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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy book clasp or fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 18th Centuries AD).The book clasp is sub rectangular in plan, with a small rectangular projection at one end (broken hook). The opposing end flares out to a more triangular shape. A raised circular knop is present in the centre of the front of the clasp, which has been decorated with curved incised lines to form a sexfoil (six petalled floral) design. The dome on the front helps prevent the leather cover of the book from being rubbed on the desk or shelf. Attachment holes are present to either side of the raised circular knop. One still retains an iron rivet.The back of the book clasp is plain and undecorated.It measures 71.5mm in length, 27.03mm wide and 1.26mm thick. It weighs 10.7 grams.The book clasp is dark green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina.
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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