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Box Clasp The box clasp is a type of "pressure"clasp. The rectangular metal piece (the tongue) slips into the receiving end (the clasp). Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Box Clasp Safety A notched "arm" is attached to the tongue and swings over to the right. It is then pressed onto a small piece of metal. A safety provides extra security should the clasp come lose. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Box Clasp Another example of a "tongue". Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Box Clasp Another example of the receiving end. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Box Clasp A wonderful example of a box tension clasp. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Fold Over Clasp Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Fold Over Clasp Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Fold Over Clasp Italian fold over clasp. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Hook Clasp Top view of hook clasp. Circa 1930s - 1940s. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Hook Clasp Underside view. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Hook Clasp Another hook clasp. Some refer to these as "shepards hooks" due to the fact they look like a shepards staff. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Horseshoe Clasp The clasp is in the form of a horseshoe. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Lantern Clasp Clasp is in the shape of a lantern. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Lobster Claw Clasp A newer type of clasp. Post 1970s. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Padlock Clasp A variant of pressure clasps where a notched hasp slides into the body of the lock until it catches. Some require keys to open, some not. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Padlock Clasp Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Padlock Clasp This padlock clasp opens with a "push button". Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Padlock Clasp Clasp is basically a giant spring ring. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Padlock Clasp Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Sister Clasp In open position. Circa 1940's. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Sister Clasp In closed position. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Spring Ring Clasp Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Sport Ring Clasp Used from the 1920's through the early 1950's. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Swivel or "Dog Clip" Clasp From Victorian times (typically found on a watch chain). Variations of this still exist today. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Swivel Clasp An unusual clasp in which the hook (the curved portion) swivels on an axis to open then clicks back into position to secure the bracelet. Circa 1940s. Photo courtesy of: gelatogrrl |
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Pull Chain This style of closure is a Pull Chain. The two chains are simply pulled "downward" once the bracelet is on the wrist to snugly tighten the bracelet. Photo courtesy of: somerville33 |
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Pull Chain - Close Up Photo courtesy of: somerville33 |