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Description: | A copper alloy post-medieval belt clasp (AD c.1750-c.1850). Overall, the object measures 40.6mm long, 20.7mm wide and 6.7mm thick. It weighs 14.92g. The clasp is S-shaped with zoomorphic terminals in the shape of dragons', dogs' or snakes' heads. Each head has moulded details depicting ears, eyes and snout. Other decoration along the animals' necks towards the centre of the object is too worn to distinguish apart from a pair of circumferential ridges at the join.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 style of this example suggests it dates to the later period of popularity.This example is very similar to YORYM-FAE352, but is much more worn.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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