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Sporran clasp
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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
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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
Clasp, sporran - 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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