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Description: | A copper-alloy button of 18th century date. The button has a diameter of 23.04mm, is 4.33mm thick and weighs 4.14g. The upper surface is highly decorated with a scrolling foliate design of four flowers each with three leaves attached, and a textured 'woven' background. The surface of the button was originally gilt and small patches still survive. The button might have originally been slightly domed and hollow as the upper surface of the button curves over and overlaps the lower, plain, surface of the button by a maximum of 1.60mm. Other evidence that would suggest that the button may have been squashed is that the loop has been folded over and now lies flat along the reverse side of the button. As the loop currently lies it is oval in shape, c.6.66mm long and 5.30mm wide. The wire of the loop seems to have a diameter of c.1.66mm. The loop does not seem to have been attached through a central convex mound. Similar examples can be seen in Bailey, G. 2004, (p.68 & 70, fig.9.214 & 9.235). P.A.S. (Portable Antiquities Scheme) record CAM-62F7B6 also shows a similar button.
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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