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Description: | This object is a cast copper alloy button of Post Medieval origins dating 1670 - 1730 AD. It has a shallow dome with cast decoration comprising of thin ribbed lines which start from a pellet-like decoration at the centre of the object. This object shares similarities to NMGW-73EF6C, NMGW-05653F and has some similarities to figure 97, page 31, Brian Read. 2005. Metal Buttons c.900 BC - c. AD 1700. Portcullis (Langport). The object is incomplete as it does not appear to have the button loop and shaft attached. However a small part of the shaft remains. There appears to be some form of decoration on the underside of the object, there is a lip all the way around the object that can clearly been seen on this side of the object. According to Gordon Bailey. 2004. Buttons & Fasteners. Greenlight. Witham, Esssex the button dates to circa 17th century (figure 8.14, page 33) with an almost identical object.The diameter is 31mm and the weight 7.55g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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