Record ID: BM-24C88E
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
This is a puzzling piece which has some similarity with 16th century dress fittings, but does not correspond precisely with examples so far recorded in that it is very thin and lightweight. It has a heart‑shaped stamp on the back which may possibly be a maker's mark, but is not one that we have been able to identify. It also has some affinity with traditional ornaments from Continental Europe.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-C4FC91
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman dress fastener, which resembles a button-and-loop fastener, but with an integral disc-headed rivet rather than a loop. It has a damaged oval plate and an angled projecting 'button' at one end. It measures 9 x 21mm and probably dates from the 1st century AD.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emneth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-D9EE34
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Romano-British Dress fastener: rectangular sheet clasp with recessed hook at both ends, decoration comprises three incised lines on the back of both hooks and bordering and transverse lines on back of plate and bordering lines containing zig-zag of fine rocker arm on front of plate, 31 x 11mm.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whissonsett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-329EF6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Romano british copper alloy dress fastener, 24mm long, 17mm wide and 8mm thick. It is ovoid in shape and has a circular protrusion on top with a groove around the outside. Part of the edge is damaged.
Created on: Friday 5th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-1F3936
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late 16th - 17th Century. Copper alloy, cast, damaged, ornate clothes fastener eyelet. Length 33.1mm, Width 18.4mm, Thickness 4.8mm, Weight 5.8g. Clothes fastener, minus the rectangular loop used to accept a hook from opposing hooked fastener, there are two remaining small, circular attachment loops but minus the third similar terminal loop. Slightly convex with a moulded scallop shape design and remains of some silvering and surface corrosion. Ref. Detector Finds by Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, Page 29-33 No. 34 and History Beneath Our Feet by Brian Read, Anglia Publish…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-307B50
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of a pair of post medieval strap fittings which comprise a hook and a loop. This fitting is undecorated and of oval form with three projecting lobes each of which is pierced by a rivet hole. The rectangular loop is broken. The fitting has a white metal surface coating.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-319AB5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval tin alloy dress fastener. The shape resembles two inward facing 'S' letters which form an openwork heart. Each 'S' has a flattened discoidal knob on its outer side. There is a rectangular loop at one of the shorter ends and two circular attachment loops on the reverse of the object.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-49E8B3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy clothes fastener, dating to the early Post-Medieval period. The fastener comprises an elongated flat semi-circular plate with a perforated lug at the apex and two further for perforated lugs on each side. At the base is a rectangular attachment loop. The upper surface of the plate is tinned and decorated with marginal rows of circular stamps and two rows of larger stamped circles flanking two longitudinal grooves. The fastener has a length of 41mm and a width of 24mm. This is a Read, B. Early Post-Medieval Blunt-Hooked and Eye Clasp, Class A, type 4. See Read, B. Hoo…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1AAAC4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval dress fastener, oval eyelet plate with heart-shaped loop at one end and three projecting attachment-loops around outer edge, 16 x 38mm. Cf. similar type in Read (1995) nos.771-2. 16th-17th century.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emneth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-4B60B1
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy dress hook fastener with openwork decoration consisting of three fleurets surrounding central six-pointed star, encompassed by a twisted, rope-like border. Within this border are two knops, one at each end of the rectangular fastening loop above, where it meets the border. The aperture would have been used to attach the dress hook to a loop of fabric, looped around the bar, or the bar could have been directly sewn onto the material. Bailey (2004) illustrates similar examples on page 95, Figs.12.9 & 12.10, which are dated from the 16th to the 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-55B824
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval enamelled dress fastener, corroded oval plate decorated with a mask in relief within radiating foils and tendrils dividing cells of pale green, black and white enamel, broken projection for missing flat-sectioned hook between two broken perforated lugs at lower end, projecting perforated lug (one broken) on both sides and rectangular loop at apex, >24 x >39mm. Cf. similar, un-enamelled, type in Read (1995) nos.771-2. 16th-17th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Postwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-578FB0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval hooked fastener, very corroded oval plate with grooved transverse projections at both ends, one with remains of broken loop in the same plane and broken remains of flat-sectioned hook at the other, 17 x >48mm. cf. possible related types in Read (1995) nos.771-2. 16th-17th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Postwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-BFC033
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hook part of a two-part cast copper alloy dress fastener of Post-medieval, seventeenth century date (AD 1600 - AD 1700). The fastener is flat and largely sub-oval in plan with an integral hook at one end separated from the main plate by slightly widened collar. The hook is formed of a flat rectangular strip with a rounded end, bent forwards and back on itself 180 degrees. At the end opposite the hook, and in the centre of each side, there are integral perforated knops each with a slight knop on the outer edge, now worn. The front of the plate is plain but a small area of white metal c…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2007
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-007411
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dress fastener hook piece of post-medieval date. The fastener measures 33.6mm by 16.8mm by 2.2mm and weighs 4g. It has an teardrop-shaped plate with a trapezoidal loop at one end. At the other end there is a small projecting circular loop and there are two further circular loops on each side of the plate, adjacent to the trapezoidal hook. The small holes may have been used for attachment to cloth. The front of the plate has a bevelled edge and traces of silvering or tinning.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seavington St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-43AD56
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hasp and clasp fastener of probable 17th century AD date (G. Bailey; 2004; pp. 100). The plate is sub-oval in plan and has three projecting perforated lobes, one at the top and one on each side. The uppermost lobe is incomplete, whilst the other two have small, rounded projections on the ends. A moulded horizontal collar separates the plate from the incomplete hook section. The object is badly corroded. It measures 34.8mm long, 28.3mm wide and 4mm thick. The weight is 5.35g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1026A3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dress fastener of probable seventeenth century date. The flat oval hook-piece measures 36.5mm by 22mm by 2.3mm and weighs 5.9g. At one end is the stub of the flat hook, which has a smaller circular attachment loop on each side. In the centre of each side there is a rounded knop. At the other end there is a further small circular attachment loop which has a slight rounded knop to each side. The front of the plate has moulded decoration in the form of two concentric linear borders which contain an unclear motif. There are traces of tinning or silvering on the front. T…
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-14AB84
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dress fastener hook-piece of probable seventeenth century date. The fastener measures 36.3mm by 15.8mm by 2.6mm and weighs 3.2g. It has an oval plate with a trapezoidal loop at one end. At the other end there is a small incomplete projecting circular loop and there were originally two further circular loops on each side of the plate adjacent to the trapezoidal hook, although one of these is incomplete. The small holes may have been used for attachment to cloth. The front of the plate has faint moulded floriate decoration and the back in slightly concave.
