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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy button of 17th century date (c. 1650-c. 1700).The button, possibly a cloak fastening, is domed at the front and concave at the rear where there is a central integral drilled shank. This drilled hole is filled with corroded iron. The design at the front consists of a beaded tressure of six arches formed by punching. Within this feature is an engraved star of six points with an engraved crescent in each angle. At the centre of the star, a feature of the design is obscured by iron corrosion. This feature may be a representation of a human skull. The whole design is that of a stylised flower.The front of the button has traces of tinning. There is iron staining on both faces and also on the shank.Diameter: 24.6mm; thickness: 8.5mm. Weight: 7.16g.Similar cast one-piece buttons, some with flower type designs, are published by Read 2005: 39-48.A similar button, in good condition, has been recorded from Weybridge Parish, Surrey and has been dated c.1650-1700. See, Portable Antiquities Scheme find: SUR-20C2E7.
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