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Description: | An incomplete post medieval lead alloy button, probably dating to the 17th century. The button is biconvex and hollow with 4 holes on the reverse, the inner 2 where the looped shank would have been attached and the outer 2 being blow-holes. The front of the button has a centre square, surrounded by a thatch decoration. There is a slight indent on the front side. Read (2005:352) illustrates this type of button for which he suggests a date of circa 17th century. Dimensions: diameter: 15.71mm; weight: 1.98gReference: Read, B. 2005. Metal Buttons C.900BC - AD1700. 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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