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-64F2B4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval wire hooked fastener, bent and flattened single strand of wire doubled to form hook with two looped ends for attachment, 13 x 22mm. Cf. Margeson (1993) fig.10, no.90.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-650177
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Post Medieval wire hooked fastener, bent and flattened single strand of wire originally doubled to form hook with one of originally two looped ends for attachment, >10 x 19mm. Cf. Margeson (1993) fig.10, no.90.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-5D8137
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval openwork object, apparently the same form and size as Read 2001 no. 357, a possible dress fastener. The hook is missing. Two attachment holes, one nearest hook filled with remains of iron rivet. Width 16.5mm. Height 29mm. Thickness 1.5mm. 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Acre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-9E6744
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy blunt-hooked dress fastener, 34mm long, 16mm wide and 3mm thick. It consists of a domed plate in the shape of a scallop shell, decorated with incised radiating lines. From this projects a rectangular shaft with a rounded end whihc has been made into a forward-facing hook. To either side of the junction between the plate and the hook is a small circular attachment loop; a third projecting loop, at the top of the shell, contains a copper-alloy rivet. The whole object is worn and it is possible there was a design in the centre of the shell which is now worn awa…
Created on: Friday 27th July 2007
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-DFAF44
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete hooked tag set comprising both male and female links. The objects were found together in plough soil. Both tags have a heart-shaped openwork frame with a crescentric shoulder at either side. The male tag has a small hook at one end and a T-shaped hook at the other. The female tag has a rectangular loop at one end and a T-shaped hook at the other. The short sides of the rectangular loop are faceted. Both objects are copper alloy and are decorated with silvering.
Created on: Monday 30th July 2007
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2CFBF2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dress fastener of probable seventeenth century date. The flat oval catch-piece measures 34.6mm by 27.3mm by 1.4mm and weighs 4g. At one end is rectangular loop. At the opposite end and part way along each side there is a small attachment loop. All three are circular with projecting external knops. The front of the plate is decorated with a stamped floriate motif. The catch-piece would have had a corresponding hook-piece.
Created on: Monday 27th August 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-D39593
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval silvered dress fastener, trefoil-shaped back-plate, remains of outer edges of three hollow domed bosses with fillets in the interstices, within remains of a twisted wire border, flattened terminal of separate circular-sectioned hook and rectangular loop soldered onto reverse. 20 x 21mm. Cheap version of form of object more commonly found in silver, Cf. Gaimster, Hayward, Mitchell and Parker Antiq. Journal (2002). 16th century.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Dunham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-07EDC4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy hook-section of a two-piece clasp (1550-1650 AD). The fitting is flat backed and has a moulded front. The central plate is oval in plan with three attachment-knops and two ornamental knops. Within the oval plate is a raised oval panel bearing a foliate design. The raised oval panel is contained within a beaded border. At one edge of the plate is a projecting blunt hook. The hook of this type of clasp is noted for curving upwards and back towards the plate, rather than downwards. The hook is flanked on either side by a small attachment knop to allow th…
Created on: Friday 7th September 2007
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3DD1C8
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete early Post Medieval cast copper alloy eye-section of a hooked clasp (1500-1700 AD). The fitting is in the shape of the Prince of Wales feathers: the heraldic device consisting of three white feathers emerging from a golden coronet. The mount is symmetrical in design. It has a large central feather with a smaller feather on each side. These feathers abut a gently curving band which signifies the coronet. Horizontally in the central space of the band are three equally-spaced raised annulets. There is an attachment loop on either side of the feathers where they meet the coronet…
Created on: Sunday 9th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FA0DA4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy eye-section of a two-piece clasp (1550-1650 AD). The fitting is flat backed and has a moulded front. The central plate is oval in plan with three attachment-knops and two ornamental knops. Within the oval plate is a raised oval panel bearing a foliate design. The raised oval panel is contained within a beaded border. At one edge of the plate is a rectangular loop that is the eye-section. This is flanked on either side by a small attachment knop to allow the fitting to be sewn onto a garment. At the opposite point of the oval plate is a further project…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2007
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-79B4C0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cast copper alloy Post Medieval dress fastening. This component of a dress fastening is the ‘eye’ and not the ‘hook’. The body of the dress fastening is a moulded sub-lozenge in plan with a rectangular loop along the upper edge. At the lower tip and at either side there are is an integral lug with circular perforations. The upper surface is decorated with scrolled leaves and pellets forming a floral design. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The surface of the dress fastening is abraded. The dress hook measures 38.49mm long and 25.22mm wide across the body. It weighs 5.2g.…
Created on: Monday 24th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-713B54
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy clothes fastener dating to the 17th century AD. The plate is oval in shape and is decorated with a punched ring and floral motif within a punched ring border. At one end is a small circular attachment loop, with a rounded knop, similar knopped loops can be seen on either side. These eyes would have allowed the fitting to be sewn onto a garment. At the opposite end there is a rectangular loop, through which a ribbon wpuld have been passed. The reverse is undecorated. The object is worn with a mid reddish-brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weaverthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-75F292
