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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy belt clasp of late post-medieval date. The clasp is S-shaped in plan and circular in section tapering to worn pointed breaks to either end. A raised circumferential collar is present at the centre of the objects and is flanked by curvilinear moulded decorationThe metal is a mid reddish-brown colour and is worn. The clasp is 30.8mm long, 4.9mm wide, 3.7mm thick and weighs 2.6g.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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