Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
Jun 1, 2019
United Kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 3001:
Tudor Gilt Silver Hooked Clasp
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Start price:
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Estimated price:
$40 - $60
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Tudor Gilt Silver Hooked Clasp
16th century AD
A gilt silver hooked clasp comprising a trefoil plate with three hemispheres on the upper surface, each bearing a filigree collar at the equator and three filigree hoops on the bowl, surmounted by a knop; plate crenellated to the outer edge; thick hook soldered to the reverse. 2.28 grams, 21.60mm (3/4"). Very fine condition. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Critchley collection, Peterborough, UK, 2010; previously from the Lee Walter collection in 1995; formerly in an old English jewellery collection.
Literature
Cf. Read, B. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes, Langport, 2008, item 716.