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silvered copper alloy clothes fastener, 27mm long, 22mm wide and 2mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a silvered patina and weighs 3.35grams. The object is sub triangular in form and is decorated with incised foliate decoration surrounded by a border of circles. It has the clear remains of two pierced lobes at each side (there should be a third at the top) which would have secured it to clothing. The object is also missing either a rectangular slot or a hook at its base. The reverse is plain.
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-8783F6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (17th century) dress fastener. The plate is oval with one flatteded shorted edge with a rectangular loop. The plate has three projecting sub-triangular knobs, which are pierced for attachment. The upper surface of the plate is decorated with an engraved floral motif comprised of three tear-dropped petals extending out from the looped end. This is surrounded by circular and semi-circular rings with the border of the plate decorated with small ring-and-dot motifs. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The fastener is 36.99mm long, 28.19mm wide and 1.69mm thick. The looped t…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Margaret Roding CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-876587
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress-hook or hooked tag. The object consists of a circular plate with openwork, moulded decoration, with a rose in the centre. The hook and loop have broken off, all breaks are worn. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The plate has a raised rim, with two loops at the 11 and 1 O' clock position respectively. the rectangular loop survives on the top of the tag. The surface is light silvery-grey colour. This artefact is late medieval to early post-medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 12th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-886844
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete silver-gilt dress fastener or dress hook. The plate of the dress fastener is trifoliate in plan with a circular protruding boss in the centre of each lobe. Each boss is encircled by rope-like filigree decoration and projecting knops. Originally at the centre of the fastener, between the three bosses, would have been another element; probably a form of flower head projection which has since been lost. A small fragment of the pin / clip which held it in place has survived (but is loose / detached from the fastener). The outer edge of the back plate is decorated…
Created on: Monday 12th November 2007
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C43D22
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy clothes fastener/strap fitting. The object consists of an oval plate with a rectangular loop at one end. There is a circular loop on either edge of the rectangular loop and one at the opposite end to the loop. Six decorative knops also visible. The plate itself has a decoratively moulded design within a moulded curvilinear and floral decoration. The surface is mid reddish-brown in colour. The reverse is undecorated. This fitting probably dates to the 17th - 18th century.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East side of Lincoln', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-ED2AA0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible silver moulded dress fastener dating from the 18th century. The object comprises a leaf-shaped, moulded body with loops for attachment and a hook. There is one loop at the apex and one to either side of the hook. The body of the fastener is decorated with a line of pellets at the centre with radiating lines on either side.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-56A9A3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy hooked tag of probable post medieval date (1500-1700). The plate of the hooked tag is broadly oval in plan with a series of projecting knops (some of which have been pierced) positioned evenly around the central plate. An integral rectangular projection extends from one end: this has been bent to form a loop / hook which folds back upon itself. The hook tag measures 44.7mm in length, 21.6mm in width, is a maximum of 5.4mm thick (body plate is 2.5mm thick) and weighs 8.14 grams. The plate of the hooked tag has a central possibly floral decoration formed from a serie…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-FC5573
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval tinned dress fastener, pear-shaped plate decorated with large and small stamped annulets forming flower on a field of lozengiform grid of tiny dots, three knopped projecting attachment-loops around outer edge, broken flat-sectioned hook at base. 29 x 41mm. Cf. broadly similar types in Read (1995) nos.768-9. 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Costessey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-881F94
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hasp and clasp fastener of Post-Medieval date. The plate is flat and oval in shape. At the exterior edge it has a raised collar followed by the remains of an integral loop that would have allowed for attachment to a corresponding hooked plate. There are three projecting trefoil knops positioned at the inner edge and the top and bottom edges, and which have circular perforations. The upper surface of the plate is decorated with an incised floral motif the comprises a central flower with circular petals pendant from branches to left and right. The central motif…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-973B25
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (17th century) cast copper alloy clothes fastener (hooked end). The fastener is lozengeform with a hooked terminal at one end. There is an attachment loop to either side of the hook, and one at the opposing end, used to sew the fastener onto an item of clothing. The singular attachment loop has a small semi-circular knop to either side. The lozengeform place has a central raised boss, with eight sub-triangular petals radiating out from it. The two angles of the plate without attachment loops have two projecting semi-circular knops. The reverse of the fastener is plain an…
Created on: Tuesday 11th November 2008
Last updated: Sunday 11th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Belchamp St Paul', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-C51EF7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval copper alloy dress fastener, 35mm long, 25mm wide and 1.5mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a brown patina and weighs 4.49grams. It consists of a sub rectangular plate with three slightly protruding circular fixing holes. The surface is decorated with incised decoration which is worn. The reverse is plain.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-FD9814
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval copper alloy dress fastener, 37mm long, 20mm wide and 4mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a brown patina and weighs 4.32grams. The fastener is oval in form and rectangular in section. It has a trapezoidal loop at one end which would attach to a hook on a similar fastener. Either side of this is a small circular fixing loop, with a further one centrally placed at the far end. The oval is decorated with a rasied foliate pattern in a rope like border and at each side it has two small curled protrusions. Class A, Type 8. B Read, 2008, Pg. 176, No. 665.
