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BOOK FITTING
Unique ID: SWYOR-0C62D2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete but bent sheet copper alloy hook-piece from a post-medieval book-clasp. It is flat in section and sub-rectangular in plan with a slightly flared end with scalloped edge. The opposing end terminates in a narrowed, curved hook (W: 6mm). The upper surface is decorated with two ring and dot motifs at the flared and, and the other half is decorated with longitudinal grooves. Two copper alloy rivets survive, one at each end. This type of book clasp is dated to the later 16th century to mid-18th century, c.1550-1750. Compare DENO-FBA075 and WILT-E96352.
Sub class: hook piece
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1750
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 35.94 mm
Width: 16.57 mm
Thickness: 1.61 mm
Weight: 5.14 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 2nd June 2006
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1810
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: North Nottinghamshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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