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Description: | Post-Medieval button. Domed front with boss in centre; eight spiralling ridges radiating from the boss. Back is slightly convex. Loop missing from back.This type of button dates to the early Post Medieval period (16th / early 17th Century).For a similar button see Portable Antiquities Scheme database record WAW-20DE27; a lead/lead alloy button from Inkberrow, Worcestershire.Diameter: 13mmHeight: 8mmWeight: 4.99gThe button is high tin bronze, see analysis results.The precious metal content of the find is below 10% and therefore it falls outside the provisions of 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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