Created on: Friday 28th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-0835D7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete stamped copper alloy clothes fastener with three trefoil knops, one on each side of the fastener, and the third, now incomplete, at the opposite end to the edge of the attachment loop. The rest of the loop, or eyelet, with its rectangular aperture, is missing. The upper face is decorated with a central stem and flower head, with foliage either side, in the form of a serrated leaves, within a border of annulets. This is the eyelet half of a hook-and-eyelet dress fastener. Bailey (2004) illustrates a similar example on page 100, Fig.2.42, which is dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Friday 28th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-3EFE60
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silvered copper alloy post-medieval clothes fastener, dating from 1600-1700 AD. The object is roughly oval in shape with four equidistant loops and a hasp at one end. Decoration consists of a central four petaled flower surrounded by a swirling pattern. This clothing fastener would have formed one part of a pair, the other side having a clasp to fit round the bar of the hasp, thus fastening the clothing to which it was attached. Length: 37.80mm; width: 17.74mm; thickness; 1.80mm; weight: 5.75g.
Created on: Monday 1st December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 12th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-3F0A94
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silvered copper alloy post-medieval clothes fastener, dating from 1600-1700 AD. The object is roughly oval in shape with three loops; one on either side and one at the end and a broken off clasp at the opposite end. This clothing fastener would have formed one part of a pair, the other side having a hasp around which the clasp on this fastener would have fitted, thus fastening the clothing to which it was attached. Length: 34.57mm, width: 18.25mm, thickness: 1.73mm; weight: 5.02g
Created on: Monday 1st December 2008
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-922183
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver gilt eye plate from clothing. Triangular plate with trefoil at each corner and a circular loop in the centre of each edge, one of which is larger than the others. There is a central boss, hollow on the reverse, decorated with a central pellet, three filigree circles and surrounded by a circle of filigree. There is a further filigree circle in each corner of the plate, and the edge of the plate is bordered with twisted wire. One of the edge loops is broken and the plate is bent and cracked. Similar to dress hooks in Gaimster et al (2002). 16th century. Measuring 20 x 18.5mm. 1.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th December 2008
Last updated: Monday 7th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Dunham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-929606
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval tinned dress fastener, pear-shaped plate decorated with and engraved flower within a border of small stamped annulets, broad flat-sectioned hook projects from base, attachment-loop on both sides (one broken) and at apex. 28 (reconstructed) x 34mm. cf. broadly similar types in Read (1995) nos.771-2. 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 17th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymondham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-34B940
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unusual incomplete Post-Medieval dress fastener, broken, corroded and bent oval blunt-hooked plate decorated with a counter-relief male bust with mane-like hair and collared jacket, broken flat-sectioned hook at side and remains of three projecting attachment-loops around outer edge, >46 x (restored) 34mm. cf. similar types in Read (1995) nos.771-2. 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Surlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5F8906
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy toggle dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of body which is pointed oval in plan and sub-circular in section, attached on one side to a transverse, straight stem which terminates in a double loop, presumably for attachment. The stem in sub-oval in section. The surface of the object has a brown slightly pitted surface with some areas of green corrosion product visible. Very similar items have been recorded on the PAS database (e.g. see records WMID-905A14, WMID-8B2C03). Mass: 7.5g; length: 25.3mm; width: 22.4mm; thickness: 7.7mm. These have …
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WILT-DAA923
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Early Post-Medieval copper alloy hooked tag with champlevé enamelling and two broken attachment-knops. It measures 29.43x(max)20.50x2.08mm and weighs 4.15g. The hooked tag has a foliate form, consisting of a central segmented stem with three oblique ovoids to either side and being widest just above the hook - which is 6.45mm wide. The enamel, most of which remains, is a pale green in colour. Two attachment knops (one complete and one broken) sit either side of the bottom pair of ovoids at the widest point. The internal diameter of the complete knop is 3.22mm. The third att…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2009
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-E62D86
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy clasp piece from a hook and eye fastener dating from the post medieval period. The plate is oval with an acorn shaped terminal knop. There are four broken sewing holes round the edge and a rectangular loop at the end. The front of the plate is decorated with white and light blue enamel and a central metal fleur dr lis or acorn. The fastener is similar to other hook and eye clasps from the Early post medieval period, but the use of blue and white enamel is unusual and probably suggests a late 16th or 17th century date. The fastener is 37.16mm long, 22.2mm wide and 1.3mm …
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-FF4E61
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late or post medieval hooked dress fastener. The body of the fastener has openwork knot decoration in the form of a trefoil.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-E7E0C7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy and champlevé enamel Early Post-Medieval hooked tag (eye section) of Read's Class A, Type 9 with four attachment-knops and an ornamental knop. It is missing the end of the plate with (probably) an ornamental knop flanked by two attachments knops. It measures 28.24x25.59x1.56mm and weighs 4.40g. The plate depicts a human head, facing, surrounded by pellets and annulets in moulded relief. The surviving champlevé enamel is blue and white. 16th/ 17th century. Cf Read p.178 no.678.
