Record ID: PUBLIC-308252
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy early Post-Medieval button dating from the period AD 1450 - 1600. The button has a circular front with a raised decoration on its surface of a central nipple, surrounded by short lines radiating towards the buttons edge. There is an undecorated gap between the apex of the pellet 'nipple' and started of the moulded lines that creates a concentric circular appearance. The front surface of the button changes angle at the junction between the plain mid zone and outer moulded lines. Its reverse is flat with an integral shank extended from its centre, towards th…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
Last updated: Friday 15th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-301516
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy early Post-Medieval button dating from the period AD 1450 - 1600. The button has a circular front with a raised decoration on its surface of a central nipple, surrounded by short lines radiating towards the buttons edge. There is an undecorated gap between the apex of the pellet 'nipple' and started of the moulded lines that creates a concentric circular appearance. The front surface of the button changes angle at the junction between the plain mid zone and outer moulded lines. Its reverse is flat with an integral shank extended from its centre, towards th…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
Last updated: Friday 15th January 2021
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Record ID: DENO-05B16E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late post medieval, reverse painted button with a copper alloy frame and glass painted inlay (c. AD 1750 - 1900). Likely a waistcoat button, given its small size. The button is discoidal with the obverse glass inlay depicting a painted female bust wearing a crown. The reverse of the button is flat with an integral attachment loop intact. Diameter 13.7mm, thickness 3.3mm and weight 1.73g. The portrait bears some resemblance to a 19th century depiction of Matilda of Flanders (AD 1031-83), the Queen consort of William the Conqueror, now held in the National Portrait Gallery (…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
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Record ID: DENO-37BA39
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval button (AD c.1600-c.1800), missing part of its attachment loop. The button is disc-shaped with convex reverse. The obverse is inlaid with mother of pearl. Overall, the button measures 18.0mm in diameter and 7.9mm thick. It weighs 2.83g.
Created on: Friday 29th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2016
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Record ID: ESS-6348D1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE: 2012 T170 Post Medieval to Modern gold button Description: Cast gold circular domed button with flower design. There is a central circular boss with stippled effect, surrounded by 14 elongated petals which are recessed and contain traces of an inlay, which appears to be red in colour. The reverse of the button is slightly hollowed and has a central circular suspension loop. It is 15.10mm in diameter and weighs 2.73 grams. Discussion: It is similar in design to a copper alloy button, recorded on the PAS database as LANCUM-C7E331 which is dated to the 17th Century. …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-1FB034
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy. Stud, mount or button front. Cast disc with a central setting of red glass, now shattered, and bearing stamped decoration. The scheme includes a series of closely-spaced circles which the finder suggests may represent a bunch of grapes, and floral or leaf motifs. The central glass setting has a simple circular border. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1750. Diameter: 13.68mm, Thickness: 1.19mm, Weight: 0.94gms.
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2010
Last updated: Friday 9th April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crowle', grid reference and parish protected.