Sporran clasp

This brass sporran clasp dates from the late 17th or early 18th century.

The semicircular sporran clasp is engraved with a band of decoration. It has a 'puzzle catch' - a complicated opening mechanism to foil thieves.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-454-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NE 34
Date:	Late 17th - early 18th century Late 17th or early 18th century
Material:	Brass
Dimensions:	116 mm H x 177 mm W x 32 mm D
What:	Clasp, sporran
Subject:	Sporrans and sporran-tops (NMAS Classification)
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Description:	Semicircular sporran clasp of brass with a puzzle catch, late 17th or early 18th century
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