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HESH-6AD1F5: Post Medieval Button: Cast copper alloy button of probable Post Medieval date.

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BUTTON

Unique ID: HESH-6AD1F5

Object type certainty: Certain
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Cast copper alloy button of probable Post Medieval date (1600-1700 AD). The button consists of a circular, probably hollow domed (D sectioned) head, with a separate cast back plate with integral shank set off centre at 90º to the angle of the head. The shank is formed from a length of copper alloy wire. The domed head of the button is undecorated (although heavily dented) as is the reverse face. The button head measures 11.9mm diameter and is 8.9mm thick: The shank projects 3.1mm. The button weighs 2.01 grams. The button is a mid green brown colour with a polished patina which covers all surfaces. A similar undecorated, button has been dated by Gordon Bailey 17th century, however, the style persists into the 18th century (Bailey 2004: pp 32-33, fig 8.10).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 11.9 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Pottery
Manufacture method: Hand made
Completeness: Incomplete

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Eardisland (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO4257
Four figure Latitude: 52.20815492
Four figure longitude: -2.85020209
1:25K map: SO4257
1:10K map: SO45NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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