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: LIN-3A0C56
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, post-medieval lead dress fastener of Read 2008 early post-medieval Class D Type 2, the separate hook is missing, consists of a twelve-petalled multifoil within a ring of pellets. On the reverse is a squashed loop, with a socket for the hook and two stubs. Diameter 22.96 mm; Thickness: 2.54 mm; Weight: 6.04g. 16th century.
Created on: Friday 14th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-859B84
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead dress hook with a trefoil shaped serrated sided plate that supports three hemispherical domes. Each dome is decorated with a central boss on the top with four further bosses arranged evenly around the edge. In the centre of the plate is a large pellet that has three radiating ridges that dived the domes. On the reverse is a reward projecting rectangular lead loop, and at the lower edge is an expanded ridge that forms a socket that holds a rearward projecting hook made from a copper alloy pin.
Created on: Monday 4th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
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Record ID: SUR-A499D2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 16th century cast lead alloy heart-shaped dress fastening with four domes. The loop and hook are both missing. The fastener is not clearly paralleld in Read.
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2013
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Record ID: WAW-082FE6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval probable dress fastening. This component of a dress fastening is the 'eye' and not the 'hook'. The body of the dress fastening is a sub-oval in plan with a straight terminal where a rectangular loop protrudes, forming the eye. At the lower tip and either side there are three integral lugs with circular perforations. The outer surface is decorated with a moulded flower and scrolls. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The surface of the dress hook has a matte grey coloured patina with traces of a possibly white metal coating. The dress hook measures 34…
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2013
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Record ID: DUR-49FB12
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy and iron dress hook dating to the early post-medieval period. The main body of the dress hook is made of lead alloy and is trefoil in shape. Surrounding each of the lobes of the trefoil are a series of pellets. The back of the dress hook is flat and has a length of lead which forms a rectangle for attachement to clothing. There is also an iron hook which is threaded through the lead and hooks back towards the mount. This is a Read Class D, Type 6 hooked clasp (Read 2008: 76) and is similar to number 252.
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
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Record ID: NMS-AE8991
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval Lead sub-triangular object with pellet and curvilinear mouldings on one face and remains of iron wire set into thickening at one end on reverse. Probably part of a hooked dress fastener, a class normally made in silver or copper alloy, although there is no surviving evidence for an attachment loop. 16mm x 13mm. 16th century.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Acre', grid reference and parish protected.