Clasps Collection

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps. 7th-8th centurie
Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps decorated with inlaid gold, enamel and garnet. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England

Drunken old woman. Roman sculpture after original of about 200 BC. The woman clasps a wine jug. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Rowley Hall Chinese Bedroom
An illustration showing a Chinese bedroom of Rowley Hall, Staffordshire. This space is heavily themed with oriental colouring, expressed through the burnished gold background of the room

De Materia Medica by Dioscorides, edited with commentary by Petrus de Albano
CH438760 De Materia Medica by Dioscorides, edited with commentary by Petrus de Albano, published at Val D Elsa by Johannes de Medemblick, 1478 (leather, w/c & paper) by Italian School

Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua
CH440500 Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua, 1499 (leather & brass) by Italian School

Early Anglo-Saxon Gold Buckle and Pairs of Clasps with bronze vessel found in a grave mound - Taplow, Buckinghamshire - 6th to early 7th century - now in the British Museum. Date: 1920s

Gold pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila, Scythian
XBP343171 Gold pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila, Scythian by Scythian, (4th century BC); diameter: 30.6 cm; Historical Museum, Kiev

A Sentinal in the Paraguayan War
A Paraguayan sentinel is depicted dressed in only a long loincloth and a cloth sash across his chest, and a military cap. He clasps a rifle between his arm and ribs. Several dead men surround him

The future Admiral Michael Adrianzoon De Ruyter clasps his arms round the top of the big ball (litho)
5198216 The future Admiral Michael Adrianzoon De Ruyter clasps his arms round the top of the big ball (litho) by Maybank, Thomas (fl.1898-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peninsular Gold Cross, c. 1813 (gold)
XCF274349 Peninsular Gold Cross, c.1813 (gold) by English School, (19th century); Apsley House, The Wellington Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Peninsular campaigns 1808-1814)

Some of the Treasures found by M de Morgan at Dashur (litho)
1039092 Some of the Treasures found by M de Morgan at Dashur (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of the Treasures found by M de Morgan at Dashur)

Crescent shaped pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila (gold)
XBP343656 Crescent shaped pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila (gold) by Scythian, (4th century BC); diam: 30.6 cm; Historical Museum, Kiev

Thueringer Fibulas with Birds Heads, Stoessen, first half of C06th, (gold)
XPH311139 Thueringer Fibulas with Birds Heads, Stoessen, first half of C06th, (gold) by German School; Museum fur Ur- und Fruhgeschichte, Weimar

Advert for Swan & Edgar handbags 1929 Advert for Swan & Edgar handbags 1929
Selection of the newest silk handbags with grip clasp. Date: 1929

COGNAC BOTTLE STAND
Keep your precious bottles of cognac safe with this bottle stand, which has clasps which keep it in position when the bottle is lifted for pouring. Can be used on most bottles. Date: 1930s

Tell and Gessler
William Tell, his ordeal over, clasps his son who holds the apple pierced by the arrow. The Austrian steward Gessler watches proceedings on horseback

1918 in Petrograd, 1920. Oil on canvas. Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin (1878-1939) Russian painter. Young mother on balcony clasps her child. In the street below people go about their activities

Original accessories designed by Gordon Conway
Original accessories designed by the American costume designer, Gordon Conway. The shoe is trimmed with satin and has brocade to match the bag; the clasps of the bag are of diamonds and platinum

Army of India Medal, 1799-1826, with clasps: Kirkee and Poona.Awarded to Jemadar Dawoodjee Israel.Relating to the 2nd Bn, 1st Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry.Associated with the Battle of Kirkee

Photograph Albums, Plate 180, showing a range of styles and sizes, patterned and plain. Date: circa 1880s

Walking Dress 1805
London walking dress: white muslin gown & a lace edged, brown pelisse that fastens with gold clasps. Accessories: a fur muff, quizzing glass & Spanish hat with plumes. Date: 1805

Woman Wreath Oak Leaves 1646 Etching first state
Artokoloro

STIRLING, FROM ABBEY CRAIG, UK. Stirling is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland, and is at the heart of the wider Stirling council area

Virgin and Child Detail: Hand with open illuminated devotional book with clasps and fore-edge gilt. Background: traveller fills water bottle in stream. Anonymous: 16th century. Oil on wood

STIRLING, FROM ABBEY CRAIG, UK. Stirling is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland, and is at the heart of the wider Stirling council area

Airtight glass storage jars with metal clasps securing lids, variable focus, close-up

Ww1 / Nurse and Soldier
A French soldier clasps and kisses a Tricoleur held by a nurse. Date: 1918

Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) adult pair, male holding female with abdomen prior to mating, Leicestershire, England, july

Elegant Russian lady
A superb photographic postcard of a very elegant Russian lady wearing a fine pale blue hanging dress and wearing a matching cloth tiara and two shining metalic arm clasps/bangles

Pretty Algerian Nomadic Girl
Pretty Algerian nomadic girl at Bou-Saada. The region is known for Bousaadi knives, jewellery, metalwork and carpets. A trading post for nomads

The Rose of England
A stylish woman walks her bulldog and clasps a red rose to her throat in an attitude of fervent but fashionable patriotism

Court Dress ?1825
Gala dress? Blue & white gown with a long train & trimmed with gold, pearls & rubies. The bodice is decorated with a row of gold clasps. The sleeves are slashed

Valentine Girl
A girl clasps her hands

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"Unveiling the Timeless Beauty of Clasps: From Ancient Treasures to Modern Marvels" Step into a world where clasps transcend time, revealing fascinating tales and exquisite craftsmanship. In Rowley Hall's Chinese Bedroom, an unlikely encounter unfolds as a drunken old woman fumbles with her clasp, reminiscent of Roman sculptures from centuries past. The intricate details transport us to the grandeur of ancient times. The Sutton Hoo Treasure takes us on a journey through history, showcasing royal shoulder-clasps from the 7th-8th centuries. These regal adornments speak volumes about power and prestige in bygone eras. Turning the pages of De Materia Medica by Dioscorides, edited by Petrus de Albano in 1478, we discover clasps that bind knowledge together. Leather and watercolor intertwine with paper to create a masterpiece that stands the test of time. Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium beckon us further into the realm of clasps. Leather and brass unite in harmony within these enchanting works published in Venice in 1499. An Anglo-Saxon Gold Buckle paired with bronze vessels found within a grave whispers secrets from another era—a testament to human ingenuity even in death's embrace. The binding of Rothschild Book of Hours showcases Ghent or Bruges' artistry—clasping sacred words within its delicate grasp. A treasure trove for those seeking spiritual solace amidst chaos. Traveling eastward, we stumble upon Tolstaya Mogila's gold pectoral—an emblematic Scythian clasp that symbolizes strength and opulence beyond compare. A sentinel emerges from Paraguayan War's tumultuous battlegrounds—a warrior whose clasped arms embody unwavering courage against all odds—a true embodiment of resilience.