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Description: | A cast copper alloy (tombac) button dating from 1600-1700AD. The upper surface is slightly domed and has a central, raised pellet The underside is also slightly domed and carries the remains of a wire suspension loop which has broken off and is missing. The button is 12.2mm in diameter and 8mm thick. It weighs 3.76gm. Reference: Bailey, Buttons and Fasteners 500BC-AD1840, page 35, figure 8.19.
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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