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Description: | Cast lead alloy button of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The artefact is sub-circular in plan, and semi-circular (D shaped) in cross-section with the remains of an iron attachment loop on the rear. The front face of the button is domed and is decorated by a series of cast linear and circular lines. The upper part of the button is decorated with the initial W; formed from two overlapping V's with the central intersection positioned above the central boss. On the lower left hand side is an irregular annulet possibly being a letter G or C or possibly a reversed D. A small raised pellet is positioned in a similar place on the right hand side. No other letters are present. The external edge of the button is raised to form a rim. The reverse of the button is undecorated; however, a vertical linear casting ridge is present. In the centre of the reverse of the button are the corroded remnants of the wire loop. A small notch has been cut or possibly cast into the right hand edge of the button (at about 3 o'clock). The function of this is unknown. The button is a mid grey colour with an even patina. The edges and reverse have been abraded. The shape and method of manufacture of the button is similar to a number of lead tokens of late medieval and post-medieval. Hence this example having a similar proposed date. Gordon Bailey has recently published a book on buttons and fasteners and this example is similar to his figure 6.1 which he dates to the medieval period pp16-17. Read suggest a later date for these in his volume (pp108-110) in the 17th century suggesting that they are a home made product.The head of the button measures 25.9mm in diameter and 7.2mm thick. The button weighs 14.28 grams. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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