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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy belt clasp of post-medieval date. The clasp is S-shaped in plan, circular in section and has moulded zoomorphic terminals. Only one terminal now survives which is in the form of the head of a beaked beast, such as a swan, with feathers denoted by incised curved lines. From the terminal the neck narrows to a bend but widens again towards the collared centre. A foliate design extends to both sides of the collar from which the swans necks project. From the other side of the collar a second neck extends, mirroring the first and terminates in a worn break.The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour and is worn. The clasp is 40.6mm long, 8mm in diameter and weighs 9.7g.Early S-shaped fasteners such as this appear on portraits of the early post-medieval period and are often associated with sword-belts. In the 17th century however they appear to fall out of fashion only to regain popularity in the early 18th century. The quality and form of this example suggests it is an example of the more modern clasps.
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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