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.

Record ID: KENT-B2FB71
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gilt cast silver dress fastener (eye) of post-medieval date (c.1550-1600). Description: The body of the piece is sub-triangular with one sewing loop each side towards the bottom. A larger loop is formed at the top, in the centre, emerging from an integrally cast horizontal bar that extends further than the width of the body. This loop is where the hook would have been inserted, thus forming the eye part of the hook and eye clasp. The centre of the piece is decorated with a recessed cinquefoil with raised edges within a raised circular border. Smaller circles flank this…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E99C55
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, 1.9mm thickness, with old breaks at either end. There are two attachment loops on either side surmounted by small finials (there would probably have been a third attachment loop at the base, now missing). At the top, the old break would suggest the start of a narrowed arm projecting from the body, so presumably a missing hook as opposed to a rectangular strap loop, as is often seen on this type of fastener. The face depicts an expanding …
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C39666
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy dress hanger of post-medieval date (c.1680-1720). Description: The object has been cast in one piece, with a now incomplete hanging fixture on the reverse and the remains of the rivet fixture at the base. The top of the object is a formed loop with an internal diameter measuring 4.71mm and with sloping shoulders to form a rounded corner, sub-rectangular, decorated pendant type shape with embossed edges and further decoration, including the remains of some gilding. The top half of the decoration has a pear-shaped raised edge and a raised central hum…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-363478
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Post Medieval silver gilt dress fastener dating to c. AD 1500-1700. This is the eye clasp of a single wire blunt hooked fastener and is comprised of a sub-circular sheet of silver on the front face of which is a raised relief openwork cinquefoil. A circular sewing loop projects from the outer edge on each side of the two lower lobes, and the larger integral eye sits at the apex, extending in a circular loop from either side of the top lobe. The back of the dress fastener is plain and undecorated with an indentation that may be a stamped mark. Measureme…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5354B6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast silver dress fastener (eye) (Read's Class A, Type 2) of post-medieval date (c.1600-1700). Description: The object consists of an oval hollow dome bearing a ridged trilobate collar at the juncture of the plate and eye flanked by attachment loops. A second trilobate collar decorates the opposite end from which a larger attachment loop extends with an additional decorative knop. The eye is oval and so would have taken a blunt-hooked fastener. Measurements: length: 24.6mm; width: 16.2mm; thickness: 3.3mm; weight: 1.61g Discussion: Read (2008) classifies thi…
Created on: Monday 30th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goudhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-827486
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn near complete copper alloy dress hook eye of the early Post Medieval period, circa AD 1600 - AD 1700. Description: The hook has sub-oval plate with a rectangular looped eye at one end. There are two perforated knops flanking the eye for attachment and a third at the other end of the main plate. The terminal attachment knop has a decorative scrolls at its base. There are decorative scroll knops either side of the middle of the plate. The main plate has cast relief decoration consisting of three borders, the outer one formed from the edge of the plate, the inner is feat…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-2BF768
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval hooked tag. AD.1500-1550. The tag is flat backed and has a moulded front. The central plate is circular in plan with a lobed outer edge. Within the circular-plan plate is an openwork pattern of round holes arranged in the four quarters possibly around equal armed cross. In the centre is a knop. At one edge of the plate is a broken attachment loop which would have been a rectangular-plan hole. At the opposite edge of the circular plate is what remains of a single hook, which would have served as a clothes fastening without needing a corresponding eye-p…
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Thurnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5A93E6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete gilt cast silver dress fastener (eye) of post-medieval date (c.1550-1600). Description: The body of the piece is sub-triangular with one sewing loop each side towards the bottom and a larger loop at the top. This loop is where the hook would have been inserted, thus forming the eye part of the hook and eye clasp. The centre of the piece is decorated with a five-petalled flower, each petal being moulded, having raised edges and a formed depressed centre. The petals do not join, but instead the raised edges that create them gradually terminate towards the centre …
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-598D7D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy 'eye' from a two piece hook and eye dress or clothing fastener of post-medieval date (c.1500-1700). Description: The eye consists of a circular 11.6mm diameter attachment loop which is integral with a plate that has a raised central boss and three 'sunburst style' wavy arms above. There are two fixing apertures either side of the central boss that have moulded collars between the apertures and the attachment loop. Measurements: Length 19.9mm, width 14.9mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 1.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B64635
