Bidspirit auction | Tudor Jewelled Silver-Gilt Clothes Fastener

Tudor Jewelled Silver-Gilt Clothes Fastener - 16th century A.D.. Comprising trefoil domes adorned with filigree flowers each with four petals, central jewelled setting, surrounded by a further ten jewelled settings, repaired hook to reverse. Cf. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, item 2.40, for type; Read, B., Hooked-Clasps and Eyes, Langport, 2008, for discussion. 5.51 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). Previously acquired in 1989.UK gallery, early 2000s.Old accession number inked to verso: '89.522'. [No Reserve]