Record ID: GLO-9E49D0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy 'male' tag from a pair hooked tags. The tag has a sub-oval plate with a large rectangular hook at one end (now truncated). Either side of the plate are two pierced lugs for attachment with a two further at the rear that clank a scallop shaped projection. The centre of the plate is decorated with a human face flanked by crescent shaped drapery design. This artefact dates to the 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-5E6A57
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval copper-alloy eyed clothing fastening for use in conjunction with an opposing hook, AD 1600-1700. The object has been made from a length of wire which has been bent into a 'U' shape, the two pinched and squared ends then turned outwards so that both touch the outside of the 'U', creating two loops.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', 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: LIN-8C19ED
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medival dress fastener dating to c. AD 1500-1700. Read Class Type 3. It comprises a circular plate with a undecorated concave back face and a domed front face with a central moulded Tudor rose decoration.  The rose decoration has a central pellet surrounded by a circle of tight petals and two further rows of gradually looser M-shaped petals.  The trapezoidal loop is missing.  The dress fastener has an integral hook which tapers to a broken blunt point and is slightly twisted.  Read, Class E Type 3, post  medieval hooke…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Leadenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-88F51E
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval copper-alloy dress fastener. An eye-piece of a blunt-hooked clasp of Read’s (2008) Class A, Type 2 and similar to ibid No. 648. The plate is sub-oval (slightly wider at the eye end) and shallowly convex on the front, concave on the reverse. There are three projecting circular attachment loops, one at the narrow end and two opposing each other at the wide end. The eye, situated directly opposite the narrow end, is incomplete and slightly distorted. The break are not recent. It appears to have been originally oval and there is a small V-shaped notch at the …
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-8844B7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval copper-alloy dress fastener. An eye-piece of a blunt-hooked clasp of Read’s (2008) Class A, Type 2 and similar to ibid No. 643. It is a flat sub-oval plate with a rectangular loop or eye at one end. At the opposite end and at the centre of each long edge there is a projecting circular attachment loop, although one of these latter is incomplete due to a worn break. The two complete ones have a very small round knop on their outside edges. There are two small concavities on the internal edge of the outer transverse bar of the eye, probably a result of …
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-4C815B
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. Only short stubs for the rectangular attachment loop have survived. The body of the dress hook has a central equal-armed cross with a raised central pellet within a linear circle.  Three quarters have four circular apertures and the other has three. The edge of the linear circle has a beaded and engrailed edge. The hook at the base is centrally placed and is broken and incomplete, missing its curved point…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Leadenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1207D8
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Post-Medieval cast copper alloy hooked clasp dress fastener, dating to c. AD 1600-1700.  Read Class A, Type 1 (with three attachment knops). The find is circular in plan with a sub-rectangular eye at the top and three pierced lobes for attachment situated at 2 o'clock (this lobe is bent backwards slightly), 6 o'clock (this lobe has a knop at the base) and 10 o'clock. The fastener is almost flat, but is propped up by the bent lobe. To the front it is decorated with a six-petalled flower around a central boss in moulded relief op…
Created on: Saturday 19th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-B37C0A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper-alloy dress hook dating from the 16th-17th century (AD 1550 - 1650). Read Class E type 3.  The dress hook has a central circular body of which is decorated with the classical bust in relief facing right surrounded by a circular border and outer border of circular pellets. The rectangular loop has been broken and only a small L-shaped projection has survived. At the opposite end, the rectangular hook extends from the body and terminates with a truncated end, missing its tip. The reverse is undecorated and flat, although behind…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tydd St. Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-228E8A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy dress fastener of Post-Medieval date. The fastener is sub-triangular in shape with a rectangular loop at the top, parallel to the plate. The front of the plate is decorated with two eyes and a beak near the top, either side of which are cast wings, the tips of which form the edges of the plate. Either side of the eyes is a circular hole and at the terminal of the plate is a projecting, cast circular loop. The back of the plate is plain.