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The hooked element of a hook-and-eye clasp dating to the late 16th or 17th centuries. Description: The hooked clasp has a large square plate with rounded attachment lobes with square collars and a flat forward-curved incomplete hook. The lobes are set either side of the body and opposite end to the hook. Each of these lobes has been pierced and retain iron rivets. The blunt hook has a banded collar which is pointed at the body end of the blunt hook. Measurements: 27.93mm long, 26.17mm wide, 1.79mm thick and 2.21g in weight. Discussion: The hook matches Read's early Post-Medie…
Created on: Monday 8th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-12A9CB
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper-alloy flat clothing fastener with foliate decoration dating to c.1550-1700. This is an eye section with its broken rectangular attachment end into which a blunt hook would fit, consisting of a sub oval plate which has three attachment drilled knops. The upper surface of the plate is decorated with engraved and punched lines, circles and curves, mainly forming a spray of flowers. The field is bordered with small annulet punches. The reverse is plain and flat. It measures 28.5 mm wide by 36.1 mm long, 1.5 mm thick. Weight 5.5 gram.. Read (2008, 1…
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-310639
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete Early Post-Medieval eye from a hooked clasp dating to c.17th century. Description: The eye is formed from a sub-pentagonal main plate, with a collared folliate terminal/attachment knop at the pointed end. at the opposite end is a rectangular eye for a blunt hook, majority of the eyeframe is broken and now missing. The entire object is very worn and relief decoration just visible on the upper face is that of flower with four long petals and intermediate petals between them. There is three piercings for its attachment one at the atachment terminal and tw…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: KENT-9B2422
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily worn Post Medieval cast copper-alloy dress hook c.AD1550-1700. Description: Class A, type 2 dress hook. This hook is white metal coated, which has largely worn away. The main section has a floral design which is bordered by a ring and dot pattern, the dots also appear on the leaves and stem of the flower. The hook has been damaged, likely in antiquity, resulting in the projecting attachment-knops being missing, as well as the eye section. The back is flat and undecorated; the hook is a pale green/silver colour with some light brown patches visible. Dime…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-48B7D7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver gilt 'looped' portion of a dress fastener, dating c.1500-1650. Description: The item is sub-triangular in shape and is formed from a chubby head with wings or vegetativeelements sprouting from the crown of the head. Above the head between the sprouting elements is a large open loop, into which the hook part of the garment fastener would slide. From the lower sides of head are two smaller attachment loops, through which thread would pass to sew the fastener into a garment. These are formed from acanthus or other vegetative loops sprouting from the side of the head an…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-AB295A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast early post-Medieval (c.16-17th century) enamelled copper-alloy blunt hooked dress fastening of Blunt Early Post-med Blunt hooked Class A Type 2 (Read 2008, 172). The clasp is roughly oval in plan, with an attachment loop on either side just after the blunt hook, now folded down over itself although remaining complete, and one at the terminal. Each of the attachment loops has been broken off. The body of the clasp is decorated with 3 pairs of ovoid champlevé enamelled cells (alternating white and blue) running diagonally from a raised segmented central ridge and …
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-36EE51
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener eye-piece (c. 1550-c. 1700 AD ) of Read Class A, Type 2. The fastener is near complete with only the bottom loop missing and generally ovoid shape with three round pointed knops one each side near the top of the ovoid with punched holds and one at the bottom (now missing). At the top is a rectangular eye, proceeded by a rectangular collar dividing it from the plate. The plate is decorated with incised floral pattern surmounted by the collar and a set of small semi circles. Following the edge of the plate is surrounded by…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folkestone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-689767
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked dress fastener (c. 1500-1700 AD). Read Class A, Type 1 or 2 (hooked clasp). This is one of two similar objects that would have been used together to join straps or clothing. The other object would have terminated with an attachment loop rather than a hook. The main body of this clasp is lozengiform with a pierced hole at one end and a hook at the opposite end. There are two similar holes at the hook end. At the centre of the front, within an oval border there is a possible floriate design. The rear face is plain. Width: 44mm;…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-4280BE
