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Description:
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A copper-alloy book clasp with flared (damaged) attachment end and a row of three decorative punched holes, most of the backplate survives with three rivets in situ, there is also a remnant of the inner leather strap between the plates.
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Keywords:
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Book Clasp
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Object Type:
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Book Clasp
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Object Classification:
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Object Sub-classification:
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Object Description:
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Object Inscription:
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Period:
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Late medieval to Stuart
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Date Range:
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Circa 15th to 17th century
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Primary Material:
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Copper-alloy
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Additional Material:
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Method of Manufacture:
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Cast front, sheet metal back
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Surface Treatment:
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Condition:
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Weight (grams):
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5.1g
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Size (mm):
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44mm length x 21mm at widest point
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References:
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Gordon Bailey, Detector Finds pp.70 to 78
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Comments:
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Record created by:
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Tatfinder
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Record creation date:
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10 March 2010
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Findspot:
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Near Lichfield
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County:
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STAFFORDSHIRE
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Recorded elsewhere:
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No
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Finder:
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Tatfinder
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Metal Detector Used:
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Minelab E-Trac
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Record validated by:
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Sandra Shaw
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Registered: September 2007