Record ID: NARC-6A92D0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Button of Modern date (AD 1900-1975). The object is composed of a circular disc, with a convex upper and concave underside, and an integral rectangular loop at the centre of the underside. There is a circular perforation at the apex of the loop. The upper side of the disc is decorated with a pseudo heraldic motif, composed of raised upper semi-circular swag with five pellets within, a flattened shield with sable a bend sable and spray below. The upper surface is filled with retained black enamel. The outer edge is recessed with repeating diagonal grooves forming…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-4E8498
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy button copy. Cast plano-convex uniform button front bearing a Crown Imperial above a bugle with the number 20 between these features, and with a now-crescentic basal legend which probably extended round the button retaining the letters [--]TEERS [--]. This would seem to be the relict of the word Volunteers. There is no trace of a loop or its loss on a featureless smooth back. This is probably a casting taken from a 19th-century military uniform button. What is described above may suggest this to be from the periods of recruitment of volunteer or yeomanry regiments to defend …
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-2C2E14
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy livery button with a convex face depicting a crest of a porcupine, left. The reverse is concave with a stump from a loop shank at the centre. There are no visible maker's marks. 
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C2AF57
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tunic button displaying the lightning flash logo of the British Union of Fascists, dating to 1935-1940. The backplate is crushed and retains a wire loop shank with illegible maker's mark around.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: IOW-883748
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval-Modern silver plated copper alloy button, c.AD 1800-1950. This is the body of a button with silver plating over a copper alloy core. The button is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section, with slightly damaged faces and rounded edges. Both faces have a plain central boss and a deep rim, decorated with curved diagonal lines. The reverse has a break in the centre of the face where the attachment loop would have been soldered on. 
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B4625E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper alloy uniform button, c.AD 1850-1870. This is a composite button made from a decorated domed plate, attachment loop, and flat reverse plate. The obverse is decorated with three cannons within a garter that bears the title BOMBAY ARTILLERY. The reverse has the maker's mark JENNENS LONDON. This button is been gilded on all sides.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-927443
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver filigree button of early modern date (c.AD 1800-1870). The hollow button is circular in plan and trapezoidal in section. The top of the button has a rounded knop That leads to the convex face of the button. The rounded knop is surrounded by circumferential filigree decoration, below which the rest of the face is decorated with a further 9 circular filigree ridges, each of which has a hole leading to the interior of the button. Where the face attaches to the body of the button there is a further circumferential filigree ridge. The body of the button has a further 7 …
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-1124B8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy three-part  livery button of 19th century date depicting a stag standing left, with vegetation behind. The surface has traces of gilding and there is no visible maker's mark.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-BD6AA4
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button of early modern date (c.AD 1750-1800). The button is octagonal in plan with rounded corners and a tapered edge. The face has an incised motif consisting of a central pellet surrounded by a raised ring from which a sunburst pattern emits. At the outer edge of the button there are incised concave lines corresponding with the edges of the octagon, which have incised transverse lines pointing to the centre of the button. The reverse is slightly concave and is undecorated, any signs of a loop attachment have been lost. A similar example dating to the 18th century with…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-2C422E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late 19th century livery button with a convex silvered face depicting a demi-lion rampant, left, holding a sword. The reverse is concave with a loop shank surrounded by the maker's mark of C & J WELDON / 130 CHEAPSIDE / LONDON, dating the button to c. 1880-1910.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-2C2EB2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A smal 19th century livery button. The silvered face depicts a bishops mitre with motto in banner above of IN . CRUCE . SPERO ("I believe in the cross"). The reverse is slightly concave with a broken loop shank surrounded by a maker's mark of R . USHBY / St MARTINS LANE / LONDON, corresponding to Robert Bushby and dating the button to 1806-1824. This button is attributable to Arthur Kett Barclay  FRS, FRAS, FRGS, FGS  (1806-1869) of Bury Hill, Dorking (see Fairbairn (1986) p33; Plat 12 number 10). He was a brewer and a renowned astronom…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: IOW-088069
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval-Modern copper alloy uniform button, c.AD 1825. This is a navy uniform button, consisting of a domed top plate and wire loop. The obverse face is decorated with a wreath on a lined background, surrounding a raised circular belt with buckle that is inscribed with ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY. In the centre is a fouled anchor with the rope tied to the ring at the top, running under the left-hand stock, then under the shank to the right, under the shank to the left and then under the left arm. A grenade is on either side of the shank. Kindly identified by the finder.
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CA5BF1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete livery button of The Honourable Edward Venables-Vernon-Harcourt (AD 1757-1847) dating to the Modern period, c.AD 1807-1847. It is discoidal and comprises a machine-pressed copper alloy reverse with a probably silver plated front. The front depicts the arms of the Archbishopric of York on the dexter and Edward's paternal arms of Venables-Vernon-Harcourt on the sinister. The reverse has a central, annular lug which is now lost. Surrounding this is a stamped makers mark which is no longer ledgible. The button measures 25.98mm in diameter, 1.59m…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-60B403
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A convex cast copper alloy livery button with a tinned facing, depicting a crest of a demi-eagle displayed. The reverse has a maker's mark for Firmin & Sons around a central loop shank.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5ECC9E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper alloy button dating to c. AD 1888-1939. The button is circular in plan, with a convex obverse and slightly convex reverse. The obverse is embossed with the Coleman crest and motto, which reads "Sat cito si sat bene" (Quick enough if well enough). Both obverse and reverse have patches of a white concretion. Diameter: 16.1mm. Thickness (excluding shank): 6.5mm. Weight: 2.01g.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2347FB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button dating to the 19th century. The machine-made button has a hollow body that is circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The face of the button features the legend ‘THE RIVER WEAVER NAVIGATION’ and has a central motif of three lions next to a tree, all set within a shield. The reverse has three concentric circles and the legend ‘BIRMINGHAM' showing where the button was manufactured. There is a central elongated hole that narrows in the middle so that it can hold the shank. Dimensions: Diameter 22.5mm, Thickness 6.4mm, Weight 3.60g
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: IOW-38AC33
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Modern cast copper alloy button, c.AD 1930-1950. A complete cast copper alloy uniform of the Italian infantry corp, comprised of a domed plate and integral attachment loop. The reverse has the makers' mark IZAR MILANO.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-252DCC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy button. Small hollow discoid uniform button of composite construction, probably a General Service button of the First World War. The pressed front depicts the Royal Arms; a drawn wire loop passes into a central hollow on a back plate. Suggested date: Modern, 1914-1920 Diameter: 17.1mm, Thickness (clear of loop): 5.1mm, Weight: 2.63gms
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyham cum Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-25123F
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of identical 19th century livery buttons, found close together. The silvered face depicts a bishops mitre with motto in banner above of IN . CRUCE . SPERO ("I believe in the cross"). The reverse is concave with a loop shank surrounded by a maker's mark of G & W BOGGETT / St. MARTINS LANE / LONDON. This mark dates the buttons to 1835-1838. These are attributable to Arthur Kett Barclay  FRS, FRAS, FRGS, FGS  (1806-1869) of Bury Hill, Dorking (see Fairbairn (1986) p33; Plat 12 number 10). He was a brewer and a renowned astr…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-236B0C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper alloy button dating to c. AD 1861-1880. The top plate is slightly domed with a convex front and concave back. The reverse has two concentric circles formed of beads containing the maker's inscription '[...] REYNOLDS & Co [...]'.  Inside the inner ring is inscribed 'LONDON'. The front of the button is designed with a demi eagle or griffin. The attachment loop is missing. Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 5.8 g Diameter: 25.8 mm
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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