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Description:		An S-shaped belt-hook in the form of a flattened three-dimensional serpent with scales on the body and a decorative moulding at the centre..
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		An S-shaped belt-hook in the form of a fully three-dimensional serpent with scales on the body.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		A two-piece sub-rectangular strap clasp, the operation of which is based on using the tension in the strap to exert a clamping force between the jaw and the frame. The design is such that such the clamping force is proportional to the tension. The underside of the chape/jaw appears to be stamped, PATENT NO 2505, but details of this patent have not been traced at the time of validation. The design of the clasp suggests a heavy duty use, possibly associated with military webbing. It is plausible that the pierced ends of the anchor chape were to facilitate riveting, and that the central recess on the moving jaw was to enable a pin to be fitted for extra security. See also UKDFD 48131 and UKDFD 8387.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		A rectangular four-loop strap adjuster of the type used on webbing. Both ends of the adjuster have rounded tabs, and one end is marked with the maker's name, ARNOLD.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		A double loop (or three bar) 'slider buckle' of the type used for strap adjustment on military kit and other webbing.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		An S-shaped belt-hook in the form of a fully three-dimensional snake with moulded decoration representing scales on both sides of the body, and a serpentine head with gaping jaws. Traces of gilt are present on the surface.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		An S-shaped belt-hook in the form of a fully three-dimensional bird-headed serpent with scales on the body.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		A fully three-dimensional S-shaped belt-hook in the form of two snake-like creatures joined midway along their bodies, and with a head at each end. Scales are depicted on the bodies and there are two moulded circumferential bands at the 'joint'. The surface is very worn and the detail is indistinct.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		The female element of a two-part copper-alloy belt clasp in the form of a cricketer at the wicket. There is evidence on the back of the figure of a strap bar being attached, the male element possibly an opposing figure or a simple oblong loop with a hooked clasp is missing.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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Description:		The male element of a copper-alloy two-part sash/belt clasp of the Victorian/Edwardian period. Comprising a sub-rectangular openwork frame with surviving tongue-shaped hooked clasp, there is evidence on the back of the frame showing where a wire strap bar was attached.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Buckles, belt hooks and belt clasps, Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items
Category:		Belt clasps, hooks and miscellaneous items

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