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Description: | Treasure number 2007 T540.Two Post Medieval silver buttons, both incomplete. The buttons are comprised of a silver hollow dome with an attachment loop at the apex (missing on one button). The button missing the attachment loop contains a faceted clear stone, which is not present on the other button. The empty setting is slightly discoloured. Both of the buttons have three parallel incised lines around the circumference, with moulded ridges at right angles positioned around the rim of the settings. The button with the missing setting measures 12.51mm in diameter, has a depth of 5.45mm, and the circular suspension loop measures 5.28mm in diameter and is 1.36mm thick. It weighs 0.72 grams. The button with the clear setting has a diameter of 12.45mm and a depth of 8.16mm. There is a worn break where the attachment loop would have been attached. It weighs 1.76 grams. As an object of uncertain date and function it does not fall within the Treasure Act 1996.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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