Record ID: WMID-1D6322
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy book mount of Howsam type B.1.4, dating to c.1150 - c.1200. The object is lozenge-shaped and has a C-shaped cross-section. There is a flat circular knop at each of the four points; these each have a circular perforation through them (internal diameter 3.0 mm). The edge of each side flares out to meet its neighbour at the centre, forming a elongated V-shaped edge. The front of the object has been decorated with a cross formed of three deeply incised grooves, forming two ridges that run from the knops to the centre. Overlying this is a cross consisting of two in…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-906752
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hinged book clasp of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD.1400-1600). It comprises two copper alloy plates connected by a hinge. The broader of the plates is decorative, (length: 17.5 mm x width: 21.7 mm), in form similar to a sceptred crown; although there are historic breaks, that leave the design incomplete, missing a side fleur. At the narrower end of this plate there are projections which curl round forming part of the hinge. The other plate (length: 29.1 mm, width: 15.8 mm), has a central projection that curls round to form part of the hinge…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-38E09D
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy book clasp of Post-Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 - 1700). It is sub-rectangular in plan with a curved rectangular hook at one end; the opposing end terminates with a scalloped edge. There are two circles around a circular perforation equally spaced in the centre of the clasp; there are two more perforations with circles along the scalloped edge. On the front of the clasp there is low relief cast lines radiating from the end rivets towards the opposing end; the lines continue parallel to the long edges of the clasp, then continuing at a 45 degree angle. The r…
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-591803
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book fitting, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1650). The book fitting is sub rectangular in shape, with a splayed fishtail at one end and an incomplete hook at the other. The front of the fitting has been decorated with parallel lines respecting the long edges. A circular rivet is present in the middle of the splayed fishtail. The back plate is missing.  It measures 45.8 mm in length, 16.7 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 4.8 g. The book fitting is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion…
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-97C6DE
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book fitting, of Post medieval dating (circa AD 1500 - AD 1700). The clasp is comprised of two sheets of copper-alloy that have been riveted together, with two rivets visible at the reverse of the object. The attachment end is split and would have once attached onto a strap and is slightly flared, although the edges are now damaged. The sides are broadly parallel. The opposing clasping end is narrowed with a rectangular in plan collar which then narrows to form a hook for attachment. The book fitting measures 39.5 mm long, 13.9 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4C8A2A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy hooked artefact, probably a book clasp of Post-Medieval or Modern date (AD 1700 - AD 1850). The artefact is cruciform in plan. Three of the arms have tri-lobed terminals with a single rivet hole in the centre of each, one is incomplete. The fourth arm is longer and parallel sided. This arm is bent rearwards through 180° to form a clip. The extreme end of the clip narrows and then points to the rear. It measures 37.3 mm in length, 30.7 mm wide and 7.3 mm thick. The metal is 0.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The artefact is a mid green to brown …
Created on: Friday 7th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E28B66
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book clasp catchpiece of Howsam type A.6.2, of late medieval or early post-medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The book fitting is sub rectangular in plan, with concave sides. One end, the strap attachment end, flares in plan and forms a 'fishtail' shape with the outer edge incomplete. The other end of the book clasp has been decorated with multiple thin engraved diagonal lines in a feather style design. These 'feathers' reach up to three small circular holes (internal diameter 2.4 mm) in a straight line. Two circular rivet holes are present close to th…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-F52CD3
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy book fitting or clasp, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The book fitting is sub rectangular in plan, with concave sides. One end, the strap attachment end, flares in plan and forms a 'fishtail' shape with the outer edge complete. The other end of the book clasp has been decorated with multiple thin engraved diagonal lines in a feather style design. These 'feathers' reach up to three small circular holes (internal diameter 1.5 mm) in a straight line. Two circular sectioned iron rivets remain in place. These rivets would have originally secu…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-3DC2A5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Around 25% of the book fitting is present. It consists of a triangular knop, a rounded area, with two rectangular knops extending from the top (the remains of a hinge). A circular-sectioned copper alloy peg is present in the centre. The reverse is uneven. The book fitting measures 14.7 mm in length, 10.9 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The book fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a los…
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-2BE761
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform mount, probably from a book, of Howsam type B.1.2. Medieval in date (AD 1300 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the mount is present, consisting of the central boss and three out of the four arms present. One arm is complete, the rest are incomplete. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The central element is a circular domed boss. A circular perforation (internal diameter 4.4 mm) is present at the top of the boss. The surviving arms are flat and D-shaped; one arm has a circular perforation containing the remains of an iron rivet. The und…
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-17845C
