Translation: Closure
Description: a general term for clasps, a means of fastening, generally of metal, consisting of two interlocking parts (OED).
VARIANTS: slotgis, sloetyens, slotie, slootje (small), slootjen, sloot, slotten, slotje (small), slooties (small).
FORMS: (1) nekslot, neck clasp; (2) peerlsloot, pearl closure; (3) nekslootje, small neck closure; (4) brasletslot, bracelet closure, (5) ketting slotje, chain or necklace closure (small).
E.g. ‘Twee snoer hals paerlen met een sloot van diamant,’ (inv. 9)
Catalogue example: cat. 188
Example of inventory: Inv. 9, 52, 59, 80
