Record ID: WMID-DDFC6D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver button, made from a silver rupee issued in the Indian Princely State of Hyderabad in the late 19th century. The coin is circular, with raised arabic script on both sides. An incomplete circular loop has been solded to the centre of the reverse, converting the coin into a button. The button has a diameter of 14.9 mm and is 4.9 mm thick. The coin is 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It was quite common for coins such as these to be turned into buttons and cufflinks. As this artefact is less than 300 year…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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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-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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