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Description: | Complete copper alloy hooked book fitting (book clasp) of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1450-1650). The fitting is formed a single sheet of copper alloy that is broadly sub-rectangular in both plan and profile (although slightly curved). At one end the fitting a small sub-rectangular projection has been cut from the sheet which has been bent back upon itself to form a shallow hook. At the opposite end to the hooked terminal the body of the plate expands and is decorated by a notched (slightly serrated edge). Through the upper plate a single hole has been drilled and the remains of a single copper alloy rivet with small plate is attached - this presumably aided the fitting of the plate to the strap. Another single hole is present on the serrated edge. The book fitting is a mid brown green colour with a well formed but abraded polished patina. The edges of the fitting are slightly irregular and asymmetrical. This is likely to be a result of movement in the plough soil. Similar examples of book clasps and fittings can be seen in Sue Margison's, Norwich Households pages 74-75 catalogue numbers 452-455. These are dated to the late and post medieval periods (Tudor and Stuart); the majority of these are dated to the 16th and 17th century.The book fitting measures 44.6mm long, 20.6mm wide, is 1.1mm thick and weighs 4.3 grams.
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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