Record ID: BERK-340F4C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener (dress hook) dating to c.AD 1500-1600. The object is plano-convex, with the outer face being convex. It is cast in one piece with two moulded openwork circles, side by side, above a concave sided openwork lozenge. The sides of the lozenge taper inward two the stem which bulges on both sides with pairs of rounded knops. Above the openwork, the hook narrows into an integral circular loop with a circular aperture. The hook is flat on the reverse, with bevelled edges, gently curved, the tip has broke…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-C23561
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hook piece from a hooked clasp and eye fastener. The end of the tapered hook is missing. The object comprises a circular plate, hollowed at the rear, with a trapezoidal loop for attachment at one and the remnant of a tapering hook opposite. The front of the circular plate is decorated with a circular framing ridge at the edge surrounding a motif of a human head in relief. The details of the face are somewhat worn, but it appears to be bearded with wavy hair. It is set with the top of the head towards the hook and the chin towards the loop. Date: Post Med…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-DDC455
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment probably from the copper alloy arm of a Victorian "skirt lifter" dating from 1800 - 1900. The head is globular, 14mm diameter and appears undecorated. The shaft has a circular cross section of 4.5mm diameter and is bent, and 78mm in length. It terminates in the broken loop of the hinge pivot.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-26692A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1650-1700) copper alloy dress hook, eye-section, of Read's Class A Type 12 (sub-pentagonal with one attachment knop and two attachment holes in the plate). The sub-pentagonal plate has a raised rim flanking the edge and moulded decroation in the form of a four-petalled flower with sepals and fronds. At one end is a rounded attachment knop with a projecting spiral collar (the piercing 1.6mm diameter) while at the opposite end is the rectangular eye-section (loop, 12.9mm wide, internal 8.8mm). Just below this, in the corners of the plate, are the two attachment holes (…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Titchfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-A3F757
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy dress hook of Read's Class A Type 2 single blunt-hooked type with three attachment loops, missing its hook (old damage). The object has an ovoid plate with moulded foliate decoration, with the projection for the hook extending from one of the long edges. From the opposite edge is a triangular projection from which extends a loop; the other two loops are situated at either end of the opposite long edge. The decoration on the plate comprises two addorsed small flowers on stalks and with leaves springing from a median bar and pellet within a bord…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-92EAC7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy openwork dress fastener whose hook is missing. Cf. Read nos. 402-404.
Created on: Sunday 2nd July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-B5CC4B
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy dress fastener (AD 1550-1650). The object is one half of a 'hook and eye' fastener and represents the hook portion. It consists of an oval flat plate which has three protruding attachment loops containing circular sewing holes, arranged at cardinal points. The plate is decorated with a flower like inscribed motif. The object is completed by a rectangular plate emerging from one end of the plate, which has been folded to form the hook that would loop through the partnering eye. The item matches a Brian Read's 'post medieval class A type 2' hook …
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: SUR-B6BC82
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy dress fastener. The fastener has an oval body on which is a sexfoil. The hook and part of the attachment loop are missing.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Record ID: SUR-7ABCFD
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy openwork dress fastener with three apertures, a lys-like terminal and the remains of two iron rivets. The hook is missing.
Created on: Sunday 26th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
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Record ID: SUR-60501B
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy clothes fastener with its hook missing. The fastener has three projecting attachment loops, is decorated with punched foliate shapes and has a thick white metal coating. Read nos. 639-644 .
Created on: Saturday 4th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: DOR-E41408
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of a silver gilt object, possibly a dress fastener. The object has breaks in several places. All that survives are two knops projecting from a partial hexagonal frame with a large central aperture. There are triangular apertures below each of the knops. One of the knops is a trefoil, the other is more rounded and possibly incomplete. There are traces of gilding on the front surface. The rear is undecorated but has some file marks. Dimensions: 18.91 mm x 14.84 mmx 2.75 mm Weight: 2.13 g Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1600 Discussion: The style…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Micheldever', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-A1A31C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy oval bodied clothes fastener. The fastener has three projection loops, an intact hook and punched symmetrical foliate decoration. cf.Read no. 639-644.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-493045
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and enamel early post-medieval (1650-1700) dress hook 'eye section' of Read's Class A, Type 2. The hook consists of an ovoid plate (decorated with moulded-relief and champlevé enamel), a rectangular loop at one end (beyond the ribbed collar) and three attachment knops (two just below to either side and one opposite the rectangular loop). The decoration is in the form of two pairs of sub-ovals, one pair slightly larger (at the centre) than the other (beneath the rectangular loop). Each oval has a central raised copper alloy area while the cell around is filled with b…
Created on: Friday 5th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-7EB365
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, post medieval (cAD 1600 - 1700), cast copper alloy dress hook which would have been one of a pair of items, the other being the 'eye' . It is a Class A Type 2 or 7 (Read, Hooked-Clasps and Eyes, 2008), being flat, with an oval shaped plate with two rounded knops either side of the hook, and a third extended knop at the end furthest from the hook, all with holes for attachment to the garment or strap. The end one has a projecting collar. The face of the hook (plate) has a moulded decoration of some kind but it is not possible to discern the details. The underside is without…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Record ID: SUR-0295FA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy openwork dress fastener with a diamond-shaped central field with framing scrolls. Read no. 398.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2016
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Record ID: SUR-DDE314
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy dress fastener with a circular body. cf Read 387 etc for similar examples.
Created on: Monday 25th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
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Record ID: SUR-E7909D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy hooked dress fastener. Read (page 176, no.666) is very similar. The cast design is unclear but appears to show a central standing figure in a wide dress, against a table.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th December 2015
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Record ID: SUR-2E1298
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy hooked dress fastener. The fastener has a central raised rectangular panel decorated with a zig zag pattern. The outer edges are toothed. cf Read nos. 294-297 Early Post Medieval Class E single sharp-hooked clasps.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Sunday 25th October 2015
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Record ID: WILT-5F8359
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval silver mount possibly dating to AD 1500-1600. The mount is oval shape and can be divided into two halves; the upper part is decorated with two scallop shells, with the rounded outer edges of the shells creating the outer edge of the mount. A slight groove divides the shells. The lower half is undecorated and flat, with a circular perforation. A small step marks the division between the two half of the mount.The reverse part is undecorated and flat with two integral rivets that extend on either side of the perforation. The mount measures 13.05mm in le…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D56224
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post Medieval oval hooked clothes fastener. The fastener has three projecting attachment loops and is decorated with stamped arcs and circles in the shape of a floral spray. Read's Class Type 2.
Created on: Sunday 14th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2015
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