Record ID: LON-5C5F35
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval tin button dating early 18th century. Curator's report: Description: flat disc like button, cast with decoration moulded in relief. On the front a sun's face within twelve rays. On the back in relief maker's mark 'IL' on either side of the missing shank. Discussion: Compare an identical button found on the river Thames foreshore, London. See Brian Read 'Metal buttons c900-1700', Langport 2010, No 480. These are dated possibly late 17th or early 18th century. Dora Thornton, British Museum Dimensions: thickness: 4.36mm; diameter: 17.31mm; weight: 3.05g.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tower Hamlets', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-6BB2E2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin button which is a typical late 17th century type which consists of two hearts surmounted by a crown.
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2007
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawkley Area', grid reference and parish protected.