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Record ID: NMS-989CBB
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval / early post medieval copper alloy book clasp dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1650. A flat rectangular plate with a flared attachment terminal at one end, the edge engrailed. Engraved transverse grooves radiate from the edge of the plate inwards. At the attachment end are two rivet holes, one surrounded by two compass engraved circles and retaining the corroded remains of an iron rivet. The plate terminates in a rectangular transverse collar perforated by a second rivet hole. The terminal exhibits stamped geometric decoration, now heavily worn and a downward curving ho…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.