Clasp
1700-1799 (made)
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Two-part silver clasp, gilded on the front, shaped like two wavy leaves with a round dome over the centre. The dome is decorated with five rings of pierced imitation applied filigree, and has a loop in the centre for a (missing) pendant. Each of the leaves has strips of twisted wire soldered on the back. The clasp is fastened by a hook under the dome, with a corresponding hole at the end of the other part.
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Materials and techniques | Cast and pierced silver gilded on the front |
Brief description | Silver-gilt clasp shaped like two wavy leaves, Norway, 1700-1799. |
Physical description | Two-part silver clasp, gilded on the front, shaped like two wavy leaves with a round dome over the centre. The dome is decorated with five rings of pierced imitation applied filigree, and has a loop in the centre for a (missing) pendant. Each of the leaves has strips of twisted wire soldered on the back. The clasp is fastened by a hook under the dome, with a corresponding hole at the end of the other part. |
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Credit line | Gift of H. J. Hulbert |
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Accession number | M.489-1911 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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