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Description: | A fragment of a copper alloy book fitting of early Post Medieval date. The fragment consists of a front plate, rectangular in plan, with the attachment end flared out. This end is notched across the edge to produce a rounded central knop with longer trapezoidal outer corners. The clasp end consists of a thinner strip recessed from the width of the rectangular plate, which curves back behind itself before ending in an old break. The plate would have been riveted on to the cover and the remains of one seperate rivet survives, circular in section and of copper alloy, towards the attachment end. There is a circular hole for a second rivet in the centre of the plate. Around the empty rivet hole is a stamped circle creating a ring and dot design.The book fitting measures 37.5mm in length, 12.7mm in width at the attachment end, 9.1mm at the plate and 4.0mm at the clasp end and 1.0mm in thickness at the plate, 2.85mm including the rivet. It weighs 2.1g.
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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