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Description: | A copper alloy Post-Medieval book clasp. It is the rectangular front plate with a central hook at the upper terminal, and the lower edge flared and notched to give a frilled effect. There are two rivet holes placed along the longitudinal centre line, one each near the upper and lower edges,the lower having a rivet in situ. There are circle and dot motifs decorating the upper surface, which has much corrosion. The book clasp measures 40.5mm in length,16.68mm in width, flaring to 21.6mm along the lower edge. It weighs 4.47g. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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