Shepherds Falkiners are proud to offer a modest but authentic
selection of early book clasps. This collection is unique in that each
piece is wrought by hand and painstakingly crafted to replicate their
historical counterparts. These clasps are not cast, but cut
individually and hand finished using small files and gravers. Rivets
are gently set by hammer and each piece is buffed to a soft and subtle
sheen. The final result is unparalleled in its beauty, quality and authenticity.
All clasps are handmade in solid brass.
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Northern Italian Milan (c1480) This pattern of clasp has evolved with many slight variations. This design is based on an example in the Folger Shakespe...
Northern Italian Turin (c1495) This design features delicate fretwork clasp in the shape of a quatrefoil. The general shape is triangular with one fine...
