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Description: | A cast copper alloy book clasp. The clasp has been formed from a single thin plate of copper alloy. One end terminates with a small rectangular and bent projection; this forms the hook on the clasp. The other terminal has been decoratively cut and has a fan-shaped terminal formed of two projections. In the centre of the clasp there is a small design, comprises of a series of concentric circles. There is a great deal of iron corrosion on the reverse and two rivets are visible. The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour and is very corroded. The clasp probably dates to the 17th - 18th century.
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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