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver dress-fastener of the hook and eye clasp type. This item represents the hook element. The body of the item is a circular back plate. On the font filigree wire is applied around eh border and within this are four rectangular shapes applied with wire which divides the circle into quarters. Within each quarter is a circular applied wire. On the reverse is the eye element o the attachment. It is made of a single silver wire that is bent to create two loops. Looped through is another wire that may have formed a sub-rectangle but is now broken. Soldered onto this is a circu…
Created on: Friday 18th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2016
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Record ID: KENT-3DEDD8
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Post-Medieval (c. AD 1500-1600) silver gilt dress hook of Read's Class D, Type 5 (Heart-shaped/ Ovoid) (Read 2008, 71). The dress fastener is complete, with both the attachment loop and hook intact. The plate is largely flat and has a lobe on top, one on each side, and another above the hook. The plate is decorated with a raised foliate design consisting of a heart shape above three petels. The motif is contained within a raised border around the edge of the plate. The face and edges of the plate retain the gilding. The reverse of the dress fastener consists of a separate …
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5243F3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy dress fastener eye-piece (16-17th century). It has an oval plate with three loops for attachment: two at the base, protruding to each side, and one at the other end with small lateral pellets at its base giving the effect of a debased trefoil. There is a debased bifurcated knop midway along the long sides; both are now abraded. An integral rectangular loop emerges from the pair of attachment loops at the base. The upper surface of the panel is decorated with a moulded human en-face mask, now unclear, with scrolling to each side and a swag below, all within…
Created on: Sunday 26th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Blue Bell Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-AFC4EF
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Post-Medieval (c. AD 1500-1600) silver gilt dress hook of Read's Class D, Type 1 (rectangular) (Read 2008, 59). The body and hook survive, but the attachment loop is missing. The body is rectangular with seven projecting knops on the corners, sides and attachment end, and a fleur-like moulding at the junction with the hook. At the centre of the body, three worn annulets surmounted by a recessed heart. A very similar example can be seen on the database: KENT-442B16. The item is 19mm long, 9mm wide and weighs 1.46 grams.
Created on: Friday 12th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
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Record ID: KENT-C7BEBA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date. It has asub rectangular plate with integral rectangular sewing lug at the upper edge, and integral hook at the base. The plate has a moulded relife desing with a pellet in the center and four radiating T-shaped arms forming a cross with two pellets in each corner; all within a linear border. At the base of the plate the integral hook has a ribbed collor. The hooked tag is 30.3mm long, 12.9mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weighs 1.71 grams. This is a hooked tag of Post-Medieval date that finds a close by Read (2008) in particualr ref …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
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Record ID: KENT-C6A7C3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date. It has a rectangular plate with integral rectangular sewing lug at the upper edge, and integral hook at the base. The plate hasthree notches along each edge and a large central rectangular boss. This has a central rectangular projection with an unclear foliate incised decoration. At the base of the plate the integral hook has a ribbed collor. The hooked tag is 27.4mm long, 13.2mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weigh 3.02 grams. This is a hooked tag of Post-Medieval date that finds close parallels in a number of examples published by…
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
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Record ID: KENT-C8B11A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver-gilt dress hook. This example is a fragment of a Read, Class A, Type 2 example; consisting of the lower dome of a trefoil shaped fastening. The dress hook is broken at the upper portion of the dome, where it was formerly connected to a further two domes. The circumference of the plate is decorated with a scalloped edge. The dome is decorated with twisted wire filigree forming three circles, the interior of the lower two circles contain a further three circles, with an annulet where they meet at the centre of the circle. At the centre of the design, t…
Created on: Friday 8th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2015
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Record ID: KENT-61FF07
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Post-Medieval (c. AD 1500-1600) silver gilt dress hook of Read's Class D, Type 5 (Heart-shaped/ Ovoid) (Read 2008, 71). The dress fastener is complete, with both the attachment loop and hook intact, however the latter has been flattened slightly and now bends to one side. The plate is largely flat and has a lobe on each side, with a rounded knop on either side bordering the hook. The plate is decorated with a raised foliate design, consisting of a five-petalled flower, the upper petals forming a rounded protrusion on the upper portion of the plate. The flower motif is contain…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2015
