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Description: | The clasp is composed of two components, the frame with an integral forked spacer, and secondly the folding end. The frame and spacer are cast copper alloy, the folding end is also cast copper alloy. The total length of the clasp from the terminals of the spacer to the folding end is 35.6mm. The width, at the widest point, across the frame is 10.7mm.
The frame, in plan is a sub-oval shape with the side edges being curved. The bar arounded which the folding end is fixed is slightly off-set with a narrowed bar. The opposite edge has the integral spacer attached. The spacer forming a 'n' shape with a wide horizontal bar and narrow tapering uprights.
The folding end is folded in half around the frame. The upper plate of the folding end is cast forming a quatrefoil shape, whereas the back plate is undecorated except for a central '' shaped protrusion in the centre of the upper edge.
The frame has traces of a green/grey coloured patina, whereas the folding end has a mid green patina.
There are similar clasps in Egan and Pritchard, particularly the example on p. 119 from a private collection. This has the integral forked spacer. The suggested dates for these styled clasps is late 14th to early 15th centuries. | Subjects: | Composite Frame Folding Strap | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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