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BUTTON
Unique ID: DOR-4915E3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Hollow silver button made from sheet soldered together to form an acorn, with loop attachment. Two small holes on one side. The upper part of the acorn stippled to give a naturalistic impression to the button.
Approx 1.5 cm long.
Post-medieval, though difficult to date, perhaps 16th Century?
As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Notes:
Part donation by landowner
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2008T704
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 1.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th October 2007
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2008T704
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: St. Albans (District)
To be known as: St Michael
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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