Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 2005

Tudor Silver Hooked Tag Clothes Fastener

1500-1600 A.D.

7 1/2 in. (2.28 grams, 19 cm).

Comprising three domes decorated with filigree surrounding a central pellet, hook to the reverse; Read Class D, Type 6. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Uttlesford, Essex, UK, declared as Treasure and disclaimed by the Crown with Treasure case tracking number: 2022T941.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-491A58.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

See The Portable Antiquities Scheme nos.LVPL-3004DD, NMS-E1FD52, and SF-034BF3, for similar examples.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 2005

Tudor Silver Hooked Tag Clothes Fastener

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Western Asiatic Style Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphic Incense Orb
    Western Asiatic Style Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphic Incense Orb
    20th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

    Hinged construction, openwork medallions showing a meditating figure sitting cross-legged with his arms raised, the circumferential bands separated by human-headed calligraphy panels, engraved geometric and calligraphy covering the surfaces. 604 grams, 13 cm



    From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Stuart Enamelled Bronze Mount Pair
    Stuart Enamelled Bronze Mount Pair
    Circa 1600-1700 A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

    Each oval in plan and slightly convex on the outer face, the larger one with a central sexfoil with tendrils either side and a lis below, the smaller one with petals and scrolls. 18.3 grams total, 21-32 mm



    Found Hallow, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK. Accompanied by copies of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report nos.WAW-D1633D and WAW-D14AE3. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • African Terracotta Bead Necklace Group
    African Terracotta Bead Necklace Group
    12th century A.D. or later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

    Ten restrung mainly cream and beige-coloured rondelle, tubular and ribbed beads and other types. 70 grams total, 72-74 cm



    Ex property of a UK gallery, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list