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Description: | Cast lead alloy button of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700 most probably 1600-1700). The artefact is sub-circular in plan, and semi-circular (D shaped) in cross-section with the remains of a central rectangular pierced lug on the rear. The front face of the button is domed and is undecorated; a circumferential rim is present around the exterior edge. The reverse of the button is also undecorated. However, a vertical linear casting ridge is present. In the centre of the reverse of the button is a raised lug. This lug is distorted. The button is a mid grey colour with an even patina. The edges and reverse have been abraded. Similar buttons are illustrated in Read Metal Buttons and he suggests that these are predominately 17th century in date.The head of the button measures 23.1mm in diameter and 6.7mm thick. The rear lug measures 11.0mm in length and 2.3mm width. The button weighs 13.29 grams.
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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