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Description: | A Medieval (1250 - 1450) copper alloy folding strap clasp, complete with frame, plate and folding end. The frame is square in plan (13.2mm x 13.2mm) and roughly rectangular in cross-section. Its outer edge and strap bar are narrowed to accommodate the folding end and plate respectively. The strap bar within the plate is broken and part of it is missing. The sides of the frame expand slightly towards the folding end, and have a low relief transverse ridge near each corner.The folding end consists of a rectangular sheet of copper alloy, wrapped around the folding edge. It has a slightly expanded terminal, where two incurves produce three points, perhaps reminiscent of a pointed crown. On this terminal is a small rectangular bar mount attached by a single copper alloy rivet. The folding end measures 9.8mm in width and 3.2 in (folded) length.The plate consists of another long rectangular sheet, folded around the strap bar to produce front and back plates of equal length. The plate is recessed for the frame. Between the plates a large fragment of organic material is held in place, secured by a single copper alloy rivet at the centre of the attachment end. The plate measures 20.0mm in length and 9.2mm in width.The plate and the folding end have a mid green patina, while the frame is a darker green in colour. The folding strap clasp is 30.6mm in length, has a maximum thickness of 2.9mm and weighs 2.21g.Several similar examples of folding strap clasps from London are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991), p.118-9, figs.77-8.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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