Record ID: NARC-3AB566
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Jewellery clasp of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is rectangular in plan and is composed of two plates and spacer. The upper terminal has four circular perforations which would have allowed a string to be attach the string, while the other end has a narrow, rectangular slot with a small notch at the centre; for where the folded metal plate would have been inserted to secure the fastening. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: ESS-713BD6 and ESS-D195D6. Length: 11.05mm, Width: 13.44mm, Thickness: 4.21mm, Weig…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
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