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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by KSW, May 17, 2023.

  1. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Another rescue from the bargain box of boot booty.
    Has anyone seen a clasp like this? It’s seized solid but I don’t know which way to slide,push or wiggle it to try to loosen it!
    The silver plate is very worn but I quite like the colour it is now.
    Any idea of age? I thought maybe German with the metal plaque but that’s a WAG!
    C15cm across
    Thankyou :)
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    KSW, May 17, 2023
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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Wd40 might do it. German sounds right.
     
    Ownedbybear, May 17, 2023
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  3. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I’ll give it a go!
    Any idea of age please?
     
    KSW, May 17, 2023
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  4. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    The clasp appears to have previously slid towards its rounded side. That's all I have, though. Have never seen one like that, either!
     
    Figtree3, May 17, 2023
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  5. Brian Warshaw

    Brian Warshaw Well-Known Member

    WD40 was what intended to say; but I won't. What is the writing that is on the slider?
     
    Brian Warshaw, May 17, 2023
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  6. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Kind of thin to be a purse. Pill box maybe or a cigarette case?
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, May 17, 2023
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  7. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    If you use WD40, be sparing. Put a little on a q-tip and work it around the lock. WD40 is easy to overuse.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, May 17, 2023
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Oil on fabric is not a good scene. At least part of that piece on top is supposed to slide over, looks like.
     
    evelyb30, May 17, 2023
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  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Since it (the 'lock') doesn't look quite evenly situated, I wonder if it turns sideways.....might be worth a GENTLE try to wiggle that way on the thicker part that's NOT slid under the two pieces....if that makes sense to you......
     
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  10. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    might also help to tightly squeeze the two sides together as you try the latch it may be putting pressure on the catch.
     
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