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Description: | An incomplete post-Medieval silver composite button (c. 1600-c. 1700). Treasure case no. 2015 T434.This biconvex three-part hollow button consists of a front, back and a suspension loop. The front was originally soldered to the back but the two parts are now separated. The front is decorated with an incised five-petalled rosette (Tudor rose) and the back is plain. At the back a circular blow-hole has a diameter of 2.5mm. The suspension loop is made from a folded strip of silver, 'D'-shaped in cross-section and protrudes through to the inside.The button is worn and has a dent at the front. Part of the suspension loop is missing due to two breaks.15.5mm (diameter of head); 11.0mm (height of head); 17.1mm (overall height). Weight: 2.16g.A similar button has been published and dated to the 17th century (Read 2005: 85, no. 353).Reference: Read, B. 2005. Metal Buttons. c. .900 BC-AD 1700. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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