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Partial clasp

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-23879

Description

Partial clasp made of bronzed metal wire set with green, emerald-cut paste stone. Bronzed wire scrolls decorate each side and the top of the clasp. Bronzed metal backing with broken clip/attachment area. Possibly half of a dress clip or buckle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clasps (fasteners)
accessories
fasteners
bronze (metal)
paste (glass)
Clasp, Clothing
Glass
Bronze
Clasp, Clothing

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11/16 x 11/16 (HxW), 7/16 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4836

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