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Description: | A complete rectangular copper-alloy book clasp of Post Medieval date.It is flat with a 5mm long hook projecting from one end, the other is expanded with three U-shaped notches cut into its edge. The centre of the front face is decorated. This is delineated by transverse rocker decoration at the hook end and two V-shaped grooves at the expanded edge. Within this is a series of floral motifs. The back face is undecorated. At the expanded edge is a central circular rivet hole.This book fitting measures 39.38mm in length, 14.36mm in width, 1.03mm in thickness, 2.83g in weight.
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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