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Description: | A complete post medieval lead button, dating to the period dating to the period c.1500-1650. The button is plano-convex with a circular cross sectioned loop attachment placed in the centre of the reverse. The casting seam is visible on the same axis as the loop attachment. The front exhibits decoration in the form of concentric chevrons in each quadrant radiating from the centre, but the button is worn smooth in places. There is a grey patina on the surface.The button measures 16.79mm in length, 13mm in diameter and weighs 5.65g.Cf. Read (2010) p.73, no 268 which exhibits similar decoration
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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