Record ID: NARC-BF8982
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable Dress Fastener (blunt hook) of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a sub-ovate plate with two, evenly spaced perforated lobes, each with a central circular perforation. The central plate tapers to a rectangular projection which terminates in a transverse break, which would have formed a blunt hook. The upper surface is decorated with an integral motif consisting if an arrow shape with lozenge below, tapering to a rectangular shaft, which extends down the hooked aspect. Both surfaces retain minor traces of gilding. Leng…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 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: SWYOR-8434BA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hook, from a hook and eye fitting of Modern date, probably AD 1800 - 1980. It is made from thick gauge circular-sectioned copper alloy wire, bent double, then bent into a hook, with the ends each curving out to the side to form two sewing or attachment loops. The object is 37.1mm long, 25.4mm wide, 18.9mm thick and weighs 14.0g. It was found close to another almost identical object - SWYOR-842D9C. A very close parallel is Read (1998) number 589, his Early Post Medieval Class A, type 1. Fasteners like this were used on uniforms in the 19th century and beyond, though…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-842D9C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hook, from a hook and eye fitting of Modern date, probably AD 1800 - 1980. It is made from thick gauge circular-sectioned copper alloy wire, bent double, then bent into a hook, with the ends each curving out to the side to form two sewing or attachment loops. The object is 36.1mm long, 24.9mm wide, 21.2mm thick and weighs 14.66g. It was found close to another almost identical object - SWYOR-8434BA. A very close parallel is Read (1998) number 589, his Early Post Medieval Class A, type 1. Fasteners like this were used on uniforms in the 19th cemyury and beyond, thoug…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-838689
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable shoe or clog hasp, which would have been used with a similar clasp to secure a wooden shoe to the foot, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. It is a rectangular frame round a rectangular opening. Projecting from one long edge are two prongs, curving away from each other, forming an anchor like double hook. Measurements are; length 18.1mm, width 21.1mm, thickness 1.6mm and weight 1.37g. The opening on the hasp would have taken the hooked part of the clasp. The opposite end, shaped like an anchor, was used to secure the hasp to the fabric, and the opposite c…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-091033
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). See Read early post medieval, Class A, Type 1: Circular. The fastener consists of a roughly circular plate with two complete circular loops projecting from the top and a third incomplete loop at the bottom. Between the two upper loops is an incomplete rectangular loop. The face is decorated with a moulded design of a multi-petalled flower formed from three concentric segmented circles with a single pellet in the centre. The reverse is undecorated. The object's surface has a smooth dark g…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F2579D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy artefact, probably a Post Medieval dress fastener or toggle dating from about AD 1600 - 1800. The date and function of objects of this form are debated, it being either a Late Iron Age or Roman cosmetic pestle, or a Post Medieval clothing fastener toggle. It consists of a rounded body in the shape of a pointed oval, circular in section, from one side of which extends a short, sub-rectangular sectioned shaft ending in a pair of rings positioned side by side. The fastener has a patchy green patina. It is 24.4mm long, 16.9mm wide and 6.6mm thick. It weighs …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: GLO-B2E417
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy 'male' tag from a pair hooked tags. The tag has a circular plate with the base of a truncated hook at one end.  Either side of the hook are two pierced lugs (one is missing) with a third at the rear for attachment. The centre of the plate is decorated with a central harp surrounded by two rows of ropework style concentric rings. This artefact dates to the 16th century. See SOM-405427 for the looped ‘female’ equivalent.  
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-9DEB51
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double-hooked Dress Fastener of Early-Medieval date (AD 700-900). Read 2008 early medieval Class M. The object is composed a central, solid, cylindrical body with a large circular hole through the transverse axis. The cylinder tapers slightly towards the hook ends. The surface is decorated with deeply incised rectangular cross hatching. At each end of the cylinder projects a short length of an integral drawn wire hook. The hooks are sub-circular in cross section. Length: 42.22mm, Width: 8.93mm, Thickness: 1.17mm, Weight: 11.0g The metal is mid green in colo…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-876CEE
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper-alloy openwork dress clasp, broken at the diagnostic end but an eye piece, based on similar examples (c. 17th century). The dress fastener comprises a circular moulded openwork plate with seven pellets at the centre, forming a sexfoil flower. This is surrounded by a band of eight circular perforations, three of which have worn through. This is in turn surrounded by a moulded border of alternating pellets and transverse bands. There are three rounded attachment knops positioned around the circumference. A rectangular hook projects from …
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: BERK-4A0AF4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener, c. 17th century AD. Read Class A Type 2. The fastener is flat with a sub-oval plate, with a rectangular loop at one end and broken point at the other. It has two pierced attachment lugs projecting outwards: one either side of the widest part of the oval plate. The fastener is plain on both sides. One side is the remains of a white metal coating.
