Record ID: WMID-2357D2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed button of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 50% of the button is present, consisting of the domed head. The shank is missing. The domed head is undecorated apart from a concentric circle around the base of the head. The back is flat. A scar is present where the shank should have been. It has a diameter of 17.9 mm and is 11.2 mm thick. It weighs 11.1 g. The button is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Some iron corrosion products are present on the surface.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5F0573
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy domed button of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The button has a domed circular head, with a central pellet surrounded by a five pointed start, within a curvilinear border. The back of the head is flat with a prominent casting line. The loop is missing. The button has a diameter of 15.3 mm. The head is 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g. The button is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-54E151
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered copper alloy button, of the North Hampshire Militia, dating from between 1757 and 1831. Around 90% of the button is present, missing only the loop on the reverse. The button is circular in shape, with a flat cross section. The front face bears a central sexfoil flower head, probably a rose, with the words NORTH above and HANTS below. A maker's mark 'SF' has been stamped on the reverse.  It has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g.  The button has been silvered on the front. The reverse is a dark green to brown colour…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8ECE8D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button of Late Medieval dating (15th Century). The button has a flat disc like head, with an integral rectangular shank extending from the centre of the reverse. The shank has a drilled circular hole, positioned approximately centrally. The shank is 13.4 mm long, 9.1 mm wide and 3.5 mm thick. The attachment hole has an internal diameter of 3.1 mm. It has bevelled edges. The front of the button has been decorated with two incised circles, a smaller one in the centre and a larger one around the outside. The button head has a diameter of 18.9 mm and the …
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F3B448
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1700-1800). The button is circular, with a concave back with an incomplete integral loop emerging centrally on the reverse. The upper surface of the button is decorated by a circular border towards the edge. It has a diameter of 27.1 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 g. The button is a light to mid green colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-66C84E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy domed button of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The button has a domed circular head, with a central pellet and curved radiating lines in a left hand spiral design. The back of the head is flat with a prominent casting line. The loop extends out from the centre of the reverse and has a circular hole. The internal diameter of the hole is 3.5 mm. The shank measures 9.4 mm in length. The button has a diameter of 17.9 mm. The head is 4.0 mm thick. It has a length of 13.7 mm. It weighs 7.6 g. The button is a light grey colour, with …
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-66A0FB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy openwork button, probably of late Medieval dating (14th to 15th Centuries AD). The button is mostly complete with the loop being folded against the button head. The head of the button is circular, and slightly domed, with a flat back. The front has an openwork design, with a central cross. The back demonstrates a central ridge. The loop was originally circular. The head is 4.5 mm thick. It has a diameter of 24.9 mm and is 9.5 mm thick (including the loop). It weighs 14.9 g. Similar lead alloy buttons have been recorded on the&nb…
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-EB2ED8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1700. The button is circular in plan and D shaped in section. The obverse of the object is convex and is not decorated. The reverse of the object is flat and has a circular sectioned, rectangular, single looped shank protruding from the the centre of the object, running left to right. The object meausures 15.3 mm in diameter and has a maximum thickness of 9.8 mm (with the shank) and a minimum thickness of 5.3 mm (without the shank). It weighs 4.7 g. The …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EA4F92
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1600. Around 50% of the button is present. The head is present, but the shank is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The button is circular in plan and D shaped in section. It has a domed top with possible decoration, pitted dots. However the surface of the button is heavily worn and has been abraded so detail is difficult to see. The reverse of the button is flat and undecorated. The shank is incomplete and exhibits an old patinated break. The base has a diameter of 4.6 …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-94C482
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). Over 75% of the button is present, the loop is missing but the button head is present. The button head is a flat circular disc. The decoration on the front consists of an outer circular border, with an eight stranded star in the middle. Four of the strands terminate with a crescent shaped stamp. On the reverse of the button, is a horizontal ridge and the remains of an iron loop. It has a diameter of 14.7 mm and is 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g. The button is a mid green colour, with an even …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D9A607
