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Description: | Cast copper alloy button of probable Post Medieval date (1600-1700 AD). The button consists of a circular, hollow (?) domed (D sectioned) head, with a separate cast back plate with integral shank set off centre at 90ยบ to the angle of the head. The shank is formed from a length of copper alloy wire. The domed head of the button is undecorated as is the reverse face. The button head measures 11.4mm diameter and is 6.8mm thick: The shank projects 6.9mm. The button weighs 1.72 grams. The button is a mid green brown colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. There is some light green powdery corrosion on one edge and the button is also slightly asymmetrical. Both of these factors are probably a result of abrasion in the soil. A similar undecorated, button has been dated by Gordon Bailey 17th century, however, the style persists into the 18th century (Bailey 2004: pp 32-33, fig 8.10).
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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