a central boss, surrounded by an openwork design. It has a rectangular attachment loop that is damaged, bent over behind the plate. The opposite end of the plate displays an old break that would once have been a short arm incorporating a hook. The surface displays a fairly even light green patina. Length 25.8mm, width 18.3mm, thickness 1.5mm and weight 1.8g. Compare with : G Bailey (2004) 'Buttons & Fasteners' p.99. Dated to the 16th - …
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D2F274
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Eye of a two part dress hook and eye Post Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). Read 2008 type 1 class 2 Description: The object is sub-ovoid in plan with the two longer edges having two pairs of projecting, perforated lobes, two of which are partially missing due to breaks. There is a sub-rectangular attachment loop or eye at one end which is broken and missing a portion of its upper bar. From the opposing shorter edge is a transverse break, which would have formed another attachment point. The front of the plate is decorated in motif cast in lo…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-3A1B94
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplate cast copper-alloy hooked clasp of post-medieval date (1500-1625). Description: The object has a circular plate which is domed to create a central boss. At the centre of the boss is a moulded facing human mask in relief. This is surrounded by a double corded border. The object has a a trapezoid eye and it missing its hook from the oppoite end which has broken off at the base. The object has a light green patina with red-brown patches on the parts in highest relief. Measurements: 21.57mm long, 18.03mm wide and 2.7g in weight. Discussion: An illustrated para…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-67C1FA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy dress fastener (eye) (Read's Class A, Type 2) of post-medieval date (c.1600-1700). Description: The body is sub-oval in plan and flat with bevelled edges on one face. There are triangular attachment loops on two of the sides, with the third missing. The remaining side has a rectangular loop with a transverse collar at the base. The upper face is highly decorated with engraved and punched foliate design within a beaded border. The surface of the decorated face has a traces of a white metal coating. The underside is undecorated and has a medium brown…
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-679626
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy dress fastener (hook) (Read's Class A, Type 2) of post-medieval date (c.1600-1700). Description: The body is sub-oval in plan and flat with bevelled edges on one face. There are triangular attachment loops on three of the sides and the remaining side tapers to a rectangular hook with a transverse collar at the base. Most of the hook mis now missing. Both faces appear to be plain with no discernable decoration. The surface has an even medium brown-green patina. Dimensions: length: 40.1mm, width: 27.3mm, thickness: 2.2mm and weight 5.82g. …
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-99B877
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cast copper-alloy hasp and clasp type dress fastener of Read class A, type 2, dating to the 17th century. Sub-oval in plan and flat in profile, with an old break at the base making it impossible to determine if it is the hook or the eye piece. The oval body has three protruding sewing loops, one at the top and one on each side, just below the mid body point. The face is decorated with a moulded fleur design within an outer perimeter of annulets. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface has a light green patina. Length 27.5mm, width 25.7mm, th…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6D7365
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress fastener of probable post-medieval date (c.1550-1700). Description: The body is sub-oval in form and flat. There are two attachment loops on either side, the complete example is surmounted by a small finial, the other is incomplete. There is the remains of a third attachment loop at the base, now mostly missing. At the top is the remains of what was probably a rectangular strap loop, as is often seen on this type of fastener. Both faces appear to be plain with no discernable decoration, but shows traces of white metal coating The surface has …
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-204E64
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy openwork dress fastening loop of probably post medieval date c.1500-1650. Description : sub-oval in form, with a moulded openwork face forming six sewing holes and a plain flat reverse. One end has an oval attachment loop and the other end terminates in an old break, with what appears to be two, or possibly three further sewing holes. The surface displays an even green patina. Measurements : length 22.0mm, width 18.0mm, thickness 1.8mm and weight 2.3g. Discussion : no exact parallel can be found, however, a very broadly similar style of …
Created on: Saturday 27th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B84037
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cast copper-alloy dress hook of Read class A, type 8. dating to c.1500-1650. The fastener is sub-oval in plan with an attachment apperture at one end and two more at the opposite end, either side of a protruding arm that forms the hook, that terminates in an old break with the tip now missing. There are rectangular protruding lugs on either side There is decoration on the face in the form of a foliate moulded design in the centre surrounded by two oval incised lines. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface has a patchy geen patina. Measurements:…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 23rd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.