Record ID: HAMP-5C9ED4
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early post-medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy book-clasp with a small area missing at one corner of the expanded end (old damage). It measures 41.05mm in length, 14.05mm in max.width, 5.87mm in depth (at the hook; the plate is 1.34mm thick) and weighs 2.98g. The hook-end is 5.17mm in width where it extends from the plate, narrowing to 2.61mm at the end. Behind, the plate is parallel-sided and 10.49mm wide with moulded relief decoration of foliate form. The opposite end of the plate widens to 14.05mm. At the centre is a rivet hole 1.06mm in diameter pierced from the fron…
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Midhurst', grid reference and parish protected.