Created on: Monday 16th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

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: CORN-694038
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy hooked section from a hook-and-eyelet dress-fastener with circular openwork in a bifid terminal. One of these holes still has its iron rivet intact, so both of them would have been used to attach the hook to the textile. The collar below the terminal has two side-knops. There is an incised cross running between the rivet holes to the end of the remains of the hook, now missing, and crossing from knop to knop. Read (2001) illustrates a similar example on page 42, No.357 which is dated to the 17th century. Read (2008) illustrates a similar example on p…
Created on: Sunday 22nd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-6F0401
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy one-piece clothes hook, missing the hook, but with attachment loop at the other end so that it could be sewn onto clothes to be used as hook and eye clasp instead of a button. There are two apertures of openwork below the rectangular attachment loop. The moulded decoration consists of a spray of three small flowers whose stalks radiate from a pellet near the loop. Read (2008) illustrates a similar example on page 100, No.375 which is dated to the early Post-medieval period and is recorded as Class E, Type 3. Bailey (2004) illustrates a similar example…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-6F1BD3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy belt hook, circular in plan, with three longitudinal moulded facets, and two moulded transverse collars at the junctures of the hook and body and of the body and the attachment hole, now missing, at the opposite end from the hook. Read (1988) illustrates similar examples on page 147, Nos.994 & 995, which are dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-788067
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy dress hook fastener with moulded and openwork decoration in the form of a central fleuret surrounded by four kidney-shaped apertures with elongated angular knops. Two of these are now missing along with the hook that would have attached to the collar at that end. The opposite end has a trapezoidal aperture to act as loop so that it could have been sewn onto the garment. There is a pellet either side of the two longitudinal voided ridges at the base of this loop. Read (2008) illustrates a similar example on page 103, No.398, which is dated to the early Post-medieval…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-B8A7A5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap fitting of the early Post-Medieval period, Read early Post-Medieval class A type 9, dating c. d 1500-1700. The fitting is incomplete, but would have had a drop-shaped body with projections for attachments. There is a rectangular projection with a rectangular perforation at the broad end of the body, and a circular projection with circular perforation set on the sides of the widest part of the body. The body has integral decoration in relief of a classical motif with enamel in the cells around it - red to either side and white to the top and bottom. T…
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bone Field', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CBF4A0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy post medieval clothes fastener. It is sub-oval in shape with three loops, one at either side and one at the end. The opposite end to the loop is broken where the clasp would have been. The object would have been one of a pair, the other side of which would have a hasp, which the clasp would have fitted arround. It is decorated with a leaf pattern and has a dark green patina. The reverse is plain.
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-21B051
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trefoil-shaped hooked clothes fastener of composite construction; one of the three domes which comprises the obect is missing. The hollow back of the fastener is filled with lead or a lead alloy. The fastener appears to comprise six separate components. The two surviving domes appear to be the heads of separate rivets, one of which survives and which is bent at right-angles at the back of the fastener. Each dome is decorated with a ring of punched pits around a central pit. The central rivet appears to retain the Y-shaped plate component which divides the three domes. Ea…
Created on: Tuesday 31st March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-DDE703
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy blunt-hooked and eye clasp of early post-Medieval date. For a range of similar examples, see Read 2008: 164-182. The plate is roughly lozengiform, the top and bottom points being truncated. There are a total of five (of six original) peripheral lobes, two located at the bottom and a pair (one missing) at each of the two middle points. At each of the two top corners is a perforated loop; a third loop projects from the bottom edge of the artefact. Extending from the upper side is a rectangular hanger. The upper surface of the plate bears moulded decoration, with a central…
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2009
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walkern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-F16412
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century hooked clothes fastener comprising an oval plate with three projecting loops for attachment to cloth or leather. The face of the fastener is decorated with punched circles and lines suggestive of foliate shapes.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-1C2644
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White-metal coated copper alloy eye-plate from a blunt-hooked dress fastener with moulded decoration. Read (2008) Class A Type 2, and apparently as no. 648 (found in East Devon), although in very much better condition. 36.5mm x 22.5mm. 17th century.
