Clothing hooks and fasteners were a popular decorative accessory during the Medieval and Tudor period. The function of the fasteners were to hold together garments, to drape up skirts or to simply be used for decorative purposes. Hooks would prevent skirts from getting dirty when outside or were used to display rich fabrics from underneath. These beautiful accessories were also used to fasten collars and gowns without disrupting the patterns featured on the clothing.
Gold Tudor Clothes Fastener
£ 695.00
An excellent Tudor gold clothes fastener with a lozenge plaque, granulated rim and inset glass panel which simulates the semi-precious gemstone onyx, displaying tones of greens and reds. The rim also features a patter of points which are evenly dispersed across all for sides and the corners each feature rounded loops for added decoration. The reverse features a long hook which has been soldered on. Onyx was a popular choice of gem stone for decorative pieces and jewellery in the Tudor period. Henry VIII was often depicted wearing a ring with a large onyx inset.
Provenance: From a private Wiltshire Jewellery collection, formerly in an old European private collection
Condition: Good. Crack across the glass inset.
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| Weight | 2.5 g |
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| Dimensions | L 1.7 x W 1.2 cm |
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