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Description: | An incomplete and very small post-Medieval copper-alloy book fitting (c. 1550-c. 1650 AD).The fitting is in the form of a clasp with a hook. It is made from sheet copper-alloy and is sub rectangular in plan. It has parallel side and flares slightly at the attachment end to form a 'fish-tail' shape. The opposite end narrows abruptly to form a hook, the tip of which is missing. Close to the attachment end there is an off-centre circular hole, about 2.0mm in diameter. This has been pierced through from the front and is burred at the rear. At the front, closer to the hook, there is a shield-shaped panel containing a fleur-de-lis motif. The straight side of the shield, close to the hook, is formed of three pellets and the fleur-de-lis has a larger pellet, either side of its base.This fitting is corroded and has a patchy khaki green patina.19.6 x 8.7 x 0.3mm. Weight: 0.35g.
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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