Created on: Friday 24th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quidenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-81A3C7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy 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 in the centre an unexplained sub-square pad. Diameter 22.5mm. 16th century.
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Dunham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-D53724
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval copper alloy double-looped dress fastener. The fastener is pointed oval in plan and circular in section; a rectangular-sectioned (with narrow sides curved) shank projects from the centre and terminates in two circular loops, one of each side of the stem. Length 24.32mm, width across pestle head18.64mm, thickness of pestle head 7.97mm, width across loops 15.6mm, thickness across loops 3.42mm, width & thickness of shank 4.5mm x 3.7mm, weight 7.40g. Several other examples are recorded on the PAS database including KENT-23B3B2 (Kent), WMID-905A14 (Staffs), WMID-5F8906 (Staff…
Created on: Friday 15th May 2009
Last updated: Monday 22nd June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Radcliffe on Trent', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-17ECB2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (17th century) cast copper alloy dress fastener. The plate is sub-oval with one straight edge. This edge would have had an integrally cast rectangular loop. The plate has three projecting knops, two of which are incomplete. The complete knop is circular, with an incomplete piercing for attachment; the remains of the other knops clearly had complete perforations. The upper surface of the plate is worn and corroded, with part of an incised floral design with surrounding circular and semi circular rings extant. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It is 29.53mm long, 24.22…
Created on: Monday 18th May 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-7094C4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Dress fitting, oval with a rectangular loop at one end and a kidney shaped protrusion to each side. Either side of the loop, and at the distal end, are small loops for sewing the fitting onto a garment. The main field is inlaid with enamel, the design now difficult to interpret but appears to have consisted of round sided triangles separated by bands of undecorated metal. The main colour was pale blue but two oval fields may have contained green enamel which is more degraded than the blue. Around the main panel is a band inlaid with what appears to have been white enamel, traces of whi…
Created on: Friday 22nd May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-650545
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval hooked fastener. Only the heart-shaped plate survives which has cast floriate decoration.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-69B1E5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or dress fastener. The object consists of an oval plate with attached loops. There are loops on both sides of the now broken projection hook and one at the opposite end of the plate. The plate itself has been decoratively stamped and features a floral design. The surface is mid greenish-brown in colour. The reverse is undecorated. This fitting probably dates to the 17th - 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton with Scarthingwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-50E7F7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A 16th century silver gilt-dress accessory with three recurving hooks with tapering points, and a fourth hook at the top, which recurves to the front of the item to form a loop, perhaps to act as a suspension loop. The body of the item is circular with seven knops around the circumference. Attached to the centre is a sheet silver disc, cut to resemble petals which are reminiscent of a daisy (S. Brown, pers comm). The disc is secured by a central hemispherical silver-gilt rivet, which itself resembles the eye of a daisy. An illustration of a daisy depicted in a similar way can be seen …
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-4E64C3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy dress fitting; this is the 'hook' element of a two piece hook and eye clasp. The main body is oval with a central cast design which is worn - it is possibly of a flower within a beaded border. There is a semi-circular knop half way along one of the long edges, and a worn break on the opposing side. There is a damaged and incomplete loop at one point of the oval, and two loops on the opposing end, flanking the rectangular hook element. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It is 38.78mm long, 21.92mm wide, 2.28mm thick and weighs 6.19 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-A1BDB7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy snake-form belt hook of post-Medieval to modern date. The artefact is now bent, but it would originally have been 'S-shaped'. Each half takes the form of the neck and head of a serpent or bird. The necks are thin, of pointed-oval section and form a broad curve. The heads resemble those of a swan, with a well-moulded beak and indented pointed-oval eyes. At the centre of the object, dividing the two animals, is a three-tiered circular moulding with a series of radiating ridges. A pair of foliate mouldings flanks this central element. The artefact meas…
Created on: Saturday 4th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 4th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', 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: BERK-E5BFE3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy early post-medieval hook clasp with three attachment knobs, lower one missing. Moulded relief with stylised flower design. Hook intact but bent over; Read (2008:165), Class A Type 1.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-227D16
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The hook section of a cast, copper alloy, dress fastener dating from 1600-1700. It has a flat, oval shaped body. At one end of the body is a short crossbar and a sub-rectangular knop pierced with a circular hole. At the other end are a pair of circular knops, one on each side of the body, also pierced with circular holes. Between these knops, the body extends into a flat, rectangular section, which curves back on itself to form a broad, blunt hook. The upper surface of the body carries a design of a flower with two leaves and three petals, and a row of small circles which follow the r…
Created on: Friday 10th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-8A7797
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 17th Century hooked clasp in one piece with engraved and punched decoration. The outer decoration shows a border of either pellets or annulets enclosing (possibly) a floral emblem in the centre(see lower image).
