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Description: | An incomplete post medieval copper alloy button probably dating 17th century. This object is domed with a hollow reverse. There is a socket on the inside of the dome, presumably for the attachment of a separate shank. It is decorated with a pattern on the external surface which can also be seen in negative on the internal surface. The pattern comprises a central pellet with curved radiating lines, the space between this lines has been infilled with transverse lines. The edge is scalloped creating the appearance of a five petalled flower.A similar example can be found in Read (2005, no. 416) and dates to the 17th century. Dimensions: thickness: 3.45mm; diameter: 11.81mm; weight: 0.65g.Reference: Read, B. 2005. Metal Buttons C.900BC - AD1700. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset.
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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