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Description: | A Post Medieval lead alloy incomplete button dating to the 17th century. The button has been cast in the shape of a sexfoil (six petalled flower) with a convex front and flat back. The front surface has been decoratively cast with patterns on each of the petals, a central pellet and a ridge between each petal. The patterns on the petals alternate between three pellets around the edge and a cross-hatched pattern. The centre of each petal is recessed and there are traces of gilding remaining within these recesses. The mould lines are clearly visible on the reverse of the button and there are the remnants of a circular-sectioned simple looped shank.A similar button is illustrated in Read (2005:79) which is dated to the 17th century the only difference being the illustrated button is circular in plan with eight petals.Dimensions: thickness: 8.28mm; diameter: 25.28mm; weight: 7.62g.Reference: Read, B. 2005. Metal Buttons C.900BC - AD1700. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset.
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