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-A268A4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-piece lead alloy and copper alloy dress hook. The hook is of trefoil form with three bosses and a central pellet, all within a pelleted border. The hook has an attachment loop on the back and a separate embedded wire hook.
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th December 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F4A941
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval Dress Fastener from Hereford Area Herefordshire Description: A composite cast silver alloy dress fitting. The fitting is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a number of integrally cast loops. In profile it is broadly D shaped. The front face is highly decorated with three cast domed bosses contained within a raised plain triangular border that echoes the overall shape of the plate. The external edge of each dome is decorated with a loop of applied twisted silver wire. Outside the internal triangular border are further decorated elements. On the two long edges a ser…
Created on: Monday 20th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5D0484
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hook piece from a hook and eye type of dress fastener, dating from the Post Medieval period. The catch is triangular in plan, with rounded projections at each corner, each containing a sewing hole. The wide flat hook projects from the straight end and bends forwards, but the end is missing. There is a kidney or heart shaped decorative hole in the plate near the hook. The sides of the plate are bevelled. The reverse is slightl hollow. The metal is poor quality and may have had a white metal coating. This plate is thicker than other examples, and the triangular shape is a…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-3A996D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold hook element from a dress fastener, of composite construction, consisting of a hook (now incomplete) and an applied plate made from several elements. The applied plate is built up on a backplate made from a piece of circular sheet gold about 7mm in diameter. This has a vertical gold sheet collar soldered around the edge, which may originally have held a setting of glass, gemstone, etc. Around the collar is a separate outer frame of circular-section gold wire about 1.5mm in diameter, which has fine transverse grooves all the way round its surface. A butt joint i…
Created on: Monday 24th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 20th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DC4CF4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy white-metal coated hooked tag of Read's Class A, Type 2 (with three attachment knops), hooked section. Two of the attachment loops are damaged. It measures 33.76x27.06x1.97mm and weighs 5.9g. The plate is flat and slightly bent. It depicts a central expanding stem, and is comparable with Read, 2008; nos.639-44, with a spray of three flowers surrounded by ring-and-dot decoration flanking the outside edge. The loop measures 13.97mm wide (internal 9.59x4.45mm).
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-9BF710
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy blunt hook. The greater part of the object is ovate in shape with the remnant of a circular attachment eye located centrally at the broader end. At the narrow end the main body is symmetrically flanked by two similar and complete attachment eyes. At this point there is a short slightly taperering rectangular projection towards what would have been a blunt hooked end, the hook part of which is now missing from an old break. The ovate front face of the object is decorated in champleve style with sub-lozenge shaped panels and scrolling foliate pla…
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: NMS-D4F6C0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual post-medieval copper alloy possible eye-plate from a blunt-hooked clasp, measuring 22 x 36mm. It comprises an oval openwork body with a central perforation in a moulded relief octofoil and an outside edge with opposed large and small trapezoidal loops. It dates from the 16th-17th century.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thurne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-038244
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of copper alloy wire probably from a dress fastener of 16th century date. If complete the wire would be doubled to form a hook and two looped ends (of which this is one). The wire has a diameter of 1.6mm and length of 15.2mm. Similar dated examples are published in Egan G. 2205 Material culture in London in an age of transition p51, 220.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-192F64
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dress fastener of the post medieval period dating from1500-1650. It is one hafl of a hook and eye fastener; the catch half. The body is an ovoid shape, hollow on the underside. At one end it broadens out; this section has two circular holes for attachment to the dress and the remains of a rectangular fastening loop. At the opposite end there are the remains of a small sewing loop for attachment to the dress. The body carries an incised design of two flowers rising from the catch end; each flower has two leaves on the outer side of the stem. The fastener appears to …
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
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Record ID: ESS-689321
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy dress fitting of Reads class A type 2 hooked-clasps and eyes. This example is an eye element, formed of an oval body with an openwork rectangular projection at one end to form the 'eye' and three circular knops with central rivet holes positioned at even intervals around the edge. The upper suface has a white metal coating, probably tin. It is 34.68mm long, 25.81mm wide, 1.91mm thick and weighs 4.58 grams.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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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
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Record ID: BERK-CECDB6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval hooked tag Class A blunt hook and eye clasp type of the "eye" variety. It has 3 sewing holes and a rectangular loop. It depicts on moulded relief a possible standing human facing-figure with a projecting knob to either side. 16th century.
