Record ID: PUBLIC-6DA0F3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy button of uncertain date, probably medieval or early Post Medieval The button is complete (with an overall depth of 12.1mm and a weight of 14.6g). The head is sub-circular (with a diameter of 28.6mm - 29.6mm and 5mm thick). The face is slightly convex and is decorated with three cast concentric ribs around a central knop. The underside has a comparatively heavy attachment loop (6.8mm thick, 13.7mm long and 6.8mm high) of D-shaped section. The perforation (3.3mm diameter) has been cast by inserting a rod into the mold, which has formed the parallel ribs, or guides running i…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2011
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