Record ID: NMGW-491E13
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and white metal probable button of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1700-1800). The button is circular in plan, with a central 14.8mm diameter domed boss in the centre, with a flat circular rim 1.1mm thick. The reverse of the button is undecorated and flat with a mass of probable solder in the hollow of the boss. The front of the button is decorated with three concentric rings of repeated punch decoration on the rim, using at least two different punches. The front is also covered by white metal surface treatment, though it has flaked off in the centre of the boss. …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gobion fawr community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-610975
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver plated cast copper alloy button cover of 18th century date. The cover is convex with a domed centre and a facetted octagonal rim. The reverse is concave with iron and cuprous corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-15A4A4
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A domed tinned copper alloy cover or facing from a composite button of post-Medieval date. The front has incised decoration in a foliage design that circles the highest point of the button. The back plate and loop shank have been lost. Circa 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-E81F44
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Post-Medieval Button Cover, possible of a livery button. The button cover is circular in shape, with a partial rim around its circumference. The obverse is convex and features the head of a boar facing west. The reverse is concave and undecorated. The button cover is missing the lug on the reverse which would have allowed it to attached to clothing. The button has a red/brown patina. The button weighs 0.7g and is 13.39mm in diameter. Thought to be Post-Medieval in date.
Created on: Thursday 18th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Havens', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5A542B
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete post-medieval silver commemorative button. The button consists of a near complete silver circular disc which has a small chip missing at the '8 o'clock' mark (if compared with a clock face). The disc is bent so the front folds slightly inwards. The front face is decorated with a border of three rows of rectangular stamped marks. Inside the border is a motif consisting of an acorn on a leaf. The back of the disc is plain. The edges are damaged such that it is difficult to determine the extent to which they may have originally curved towards the bac…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashingdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-EB2632
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Copper Alloy Button Cover. The obverse of the button is concave in shape and has a brown patina. The obverse features a central image of the Prince of Wales 3 Feathers inside a circle. Around the circumference of the button is the legend 'Royal Glamorgan Militia'. The reverse of the button is convex and is showing signs of possible Bronze Disease, it is pitted and showing a green patina. This is thought to date to circa 1850s. The button weighs 2.4g and has a diameter of 19.74mm.
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tonyrefail', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-02600D
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hollow copper-alloy button cover of post-medieval or modern date with possible traces of silvering. The attachment loops and the 'core' are no longer present.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A80902
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern silver button cover, dating AD1649-1900. Obverse depicts the bust of a king, likely Charles II, facing right. The front depicts a phoenix rising from the ashes with outstreatched wings, facing right. TThe obverse is heavily worn. The phoenix closely resembles that ofHAMP-604ED1, which is associated with Charles II (AD 1649-1660). It is believed that this symbolism eas used because, like the phoenix, the monarchy had risen again.Another button recorded on the database also depicts a phoenix BUC-D751A1, stating that these types of buttons were popular during the 19th century, …
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-91D0C1
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Victorian military button cover from a button of the School Of Musketry. Originally this would have been a three piece die cast button. Only the copper alloy cover remains. The design shows two crossed muskets surmounted by a crown and surrounded by the words School Of Musketry. The School Of Musketry was originally established in 1853. In 1861 the War Department purchased the North Euston Hotel in Fleetwood to be used as a School Of Musketry for officers. It was relocated in 1867 when the building reverted to its original use. Diameter 26mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fleetwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3A2086
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern pressed silver sheet object, possibly a button cover (c. 1800-c. 1950 AD) It is very thin and flimsy with no means of attachment other than the down-turned rim. On the front is the raised word: VECTIS in serifed capital letters. The V is larger than the other letters. Diameter: 16.05mm thickness: 1.36mm. Weight: 0.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-DC0661
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thin stamped copper alloy cover fragment to a button or badge showing one of the King Georges. The cover shows to the back of a head. The surrounding legend reads GEOR[...G]REAT BRITAIN.
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-DA5A74
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Possible button front. A disc of copper alloy sheet, folded, and recently unclenched; scratches on the surface also appear to relate to this presumably recent damage. The finder suggests this may be a coin, but there is no discernible trace of stamped legend. Traces of black degraded organic material occur on what would have been the inner surface of the object when it was folded. Suggested date: Post-Medieval: 1500-1700. Diameter: 20.51mm, Thickness: 0.67mm, Weight: 1.12gms.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.