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Record ID: KENT-B0F9CC
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medeival dress fastening of probable 15th Century date. The fastener has a hemispherical head with twisted copper allloy wire, imitating thread, is wound around the raised three knobs to portray knots and loops. The reverse of the head is undecorated and has a separate shank that has been welded on with a white metal solder. There is white metal visable on the edge of the head suggesting that the fastening was silvered. The shank is circular sectioned and terminates in a point. Similar examples can be seen on the database: NARC-9BDBF3 The dress hook is 22.2m…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: KENT-B702EA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post Medieval copper alloy dress hook of Read's Class E, Type 8, Figurative. THe hook is one peice moulded relife in the shape of a convex scallop shell. . At the top of the dress hook is an uneven edge, presumably where where the trapezoid loop which has been broken off by an old break; at the bottom is a D sectioned hook. There are two circular rivets at the base of the shell of unknown functin. A similar example can be seen in Read, Page 115 ref 470 The hook is 29.2mm long, 13.9mm wide, 3.9mm thick and weighs 2.20 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
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Record ID: KENT-B6CE8F
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post Medieval copper alloy dress hook of Read's Class E, Type 3, rounded. The plate is circular and convex with moulded foliate decorated on surface. At the top of the dress hook is a trapezoid loop and at the bottom is a D sectioned hook. A similar example can be seen in Read, Page 96 ref 350. The hook is 30.9mm long, 10.7mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weigh 1.31 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th November 2014
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Record ID: KENT-3F6696
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt hook section of a blunt-hooked dress clasp; Read's (2008, 159-60) Class B, Type 2. The dress clasp has a circular plate which is convex in profile. The front is decorated in filigree with a ring of seven annulets surrounding a central annulet with a large pellet in the centre. There are six smaller pellets around the outer edge of the plate with the indication that a seventh pellet has been lost. All of the decoration is set within a peripheral filigree border. The one-piece wire hook is soldered to the concave reverse of a circular plate. The gilding covers the whole surf…
Created on: Friday 20th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chart', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6D93AC
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Early Post-Medieval Silver dress fittings Date: Late medieval or early post medieval, 13th to 16th century AD Discovery: Recovered on 4th December 2012 from palaeo-environmental sample . This sample had been retrieved by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 2008 during a controlled archaeological excavation at Captain's Cabin, Wincheap, Canterbury (site code CCW EX 08). The sample was derived from context (859), a late medieval or early post-medieval occupation or demolition deposit. A number of other objects were recovered from the same context but as this was a g…
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-675406
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy oval hooked tag with three projecting loops for attachment to clothing and the larger loop at the top has been broken off.. The tag is decorated with punched lines and circles which form a floral spray. The tag belongs to Read's Early Post Medieval Class A, Type 8, eg no. 665 etc. Length 38mm, width 20mm, thickness 1.4mm . Weighs 4.26g.
Created on: Sunday 3rd November 2013
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6AAB07
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Post Medieval cast copper alloy clothes fastener dating from the 16th century. The fastener has a round body with five circular perforations to create a Tudor rose with a raised pellet in the center. The attachment loop is trapezium in shape while at the other end the hook is complete. A similar example can be seen in Read ( 2008) page 98 ref 364 and is classified as Read Class E, Type 3.
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'barham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-ED0B80
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver gilt dress fastener of 16th to 17th century date. A hook piece with filigree decorated plate. The plate is trefoil shaped with a dome on each foil; the domes are surrounded by applied filigree wire circles and all are glided. At the centre between the domes is a single domed pellet of gilded silver. There are three further pellets, one between each dome. The back of the plate is flat and bears file marks. At the back is a backward curved, pointed hook soldered to the plate. Above this is a separate bar to allow the fastener to be sewn to fabric. A similar cin…
Created on: Friday 4th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Mary in the Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-470448
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy clothing fastener of the 'hasp and clasp' type circa 16th/17th century. Ovaloid in shape with two of the three knopped securing loops remaining.The fixing hasp is curved to a ninety degree angle. There is a simple geometric pattern on the obverse surrounded by small circles around the entire perimeter. The reverse is both plain and flat.
