Record ID: ESS-60BE54
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval to early post-medieval (mid 14th to mid 16th century) copper-alloy book mount of Howsam's type B.1.2. The mount has a central raised dome which sits on a raised step which is also circular. This then sits on a square step from which each of the four trefoil arms extend. Each trefoil has a small rivet hole. There is no further decoration. The mount measures 36.2mm across the trefoils, is 8.3mm high at the dome and weighs 8.8g. It has a light to mid green patina. A similar mount can be found at WAW-3649D6.
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: ESS-98FA4D
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post-medieval book clasp (c AD1500-1700). The clasp is formed from a thin rectangular strip with a splayed expansion at one end which has a small break. There are two holes next to each other. The inner hole has a ring decoration on the outer edge. At the other end there is a slight flare which terminates in a hook. Before the flare there is the remains of a rivet. There is no decoration on the outer face. The clasp is 46.6mm long, 11.2mm wide at the expansion, 9.9mm wide at the pin end and weighs 2.26g. It has a light green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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