Tudor Period Silver Hook Fastener and Hat Ornament Collection

CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 - 3/4 in. (12.3 grams total, 14-21 mm).

Including composite rosette button, openwork hooked tag and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. [7, No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

Literature

See Read, B., Hooked-Clasps and Eyes, Langport, 2008, for discussion.

CONDITION

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