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LOT 1696
Medieval Complete Silver Vellum Manuscript Clasp
1400-1600 A.D.
2 1/4 in. (4.97 grams, 59 mm).
The baluster-shaped plate with hooked clasp to one edge and engraved with a tulip-like design with chevrons either side; articulate leaf-shaped terminal engraved with a similar floral motif; two rivet holes with one remaining rivet; maker's mark 'II' or 'H' stamped to reverse.
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector near Deighton, Yorkshire, UK, on 1st October 2017 by Mr David Brooks.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-C84DCC.
Declared and disclaimed as Treasure with reference no.2017 T908.
Accompanied by a copy of the Report for HM Coroner with reference no.2017 T908.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum regarding the proposed return of the find.
A Howsam clasp type A.5.1.
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