Created on: Monday 14th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FE0B98
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy dress hook, c. AD1500-1600. The hook is molded in one piece with molded relief and openwork. There is a raised linear circle in the center surrounded by two elongated knops on either side and a swag at the junction of the plate and hook. The attachment plate is bent back on itself and the hook is also bent. A similar example can be seen in Read (2008) page, ref 398. The hook is 28.1mm long, 16.6mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 3.22 grams.
Created on: Friday 11th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-4EE1A4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, large size hooked hasp or eye, class A type 6. It once had three attachment knops. It is one piece, convex with moulded relief scallop shell with figurative eye section. One of the side attachments loops and the once rectangular eye broken off. The surface was once tinned and has a little wear or corrosion. It has a light brown colouration on the back. This is likely to date to 1600-1699. Ref. Hooked-clasps & Eyes, Brian Read, Portculis Publishing 2008, page 174 No. 657 & 659. The object is truncated 41.63mm long, 29.61mm wide, 4.79mm …
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sevenoaks', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B7A7B4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval silver-gilt dress hook with trefoil-shaped back plate with cusped edge. The back-plate supports three hemispherical bosses, each with applied filigree ornament in the form of three circlets with granulated knops. In the centerr there is an aperture holds two concentric central rosettes attached by a rivet. A similar example can be seen in Gaimster, D., et al, 'Tudor Silver-Gilt Dress-Hooks', The Antiquaries Journal, 2002, Vol. 82, pp. 157-196, fig. 5, p. 163. On the reverse is soldered an incurved hook. For similar example see 2005 T142, HAMP-C1FA51. The hook is 26.…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lydd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A72BF2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy fastener or toggle. The base is the shape of an elongated and slightly pointed oval and sub-oval in section. The base is connected to the stem, which is now bent but would have been straight during use, and terminates in a double loop. There are raised collars around the loops on both sides and the mold seam is still visible at the base. There is a dark green patina covering the entire object, and the base and stem show some wear on the surface. There are many similar objects recorded on the database: WMID-083DF2, SWYOR-674821, IOW-5B76A6, WMID-8B…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thanet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-C18041
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy toggle, of Post-Medieval date. The object has an ovoid body with pointed ends. From the long side of the ovoid projects an integral shaft with a flattened double loop terminal. One of the loops is now broken. The object is undecorated; it is covered in a thick dark green patina but file marks are visible on all three parts. The patina has worn off on part of the shaft revealing a brass coloured alloy core. The object measures 25.8mm (length) x 23.0mm (width) x 8.0mm (thickness) and weighs 7.22g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-816EE5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post Medieval cast copper alloy dress fastening. The tag is sub lozenge shaped in plan with three attachment knops and ornamental knops on either side. A rectangular projection from one end of the lozenge where the paired hooked fastener attaches. There is molded floral decoration in the center of the lozenge; the reverse is undecorated. Read Class A Type 10. The tag is 36.1mm long, 21.5mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weighs 5.48 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyminge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8C3081
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a Post Medieval cast copper alloy 'hasp and clasp' type clothing fastener circa 16th/17th century. Large floral petalled decoration in central obverse field with double knops on both top and bottom. The reverse is both flat and plain.
Created on: Sunday 2nd October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-3C97C2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
This item seems to be an incomplete Post Medieval silver dressing fitting, made in one plane. The object is sub-triangular in plan, with three larger holes, which almost look like mount fittings, also aligned in the shape of a triangle, but oriented in the opposite way. Each corner of the initial sub-triangular orientation is comprised of three smaller holes surrounding a small raised pellet. In the centre of the mount/fitting there are two thin raised lines following the shape of the object and then in the centre what looks like a heart or a harp. Most of the edges are unbroken, sav…
Created on: Sunday 4th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-CBC501
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete post-medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener hook-piece (16-17th century AD). It has an oval plate with three loops for attachment: two at the base, protruding to each side, and one at the other end with lateral protrusions at its base giving the effect of a debased trefoil. There is a debased bifurcated knop midway along the long sides; both are now abraded. The hook has been lost just below the attachment loops after a diagonal break. The upper surface of the panel is decorated with moulded scrolling and foliate patterns within a sub-oval border. In turn …
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F7E482
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
16th Century. Early Post Medieval. Copper alloy, cast, complete, one-piece Class E, type 3, circular/sub-circular clothes hook fastener. Length 30.5mm, Width 16.4mm, Thickness 1.7mm, Weight 1.9g. Moulded relief and openwork, an equal armed cross with a central pellet within a linear circle, a beaded and engrailed edge. Rectangular strap attachment and there are the remains of black laquer on the surface. Slightly distorted central circular panel, otherwise dark brown patina. Rerf. Hooked-clasps & Eyes, brian read, Portculis Publishing 2008, page 99, No. 370.
