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Description: | A copper alloy book clasp hook piece, probably of post-Medieval date. The clasp consists of a flat rectangular plate (approx 56mm x 11mm), with a projecting hook at one end (4mm wide x 4mm projecting) that is semicircular in section. The other end is deocrated with two bowed lobes with a small circular perforation (1mm diameter) positioned centrally where the lobes meet. A copper alloy rivet (head 1.5mm diameter) is positioned centrally through each lobe, 2mm from the edge of the lobe. The the rivets were fitted on the underside of the clasp with conical lugs.The book clasp appears to be undecorated, though this may be due to surface corrosion of the object.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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