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th July 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-A109B3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded 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 a projecting rounded collar. It has a moulded relief design: a lion passant guardant. Central on each long side is a bifurcated ornamental knop. The square loop has broken away, with only a vestige surviving beyond one of the side loops. This fastener is similar to one published by Read (2008, 176; ref. 670) which he classifies as his Early post-Medieval Class A, Type 8. …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WAW-A25125
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete cast copper-alloy hooked mount of post-medieval date. The mount is formed of an openwork trefoil plate with a bifurcating collar below, the terminal of which would have curved back in a blunt hook, now missing. The upper lobe of the trefoil and the lower lobe both have an integral perforated flat lug to receive a rivet. In both holes the corroded iron remains of the rivets survive in situ. The copper alloy has a general grey colour which is heavily corroded. It measures 34.5mm long, 14.85mm wide and weighs 2.3g. A parallel can be found illustrated in Read …
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
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Record ID: ESS-832518
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Number: 2011 T253 Colchester District, Esse: Dress fitting Date of Discovery: 13/4/11 Circumstances of discovery: whilst metal detecting Period: 16th century Description: post-medieval silver dress fitting cast in one plane. It is sub-triangular in shape. At the top end there is a rectangular loop. The two closest angles to this have one loop each radiating from them. The furthest angle has three loops radiating from it. The centre is raised with a heart shaped design. The reverse is plain, following the contours of the heart shaped design on the front. Dimensions:…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-38FC45
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dress fastener. The catch piece from a probable paired hook and eye clasp. The body is sub-rectangular in shape with elaborate moulded and openwork decoration. The decoration comprises symmetrically arranged traingular, oval and circular apertures with raised curlicues, ridges and rounded knops between (also symmetrical). The lines of symmetry run along the horizontal and vertical axis of the main body of the object. At one end is a pointed trefoil lug with an oval aperture, at the opposite end is the rectangular loop or eye. The four smallest circular apertures, w…
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 19th May 2010
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Record ID: LVPL-BB8B02
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt, cast, 'eye' section forming one half a post-medieval 'hooked-clasp and eye' fitting. Possibly in the form of two birds with their backs to each other. One large attachment loop at the base and one smaller one in between the two heads. In the centre, between the birds, are four circular holes, possibly for the purpose of attaching the eye to the garment. Chased and gilded on the reverse Janina Parol Assistant Treasure Registrar British Museum
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Medlar with Wesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E977D5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy tinned Early Post-Medieval (1600-1700) hooked tag of Read's Class A Type 8, oval with three attachment knops and two ornamental knops. Two of the attachment knops are missing, as is the 'business end' (hook or loop). It measures 26.49x22.29x1.72mm and weighs 3.3g. Just over half the plate survives and is filled with foliate and floriate decoration within a beaded border. Traces of tinning are apparent where the surface has not worn. The ornamental knops, at the middle of either outside edge, are bifurcate and appear to be foliate or floriated, but are…
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D15EA1
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval incomplete cast copper alloy hook or eye section from a two part fastener. The central plate is heart-shaped with a central heart shaped void and a small knop projecting form the outer sides about half way down. At the point of the heart the sides turn outwards to form a flat-edged foot shape, either end of which shows evidence of old breaks; this would have continued into a hook or eye, probably, given the position of the breaks, an eye. From the top of the heart projects a rectangle, the end of which exapands into T-bar. There is some evidence of silvering or tinning. …
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goring by Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-E47D07
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Dress Fastener; one plate from a hook and eye fitting dating from the 16th or 17th century. The plate is oval and at one end a hook or catch has broken off. Part way along each side there is a small attachment loop projecting to the side. The end is circular with another projecting external loop. The front of the plate is decorated with an incised fleur de lys surrounded by annulets. It is very similar to SOM-103EF2, SOM-66AE51 and SOM-E0FF65. See also Read Class A type 2 plates 641-644 page 171.
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
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Record ID: IOW-E81225
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy hooked tag of post-Medieval (c. 1600-c. 1700). 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 a loop to accommodate a terminal hook. The clasp is mainly oval in plan and has a collared perforated knop, centrally placed, at the attachment end. There are two similar knops, without collars, at the attachment end, one at each side. Beyond these two knops there are the remains of a central sub-rectangular hook. The curled over part of the hook is missing due …
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5C08F7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener (c. 1600-c. 1700 AD). 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 a hook. The clasp is mainly oval in plan and has a perforated knop, centrally placed, at the attachment end. There are two smaller solid knops mid-way along the length of the fitting, one at each side. At the opposite end there are the remains of a central sub-rectangular loop, most of which is missing. At the side of this loop there is another perforated knop. …
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-E8B2B1
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a hasp section of a cast copper alloy, hasp and clasp type dress fastener, probably c. 1600-1750. It is the "eye" half of a hook and eye. The fastener is of openwork design, the main body being in the shape of a heart. Below the bottom of the heart is a short, rectangular crossbar above a lozenge shaped projection that is pierced with a circular hole probably for attaching to a garment. Above the heart is a lozenge shaped perforation, flanked by two small lobes with circular fastening holes and above this a rectangular loop to accept the clasp section. There is a trilobed pro…
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-674821
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast, copper alloy toggle dating from the post-Medieval period, 1600-1800 AD. It consists of a rounded body in the shape of a pointed oval, from one side of which extends a short, circular shaft ending in a pair of rings positioned side by side. The toggle has a patchy, dark green patina. It is 26.9mm long, 22.7mm wide and 8.2mm thick. It weighs 8.68gm. There are many examples on the PAS Database; DENO-D53724 lists many others. The patchy patina of this example would seem to support it being a toggle to fasten clothing.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Lincolnshire', grid reference and parish protected.