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1951

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2015

2025

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Clasp Clasp

This is a clasp. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14.5 × 9.5 × 4 cm (5 11/16 × 3 3/4 × 1 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

At top of clasp: [1] "H K" flanking an orb and cross, stamped (maker's mark) [2] shield or leaf, stamped (town mark?)

Cite this object as

Clasp Clasp; steel; H x W x D: 14.5 × 9.5 × 4 cm (5 11/16 × 3 3/4 × 1 9/16 in.); 1951-125-2

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