Created on: Sunday 5th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DD530A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy dress-hook eye of post-medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1650. The dress-hook eye is of Read's Early post-medieval Class A, Type 8 being oval in plan with three attachment knops, two bifurcate ornamental knops and a rectangular attachment loop. The end attachment knop is collared. The upper surface is decorated with an oval panel of moulded-relief decoration bearing possible foliate and floriate within a beaded border. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The dress hook is 38.15mm long, 22.06mm wide, 2.11mm …
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CB4DA9
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete oval-shaped copper alloy and blue enamel toggle fastener dating to the early post medieval period (c.AD1500-1650). A round toggle (diameter: 7.07mm) projects at a 90 degree angle from a stem extending from the right-hand side of the artefact, with a pointed terminus on the opposing distal end. A right-facing male bust in profile relief sits centrally surrounded by a curving tendril design with light blue enamel filling the cavities. Four attachment holes, two near the left distal end and two broken holes near the centre-right distal end, would have attached the cl…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4CDA54
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2023 T165 Description: An incomplete silver gilt dress hook fastener dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). The object consists of the hook only, the rest of the fastener is missing. The hook is sub-rectangular in form and tapers to a narrowed point and has a D-shaped section. At the top is a worn break followed by a raised sub-rectangular collar that is presented as two bands crossing once over in the centre. Further down the hook shank is a raised rectangular boss with an incised rosette in the centre. Substantial gilding survives on the front and revers…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-79F477
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval and openwork Post Medieval dress fastener; an eye piece from a hook and eye paired fastener, dating from AD  1500 - 1700. It has a narrow incomplete loop at one end, with two small circular sewing holes for attachment behind it. The perimeter of the plate is engrailed or scalloped with ornate scroll work, and there is an oval knop at the apex. This does not appear to be broken, so it is probably not a dress hook with a broken hook. The centre of the plate has a central rib, with three openings on each side of it. Length 29.3mm; width 18.0mm; thickness 1.7mm and weight 3.48…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: SOM-407FF5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener, c. 17th century AD. Read Class A Type 2. The fastener is flat with a sub-oval plate, flattened at one end and pointed at the other. It has five pierced attachment lugs projecting outwards: one from the point, one either side of the widest part of the oval plate, and one at each side flush with the flattened end. The loops on the point and the right hand side edge are broken. The plate is decorated on one side with incised vegetal/foliate motifs comprising a large central stem with a possible flower at the top (at the point of the oval plate) a…
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: SOM-405427
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval dress fastener, c. 16th century AD. The fastener is the 'female' tag from pair of hooked tags; it has a sub-oval plate with a large rectangular loop at one end (now partially broken). Either side of the plate are two smaller pierced lugs, with a third at the rear of the tag for attachment (the third is also broken). The centre of the plate is decorated with a harp motif, which is likely to be a south western type. Cf. OXON-A8A1BE and GLO-EE60B7. Length: 37.22mm, width: 33.99mm, thickness: 2.94mm, weight; 7.18g.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: LIN-ED6CC2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy post-medieval hooked tag (Read Class E, Type 3) dating from the 16th to 17th centuries AD. The tag is rectangular and cast in one-piece and is rendered with moulded relief on one surface. The decoration consists of two adjacent spirals sitting on a raised transverse ridge and above is a trefoil aperture formed by the rectangular suspension hook. At the opposite end, extending downwards from the ridge is the integral hook, which juts outwards, probably bent by the plough and terminates with a sharp point. It has a reddish-brown patina with patches o…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E5CD98
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook of early Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1700 of Read's Class E Type 3 The dress hook is circular with a rectangular attachment loop. The body of the dress hook has a central equal-armed cross with a raised central pellet within a linear circle. Each quarter has a four circular apertures. The edge of the linear circle has a beaded and engrailed edge. The hook at the base is centrally placed and curves back and upwards towards the body of the hook. The rectangular integral hook with rectangular aperture has b…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E5982A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener of Read's Class C, Type 3 dating to the sixteenth century AD. The dress fastener is rectangular and semi-circular in cross-section, with a concave decorated side and a convex rectangular reverse.The front-plate has a rectangular panel of cross-hatching with two transverse bands near the attachment-end and one at the hook-end. The sheeting back-plate is wider than the obverse-plate, forming laterally projecting long edges. A copper-alloy wire hook stems from the base c.8.95 mm in length, it is flat on …
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.