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Description: | Cast copper alloy button of probable medieval date (1300-1550 AD). The button consists of a circular domed (D sectioned) head, with a separate (now lost) shank set at 90ยบ to the angle of the head. The domed head of the button is badly abraded and unsymmetrical - if it had been decorated or had a tin or silvered finish no evidence for this now survives. On the reverse of the head is sub oval recess to fit the shank to. The button head measures 11.7mm length, 10.4mm width, is 4.7mm thick and weighs 2.44 grams. The button is a mid green colour with an uneven and abraded patina which covers all surfaces. There is no evidence of corrosion but the button is asymmetrical - probably as a result of abrasion in the soil. Similar copper alloy solid plain buttons with separate shanks can be seen in Geoff Egan's Dress Accessories 1150-1450 pp 274-275.
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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