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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: NARC-7B7E03
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dress Fastener (Skirt Lifter) of Modern date (AD 1850-1880). The object is composed of an ovate shaft, terminating in a small scoop at one end and a small, perforated loop at the opposing end. The shaft is tapered approximately 50% along the length of the shaft. Length: 42.38mm, Width: 7.55mm, Thickness: 4.76mm, Weight: 3.2g The metal is dark green/brown in colour with a pitted patina. This object is a broken part of one arm of a skirt lifter.  The arm is broken at the central pivot, which is now the broken loop at one end of this object. The f…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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: SWYOR-2D44E3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post medieval single piece from a hook-and-eye type fastener dating from AD 1550 - 1700. It is a Read Class A, Type 2 dress fastener. The body of the hook is an elongated oval and convex, the front being decorated with drapery or floral bands at each end. There are three integral projecting attachment loops, one at the apex which is missing, and one at each side of the fitting. The attachment part is missing, so it is uncertain whether it is a hook piece or a clasp piece. It has a thick white metal coating. The reverse is hollow. The dress fitting is 22.7m…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-C21497
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dress Fitting (dress eye) of Post Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The object is composed of a sub-circular central element with a flat rectangular loop at the upper end. The opposing end of the fastening has a worn knop which would have been cinquefoil in form, it terminates in an old, abraded break and a portion circular perforation is retained. There are two further perforations within the plate toward the loop end. These holes would have enabled the fastening to be sewn to a garment to secure it in place. The opposing fastening would have had a hook to …
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-AA5F13
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy dress fastener (eye) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1700). Description: The object consists of a plate, oval in plan and flat with bevelled edges on one face. It has a rectangular loop/eye at one end flanked by two small circular attachment loops with a third at the other end. A collar of two knops sits at the junction between the third attachment loop and the plate. Two further knops project from the sides of the plate, at the mid-point. The front of the plate is decorated with a raised foliate design within an oval border composed…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-9B78DA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy early post medieval hooked clasp dating to 16th-17th century AD. Class E, type 1. The tag is rectangular shaped. At the top of the clasp there are two semi circular projections, underneath it is openwork, with a large rectangular perforation. Underneath this are two square perforations. The clasp has been bent out of shape, and there is no hook remaining. The clasp has a mid green patina, and measures 20.9mm in length, 13.2mm in width, and weighs 2.36g.  Similar to clasps shown in Read 2008, pages 87-91.
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 2nd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-7A11DA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy early post medieval hooked clasp dating to 16th-17th century AD. Class A, type 1. The tag is circular with attachment knops, one on the top of the tag with projecting pellet, and two either side of the hook which is now missing. One of the lower attachment loops is worn and broken. The openwork motif is a six petalled flower bordered by palmettes. The clasp has a mid green brown patina, there is no decoration on the reverse. It measures 37.6mm in length, 31.5mm in width and weighs 7.10g.  Similar to Read 2008, page 166, number 615.
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 2nd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-79F82E
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy early post medieval hooked tag or dress hook, dating to 16th-17th century AD. The tag is sub-lozenged shaped, only the top of the tag remains. The break is worn. The centre of the tag is decorated with foliate moulded relief. Only a petal remains on the fragment There is a thick solid border running around the edge. At the top of the tag is a rectangular loop, this is flanked by a smaller circular loop either side. The top centre of the rectangular loop is worn. There is no decoration on the reverse. The tag has a dark green patina, with patches of brown. I…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 2nd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-79BD74
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medieval hooked tag, dating to 1600-1700 AD. The hooked tag is oval in shape, and has three attachment loops, two of which are now missing, with worn breaks. The remaining side loop is circular in shape. The face of the hooked tag is decorated with with a foliate design decending down the face. Below this is a floral trifoliate design. Running round the top of the tag is a continual rope border. The hook of the tag is now missing, and is worn and broken. The reverse is undecorated. The hooked tag has a mid green patina. It m…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 2nd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7033C4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T506. Description:  An incomplete silver-gilt dress fastener of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1600. Read’s Class B, Type 3. The main plate of the dress fitting is triangular with a twisted wire filigree border within which are three wire filigree circles. These would originally have housed raised bosses. Six large granules are present, set in the spaces between the circles and border. To the reverse of the plate a circular sectioned piece of wire is present representing approximately half of the attachment sewing holes and the eye loop. Only …
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lillings Ambo', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-E31CD0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver mount, strap fitting or dress fastener of probable late Medieval to Post Medieval date. The object consists of an integral flat plate broadly oval in plan, divided into two asymmetrical halves; the larger (14.2mm wide, 6.5mm long, 1.7mm thick) half is decorated on its obverse face by three lobes radiating from the centre of the half’s lower edge. The lobes’ rounded edges form the outer edge of the half and are defined by two incised grooves running to the outer edge. The lobes have concave faces, especially the central lobe. The smaller (11mm wide, 4.3mm…
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blewbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CA2ED4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy dress fastener (eye) (Read's Class A, Type 8) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1650). Description: The object consists of a plate, oval in plan and flat with bevelled edges on one face. It has a rectangular eye at one end flanked by two attachment loops with a third at the other end. A collar of tywo knops sits at the junction between the third attachment loop and the plate. Two further knops project from the sides of the plate, at the mid-point. The front of the plate is decorated with a raised foliate design within a border comp…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-B6F746
