DENO-509CD6: Post medieval cast copper alloy button with integral loop.

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BUTTON

Unique ID: DENO-509CD6

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Cast copper alloy buckle with integral loop. Bi-convex head with central knop. Rounded loop which narrows towards the head, circular perforation. Fine dark green patina. Length 17.73mm, diameter of head 10-11mm, width of loop 6.02mm, thickness of loop 2.2mm, weight 3.45g. Egan 2005 publishes an identical button from Abbots Lane, London, dated 1630-50 ('Material culture in London in an age of transition' MoLAS monograph 19, pp49-50, fig 33, no.182).

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1550
Date to: AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.73 mm
Weight: 3.45 g
Diameter: 11 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby Museum entry no. 4815 Finder 3

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Lound

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Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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