Record ID: DEV-45ADBC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500-1600. The button is discoidal in shape, with a domed cross section and flat back. The perimeter of the button is damaged and a small area is missing, as is the shank. The flattened, rectangular base of the shank implies it would have had a stem and simple looped flank. There is a central pellet clearly visible, and possibly the suggestion of a sexfoil. This decoration is akin to that presented by Read (2005: 58) no. 218 which is also from South Somerset, and dated to the 16th century. Measurements: 17.3mm …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: DEV-4199A6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, post medieval to modern, incomplete, circular military button. The button has a convex exterior and concave reverse. The exterior has a raised King's crown above the letter 'V' which is above and in between the letters 'S L'. The exterior has a white metal wash. The reverse has a raised central circular stub 4.42mm in diameter which is the remains of the shank which is now missing. A slightly raised line runs either side of the shank to the opposite edges of the button.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
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Record ID: DEV-B8D751
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead button, probably dating to the c. 17th century. The button is undecorated, circular in plan and flat in cross section. From the centre of the reverse projects an integral, long, circular-sectioned shank terminating in a circular loop with an undrilled perforation. The shank is flanked by casting seams, and has been bent flat against the button. Dimensions: diameter: 14.8mm; thickness 6.5mm; weight 2.57g. cf. Read (2008: 66) no. 261, dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
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Record ID: DEV-0A89A2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval bone button measuring 11mm in diameter and 1mm in thickness. The button is disc-shaped; it is circular in plan and has a flat face on both the front and back. There is a circular apeture at the centre measuring c. 2.5mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
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Record ID: DEV-099B91
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy button. The front is stamped with the initials 'W S Y'; for West Somerset Yeomen. More info to follow. Diameter 16mm; length including attachent loop: 16mm.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
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Record ID: DEV-7FDEFD
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy dandy button
Created on: Saturday 31st December 2016
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: DEV-7FC309
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval bone button.
Created on: Saturday 31st December 2016
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: DEV-7FA9F7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy button.
Created on: Saturday 31st December 2016
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: DEV-B63BC5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy military button. The button is circular in plan with an integral attachment loop at the back. The front bears the commonwealth emblem of two conjoined shields; the shield on the left bears the cross of St George and the shield on the right bears the Irish harp. Above the shields are the letters 'PR. D'. See Robinson (1999)
Created on: Friday 29th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2018
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Record ID: DEV-B56481
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy two-piece military button. The button is circular in plan with a seperate embedded copper alloy shank at the back for attachment. The front of the button bears a crown: on the reverse are the words Firmin & Sons London. The button dates to c. AD 1790 to 1810.
Created on: Friday 29th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 29th January 2016
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Record ID: DEV-930BD5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy buttton. The button is a spherical and solid (i.e not hollow) pimple design with an integral shank and sub-circular perforation. The button dates from the late 15th to 16th centuries AD. For a similar example, see Bailey (2004) p 28, fig.7.25.
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2015
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Record ID: DEV-11CAC5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy button. The button is circular in plan; both faces are flat. The front face is decorated with a pattern of four curvilinear 'swirls' arranged in cruciform within a circle. There is a semi-circle in the space between each swirl.The back face is plain and there are the remains of an attachment loop, now partially broken away. The button probably dates to the 18th century.
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2014
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Record ID: DEV-C94375
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval copper alloy button. The button is circular in plan and is decorated with an ornate floriate design on the front. Identified from image provided by East Devon Metal Detecting Club.
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Record ID: DEV-580397
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three copper alloy Dandy buttons, 18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: DEV-576154
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button, probably of military origin and dating from the 19th or 20th century. The head of the button is circular in plan, its convex upper surface decorated with the relief-moulded image of a bird in flight, with a crown above. The nature of the reverse was not recorded.
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
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Record ID: DEV-C47173
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three Pewter buttons, 18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 13th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: DEV-C462B8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy button of probable 18th century date. The flat upper surface of the discoidal head has a central ring-shaped mark; such marks also form a circumferential band. The nature of the reverse of the head and the loop were not recorded.
Created on: Tuesday 13th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
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Record ID: DEV-C451A6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three copper alloy buttons, 19th -20th century. This record was left unfinished and may fall below our usual standards of photography or description. It has been promoted in case it may be of use to researchers.
Created on: Tuesday 13th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: DEV-C38596
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button of 18th to 19th century date. The discoidal head of the button has a circumferential border of incuse pellets, inside which is an engraved ring. No details of the reverse or loop were recorded.
Created on: Tuesday 13th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
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Record ID: DEV-4E8524
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy button of 18th century date. The plano-convex head of the button has no discernible decoration on its upper surface. The nature of the underside and loop was not recorded.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
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