Record ID: LON-756438
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval, lead alloy cuff link or cuff button dating from AD1700-1800. The fastener is circular and depicts a left facing female bust, possibly Marie Terezie Holy Roman Empress with M.T.R.R.E.R.B below. The fastener has a beaded rim. The rear of the fastener is undecorated and the looped shank is broken and missing. Dimensions: diameter: 13.71mm; weight: 1.51g Other 18th century portrait cuff buttons on the database are LON-9386EB, SUSS-65BB71 and LON-D63C54. Reference: Read, B. 2005. Metal Buttons C.900BC - AD1700. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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