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform mount, from a book, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). Around 50% of the mount is present, consisting of the central boss and two out of the four arms present. The rest is missing. The central element is a circular domed boss. The surviving arms have concave sides and flare into trilobate terminals with circular perforations, internal diameter 1.7 mm. Both surviving perforations are empty. Incised lines extend around the mount's perimeter and a pair of shorter, transverse lines separate the arm from its terminal. The unders…
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-E6F4E6
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book fitting or clasp, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). Approximately 90% of the book fitting is present, consisting of the main section and the hook. The strap attachment end is incomplete. The book fitting is sub rectangular in plan, with concave sides. One end, the strap attachment end, flares in plan and forms a 'fishtail' shape with the outer edge incomplete. Two circular sectioned copper alloy rivets remain in place, securing the front plate to the back plate, with the remains of a leather strap between them. The back plate is …
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-958913
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy book clasp, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). Around 90% of the strap fitting is present, with part of the attachment end missing. Although it appears to have been cast in one piece, it can be described in three separate areas; the plate (with the split end for attaching it to the strap), the main circular perforated body, and the tip, with a transverse circular perforation.The front has been decorated with moulded decoration. Both the plate and the circular area have an raised plain border of a ridge. A probable foliate design is present on the pl…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2019
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Record ID: WMID-91AA36
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform book mount, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the mount is present, consisting of the central boss and two out of the four arms present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The central element is a circular boss which tapers upwards to a conical point. The surviving arms have concave sides and flare into a trilobate terminal. The terminal has a circular perforation, with an internal diameter of 1.5 mm. The perforation is empty on one arm, but the other arms contains the remnants of an iron rivet. The…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-D3EB15
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silvered copper alloy book clasp of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1400), Howsam type A.9.2. Around 75% of the book clasp is present, consisting of the rectangular 'box chape' only. The lozengiform element is incomplete and the terminal is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The attachment end (box chape) is hollow and broadly rectangular although the sides flare gently outwards towards the end and the edges are at right angles to the faces. Two silver rivets are present, located at the corners of the terminal. Each rivet has a circular cross section and a diameter…
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C3FA46
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy book clasp of Howsam type A.2, of Medieval dating (mid 14th to mid 15th centuries). The clasp has a triangular knop at one end, which is pierced from side to side with an incomplete single circular hole. The triangular knop has been decorated with a V (chevron) groove, creating a zoomorphic terminal. The main body of the clasp has a rounded area which has a hole through the middle. There is a narrow, transverse, moulded ridge on the opposite side to the knop, and then a rectangular plate. This has two triangular prongs extending to form a forked spacer (c…
Created on: Friday 20th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-54F756
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable book fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Approximately 90% of the book fitting is present, with the eye section incomplete. The book fitting is sub rectangular in plan, with a semi circular recess on either side, creating a 'fish tail' type shape. The strap end splits into two at the strap attachment end, with a square plate on either side. Between these square plates, a piece of leather is present, the remnant of the original strap. Three circular sectioned copper alloy rivets secure the two plates together, with the le…
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C25632
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy book fitting or clasp, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). Approximately 90% of the book fitting is present, consisting of the main section of the hook, both ends are incomplete. The book fitting is sub rectangular in plan, with concave sides. One end, the strap attachment end, flares in plan and forms a 'fishtail' shape with the outer edge incomplete. The remnants of two copper alloy circular sectioned rivets are present in this end. The opposite end widens slightly and has a projecting integral hook which turns down through an ang…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-878076
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy book clasp, of probable Medieval dating (12th to 15th Centuries AD). The book clasp consists of a sub rectangular sheet of copper alloy metal, bent back on itself, with ornate cut edges. The front exhibits a central domed area, with the remnants of two iron rivets on the left hand side. A series of V shaped notches have been cut along the edges to create a decorative edge. The back is plain and undecorated, with a central circular perforation. It measures 41.22mm in length, 24.57mm wide and 13.15mm thick. The metal is 1.05mm thick. It weighs 11.9 gra…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-B4B448
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy decorative stud, probably from a medieval book. The head of the stud is a eight-point star (octofoil) which is domed in profile with a flattened top. The surface has eight triangular ridges. The underside of the head is hollow with a central integral circular sectioned stud. The stud tapers to a blunt broken point. The break is not recent. The stud is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The head measures 21.86mm in length and 23.26mm wide. The depth of the head and the shank is 20.92mm. It weighs 9.4g. A couple of similar exam…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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