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener, or skirt lifter, of post-medieval date (c.AD 1700-1900). The object consists of a copper-alloy shaft that is circular in section. There is a small scoop at the end of the terminal, and at the other end is a break. The object has a dark green patina. According to DUR-CEA1D9, skirt lifters are a commonly found post-medieval to modern item, however, they are frequently misidentified as Roman ear scoops. Dimensions: Length 36.4, Width 7.3mm, Thickness 5.5mm, Weight 5.12g
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stainforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B48015
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Thurrock
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy dress fastener (Read Class A, Type 1) of early post-medieval date (1500-1650). Description: The object consists of a slightly dished plate, circular in plan, with two rounded and one debased trefoil attachment-knops and a rectangular eye. The front is decorated with a stylised sunburst multi-petalled flower. The reverse is flat and undecorated The object has an underlying pale rust-coloured patina with the decoration showing as grey green. Measurements: 35.6mm in length, 27.5mm in width, 3.1mm in thickness. 5.72g Discussion:…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-47DFF3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy early post-medieval dress fastener Read Class E, Type 3 dating to AD 1500 - 1600. The dress fastener is cast in one-piece and has a broadly circular plate with a raised cross with a central pellet and a pellet either side at the juncture of the plate and loop. The quadrants have a pit which probably represents unfettling. There is a ridged collar at the junction of the plate and collar. The loop is missing due to an old break. The hook terminates in an old break.  Length: 31.86 mm; Width: 20.41 mm; Thickness: 2.85 mm; Weight: 3…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-2129C5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn cast copper-alloy hooked tag (Read Class E, Type 3) of post-medieval date (c.AD 1500-1700). Description: The object remains as the broken and slightly distorted lobed openwork circular plate, decorated with an unclear design in a raised circular border. The plate has an integrally cast trapezoid eye and is missing its hook.  Measurements: length: 23.1mm; width: 18.2mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 2.02g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-B70798
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener (dress hook) dating to c.AD 1500-1600. Read Class E Type 5. The object is trefoil in form, cast in one-piece with moulded relief and openwork. The trefoil dress hook is rendered with an undecorated Hungerford knot, each running end of the cord terminates with a pellet. Above is a transverse linear plano-convex rod for attachment to an additional dress hook. There is a plain ridged collar at the juncture of the plate and hook. The hook terminates in an old break. Length: 33.32 mm; Width: 18.51 mm; Thickness (c…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-A4D394
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Period: Late Bronze Age (Ewart phase in England; Ewart/Dowris in Ireland) Object type: A so-called ‘dress fastener’, a penannular object with conical, trumpet-mouthed terminals Date of object: 1000 – 800 BCE (Late Bronze Age) Dress fastener with solid, cast 'bow' or 'handle' ending in two sub-conical terminals. The terminals appear to have been raised from the joining bar or 'bow' (which is circular in cross section and tapers towards the terminal cones) by hammering (planishing) and small hammer marks are visible on the surfaces o…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-4F2DCE
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy dress fastener hook of Read's Class A, Type 2 (AD 1500-1700). The object has an sub-oval plate with moulded foliate decoration, with the projection for the hook extending from one of the long edges. The hook is now broken. From the opposite edge is a triangular projection from which extends an incomplete loop; the other two loops are situated at either end of the opposite long edge and are also both incomplete.  The decoration on the plate comprises two addorsed small flowers on stalks and with leaves springing from a median…
Created on: Friday 5th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-3C63A4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy blunt-hooked dress fastener of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. Reads Class A, Type 2. The main plate is sub-ovate with two complete ovate attachment knops projecting from either side of the outer edges. The remains of a third attachment knop can be seen to the more pointed end of the plate though is lost to worn breaks. The wider end of the plate displays worn projections which would have formed an integral eye. The upper surface of the plate is decorated with a spray of three flowers bordered by ring and dot motifs. The metal has a dark-brown/green…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-373311
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn 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 is one remaining triangular attachment loops on one of the sides. There is a mostly missing rectangular hook. Both faces appear to be plain with no discernable decoration. The surface has a patchy dark brown and light green patina with traces of a white metal coating.  Dimensions: length: 32.8mm, width: 22.4mm, thickness: 1.…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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: SOM-97A8AB
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener, c. AD 1600-1700. 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 3 pierced attachment lugs projecting outwards: one from the point and one either side of the widest part of the oval plate. At the flattened end is a strip for a strap which is 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) and leaves projecting outwards fr…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-79960D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy blunt hooked post medieval dress fastener of Read (2008) Class A, Type 2. The plate is triangular and has been tinned but appears otherwise undecorated aside from a moulded ridged collar across the base of the broken blunt hook or eye at the wide end. There are three flanking drilled attachment loops, one of which is missing. Circa mid 16th to 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: BERK-FC9736
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
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 a circular loop at the other. It has two pierced attachment lugs projecting outwards: one either side of the widest part of the oval plate.
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: SUR-D2F042
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy blunt hooked post medieval dress fastener. The plate has traces of tinning and has engraved foliate decoration in the form of flanking leaves around a central stalk with a trefoil flower, all within a border of punched annulets. There are three flanking drilled attachment loops, one of which is missing and the blunt hook or eye loop at the end has broken off. As Read (2008), 171, number 642. Mid 16th to 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-C06C9D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper alloy blunt hooked clasp of early Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700) The object consists of a shield shaped plate with three integral attachment loops, two at the base of the object forming the corners and one protruding at the apex. At the base of the object between the loops the integral flat rectangular hook extends, recurving upwards with a rounded blunt end. The upper surface of the plate is decorated with a crowned fleur-de-lis in moulded relief, with scrolls below. The crown itself is curved round the centre…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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