Record ID: NMGW-EC639A
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy fitting, probably of 14th century date The cast fitting is possibly a zoomorphic book mount and comprises an open lozenge frame with integral arm terminating in a lug fitting (with an overall length of 46.7mm and a weight of 12.9g). The lozenge frame is vertical sided (with a length of 24.4mm, a width of 23.8mm, a depth of 8.2mm and a thickness of 2.2mm). The rear of the frame is not broken and has no decoration. There is a moulding on the front of the frame, probably the ears of the beast projecting forward. The beast’s head is of subtriangular section (w…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW3181
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Looped copper alloy clasp, mount or fitting. It is decorated with an incised line set transversely across the central plate. It is possibly an unusual form of eighteenth or nineteenth century shoe clasp but its narrow waisted form suggest that this is unlikely. Instead I think that it is probably the top of a post-medieval dress hook which has lost its hook. Dress hooks are a type of fitting which are usually considered to have been used for fastening separate items of clothing. How such items were used is not certain. They are presumed to have been sewn into a garment, through the re…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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