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Description: | An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy book clasp (dating from c. 1550-c. 1600). The individual plate is roughly rectangular in shape. In plan, it has a flaring scalloped end with notches and at the other end has a wider area before the complete wide flat hook. On the obverse, close to scalloped end, there are two circular holes arranged in a row. The diameter of each hole is about 2.23mm. In the centre of the plate is a double concentric circle round a domed boss (hollow on the reverse) which includes a dent. Beyond the circular design, towards the hook end, there is a single hole, about half way between the edges. The diameter of this hole is about 1.98mm. Beyond the hole, towards the hook end are light incisions which appear to be chevrons or 'V' patterns. The hook is about 13.59mm wide. The reverse side is smooth. There is no evidence of a back plate. The clasp has a thin and patchy patina of light green with brown areas. Similar clasps may be seen in Margeson's 'Norwich Households', pp.74-5, no's: 453 and 454. These, Margeson suggests, both date to the second half of the 16th century. Cf also IOW-347A31.
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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