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy tombac (Dandy) button of Post Medieval dating (c. 1700-1800). The circular button has a flat upper surface, bevelled edge and is slightly concave on the reverse. The upper surface is decorated with a scrolled rope like border . The reverse is plain with a central, raised soldered cone. It measures 25.8 mm in diameter and is 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g. The button is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar examples on the database include: IOW-14CB5F; PUBLIC-0A4811 and Bailey (2016) page 49; illustrates a similar ex…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-A84A7C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silvered and gilded square button of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The button consists of a square front with a thin circular sectioned wire soldered to the reverse. The wire has a diameter of 0.8 mm. The button front is slightly convex (domed). Both gilding and silvering have been applied to the front. The silvering is on the raised areas, whereas the gilding is in the recesses of the design. The design comprises: a central lozenge with four off centre pellets is present in the centre. An annulet is located at each corner of the lozenge. Recessed triangles are l…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-2241CA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver probable button, probably of Post medieval dating (19th to 20th Century AD). Around 25% of the button is present, consisting of a sheet silver decorated layer, which would have covered the button back. The button would have originally been circular in shape, but the fragment present is sub square. From the amount present, a ropework border is visible around the outside and possible foliate design on the inside. Three numbers have been stamped on the reverse, in a modern style font similar to Times New Roman. The first is unclear and is either 3 or 8. The other …
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-64EAB6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered lead alloy, probable button, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Approximately 25-50% of the button survives. It is sub oval in shape. The front depicts a long cross with rouletted edges. Traces of silvering survive in the recess. The back bears no design or feature. It measures 21.4 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g. No direct parallel to this fragment was found at the time of recording. The style of the cross is more suggestive that it could be a button but this identification is not definite.
Created on: Tuesday 4th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-8485AC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal, probably pewter button, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700)> Around 50% of the button is present, consisting only of the head. The attachment loop is missing. The head of the button is domed with a circular base. The reverse is flat. The front of the button has been decorated with a moulded double rose, with a circular border at the base. The remains of the attachment loop can be seen on the back, as two circular depressions. The button has a diameter of 10.3 mm and is 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g. The button is a dark grey colour, with…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-731753
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy button, of Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Around 90% of the button is present, consisting of the head. The shank is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head is a flat disc, with bevelled edges. Due to abrasion, the decorative detail on the front of the button is hard to determine. On the reverse, there is a central ridge, with two smaller ridges, one to either side. The central ridge is where the shank would have been secured. The button has a diameter of 24.7 mm and is 6.4 mm thick. It weighs 18.5 g. Several similar style …
Created on: Monday 30th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CAE4DF
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy openwork button, probably of late Medieval dating (14th to 15th Centuries AD). The button is around 90% complete with shank being incomplete. The head of the button is circular, and slightly domed, with a flat back. The front has an openwork design, with a central cross. The arms of the cross terminate with a pellet, with a central pellet at the middle. Along the external edge, a triangle is present, pointing inwards, creating an L-shape in each quadrant. The back demonstrates a central ridge. It has a diameter of 30.6 mm and is 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 2…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E3DC40
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The head is domed, with a curved rope work pattern on the surface. This design consists of three sets of 8 curved lines, extending out from the centre. The shank has a rectangular cross section, and the loop is missing. It measures 14.2 mm in length, with a head diameter of 11.6 mm. It weighs 4.1 g. The button is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CAF7F4
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy button, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The button consists of a flat circular disc head, with an integral loop on the reverse. The loop has been folded over at a right angle. The disc head is undecorated. It measures 8.4 mm in length, the head has a diameter of 13.8 mm and is 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 5.6 g. The button is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A variety of different lead or lead alloy butt…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F50FC2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy disc headed button, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1550). The button can be described in two parts: The head and the shank. The head is a flat disc, with a raised external edge. The centre has been decorated with a raised central pellet, with six straight diagonal ridges extending from it. A pellet is present between each ridge. A casting ridge is present on the back of the head. The shank is a pointed oval shape, with space for a sub circular hole but it has not been cut through. It measures 15.8 mm in length, with a diame…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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