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1918

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2015

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Bible Clasp and Two Ornamental Bosses Clasp, Bosses

This is a clasp, bosses. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1918. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Harald de Raasloff.

Its dimensions are

L x W (clasp (a)): 9.7 × 4.7 cm (3 13/16 × 1 7/8 in.) L x W (clasp with knob (b)): 4.8 × 4.7 cm (1 7/8 × 1 7/8 in.) L x W (boss (c)): 3.8 × 2 cm (1 1/2 × 13/16 in.) L x W (boss (d)): 3.8 × 2 cm (1 1/2 × 13/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Unmarked

Cite this object as

Bible Clasp and Two Ornamental Bosses Clasp, Bosses; silver; L x W (clasp (a)): 9.7 × 4.7 cm (3 13/16 × 1 7/8 in.) L x W (clasp with knob (b)): 4.8 × 4.7 cm (1 7/8 × 1 7/8 in.) L x W (boss (c)): 3.8 × 2 cm (1 1/2 × 13/16 in.) L x W (boss (d)): 3.8 × 2 cm (1 1/2 × 13/16 in.); 1918-30-1-a/d

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