Created on: Wednesday 9th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SEVENOAKS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-23B3B2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy dress fastener. The head is circular in section and oval is plan with pointed terminals; it is 18.6mm wide and 7.5mm thick in the centre. From the centre of the head projects a narrow stem which is oval in section. The stem terminates in two circular loops, one on each side of the stem. It is 22.1mm long, 18.5mm wide, 7.3mm thick and weighs 6.5 grams. Several similar examples have been recorded on the database, including WMID-905A14, SWYOR-131B66, HAMP-S40E35 and KENT-7B0A04.
Created on: Thursday 19th March 2009
Last updated: Monday 22nd June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-169911
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tudor dress fastener. Openwork decoration. Rectangular strap loop. Hook
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-55AFE7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tinned copper alloy dress fastener.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2006
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sholden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-993E33
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval hooked fastener. Copper alloy. Rust-red patina.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-993912
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval hooked fastener. Copper alloy. Hook at both terminals. Rust-red patina.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-993164
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval hooked fastener. Copper alloy.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-B08710
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval hooked fastener. Cast in copper alloy, this fastener now has a pale green patina. The retangular fastener has a row of three openwork circles surrounded by moulded decoration positioned just above the in tact hook. The rectangular loop has a rope work moulding along the attachment edge. The fastener is 29.27mm wide, 13.46mm thick and it weighs 1.6 grams.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-E63866
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
!7th Century Belt hanger
Created on: Monday 1st August 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-6DD212
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late 16th - 17th Century. Copper alloy, cast, lozenge shaped ornate clothes loop fastener with attractive floral decoration, rectangular loop terminal and three small semi-circular attachment holes.
Created on: Friday 8th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-7B0A04
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy post-Medieval toggle. It has a circular cross-section but is pointed oval shape in plan. Cast integrally there is a flat-sectioned shank coming from its side which terminates in two small circular loops (set together like a figure of eight). The metal is red-brown.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GUSTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1FBB50
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy oval hasp with floral decoration which would have been paired with a similarly shaped and decorated piece bearing a broad hook. The hasp has a rectangular frame projecting from one end into which the hook from the other section would have fitted, and three projecting circular lugs for sewing onto fabric. The hasp measures 32mm by 28mm and is 1.5mm thick. It is of 17th century date.
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2004
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT5048
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper alloy dress fastener, probably dating to the 16th century. This object is constructed from ?three lengths of copper-alloy of wire shaped and fastened together using a thinner gauge creating a wound wire accessory of a type known to date to the 16th century. One piece of the thicker gauge wire has been folded in half to form a hook at one end, with the two terminals originally curled into spirals at the other; one has been broken before the curls. This is flanked to each long side by another piece of thicker wire, both ends of which have been curled into spirals …
Created on: Monday 20th January 2003
Last updated: Friday 2nd October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT652
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver gilt 'looped' portion of a dress fastener, dating c.1500-1650. The item is sub-triangular in shape and is formed from a chubby head with wings or vegetativeelements sprouting from the crown of the head. Above the head between the sprouting elements is a large open loop, into which the hook part of the garment fastener would slide. From the lower sides of head are two smaller attachment loops, through which thread would pass to sew the fastener into a garment. These are formed from acanthus or other vegetative loops sprouting from the side of the head and looping dow…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 1998
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT BRENZETT', grid reference and parish protected.