Record ID: PUBLIC-10EBA8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A late medieval to post medieval cast copper-alloy spherical button dating to c.1450-1600. The button has a sub-spherical solid plain body with an oval integral attachment loop and circular piercing. The surface displays a corroded green / brown patina. Height 18.3mm, diameter 12.5mm and weight 6.1g. G Bailey (2004) 'Buttons & Fasteners' p.29, fig. 7.38.
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-20E7CA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval button consisting of a solid plano-convex head in high-tin bronze or white-metal coated copper alloy with an embedded copper alloy wire loop, cf. Read 2010 no. 400. Weight 2.14g, diameter 12mm. Length 8.2mm (of which thickness of head 3.5mm). 17th century.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 27th May 2023
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Record ID: NMS-F702B8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two post-medieval copper alloy buttons with solid heads and integral non-drilled loops, 16th century: - plano-convex head, incomplete loop, weight 1.40g, diameter 10mm. - bi-convex head, weight 5.97g, diameter 12.2mm, length 17mm..
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: NMS-5FCD7D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy button with an almost flat head and an integral drilled loop. The head is decorated, within a peripheral groove, with a central punched ring-and-dot impression and with four radiating hearts outlined in punched annulets. This motif is not uncommon on composite buttons (e.g. Read 2010, no. 380; SOMDOR-07E574; HAMP-F55804; HAMP-CF4C4B; IOW-E7B822; PUBLIC-25FAB2), but no other example of its occurrence on a flat one-piece button has been noted. Weight 7.38g. Diameter 23.6mm. Length 10mm. 17th century.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-608FE2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead alloy button, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1700. The button is discoid in shape and slightly convex. The front face is decorated in relief with a cruciform motif, which has a line of pellets and incised lines running down the arms of the cross, with a pellet in the centre. A pellet in light relief decorates each quarter. The reverse is flat with a prominent central cast line. At the centre of the line is a slightly squashed integral looped shank.  The button is a light cream and grey colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diam…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: NLM-DC347E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy button. A large plain probably die-stamped discoid flat button with a conical boss on the back retaining a cast loop. A grey tint may arise from tin in the metal mix while there are extensive traces of white metal plating overall. A thickness of 1mm is especially suggestive of manufacture after the introduction of the metric system, c.1801 in Europe. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900 Diameter: 30.1mm, Thickness (clear of loop site): 1mm, Weight: 6.49gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: ESS-20F7E6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy button of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1450-1600). Description: The button is discoidal with a domed front and flat reverse. It is decorated with a central dot and swirl design. The reverse has a flat shank attached at the centre which is pierced. The object has a medium grey patina. Measurements: diameter: 10mm; height: 13.5mm; weight: 2.14g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E74451
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy button dating from the Post-Medieval period, c. AD 1500 - 1700. The button is discoidal, solidly cast with a convex front and a flat back with the shank missing. The upper side carries moulded decoration consisting of an unclear number of radiating ridges dividing the surface into roughly triangular panels. An integrally cast attachment loop is missing from the centre of the underside. The button has a brown patina and is worn. The button is 12.12mm in diameter and 7.82mm long. It weighs 4.01g.   Similar exam…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-CC7211
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy button, c.AD 1800-1840. A composite copper alloy button with silvering or tinning on the obverse face; made from a domed face with flat back plate and loop attachment. The obverse face bears a crown above the number 54, surrounded by a laurel wreath, possibly a button for the 54th Divison of Foot. The reverse has the inscription of the manufacturer: I NUTTING COVENT GARDEN
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-0681F5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead button dating to the Post Medieval period (AD1600-1700). The button is sub circular with a slightly convex surface. It is decorated with eight spokes radiating from a central pellet, with a single pellet in each of the sections.The reverse has a fragment of an attachment loop with part of a casting seam on one side. The face of the button is showing some corrosion and wear with part of the outside missing leaving an uneven edge. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colour with some darker brown patches. Length: 16.42 mm; Width:&…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-3878A2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy (tombac) button, c.AD 1780-1820. The button is flat and discoidal. Any decoration has been destroyed by corrosion and wear. The reverse has a loop shank soldered in the centre.  
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-B55CBD
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval button consisting of a solid head and remains of an embedded iron loop. On the front face a rounded boss topped by a central nipple is surrounded by a flange with a low rib running along the centre. Weight 2.18g. Diameter 13.5mm. Thickness of head 3.5mm. 17th century.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-7AB124
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy (tombac) button dating from the Post Medieval period, about AD 1600 - 1700. It has a solid circular head with a small pimple or dot on the apex. In profile it is D shaped. The reverse is flat with a scar from the missing attachment loop which was probably of wire. It is 14.61mm diameter, 6.39mm thick and weighs 5.41g. The metal is grey with a slight green tinge to the patina. Compare examples in Buttons & Fasteners by Gordon Bailey, Page 35.
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: DEV-61EFCF
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead/tin alloy button of post-medieval date, c. 17th century. A composite, discoidal, two-piece button with a solid convex front and a flat back. It is undecorated apart from a small knop at the centre of the convex front. There are two side-by-side depressions centrally located on the rear where the missing looped shank would have attached. Measurements: diameter 13.60 mm, thickness 4.07 mm, weight 2.13 g. Similar examples are recorded in Read, B, 2005, Metal Buttons c. 900 BC - c. AD 1700, p. 76, nos. 304 & 305.
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-72B80F
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, AD 1600-1700. It is hemispherical in form with flat back and domed front face. At the centre of the back face is an integrally cast semi-circular sewing lug. The front face has decoration comprising a border of incised circles, with an inner single line. At the centre of the front face is incised floral motif.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-48A5FA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date AD c.1500-1700. The button is broadly circular in plan, with a plano-covex head. The front is decorated with moulded lines, radiating outwards from the centre in a spiral pattern. Only four lines are visible due to abrasion damaging the of the front. The edge has a slight raised border and is decorated with incised lines. 50% of the border is missing. The reverse contains an integral shank and has no decoration.  The button has a light grey surface patina.  Measurements: length 16.6mm, width 16.…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D8C77C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy button of Post-Medieval date AD c.1650-1750. The button is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The front face is decorated with a central pellet surrounded by six circumferential circular punches, forming a sexfoil flower. Incised triangles are formed between each circular petal, possibly representing a six pointed star. The design is enclosed within a simple incised circumferential border. The reverse has no decoration and still has its integral loop with a circular perforation attached.  The button has a dark grey a…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D935EB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy button of Post-Medieval date AD c.1450-`1600. The button is circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section, with a small apical point. The front face is decorated with circular beaded lines. The reverse is flat and has no decoration. Attached to the reverse is the integrally cast perforated loop shank.  The button has a dark green coloured surface patina.  Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail on the front.   Measure…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-17B864
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable button of Post Medieval date. The button head is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. There appears to be circular pitting on the front face of the button, which could be due to the patina or was once decoration. The reverse is mostly flat with a prominent casting line. There is a circular moulding at the centre of the casting line which has a worn break in the centre where the attachement would have been.  The button is a dark green and brown colour with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter …
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F3B652
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1600-1800.  The button is circular and convex on the front face and convex on the reverse. The front face is decorated with a circular pellet at the centre in light relief. Surrounding this are six broadly heart shapes in blue enamel. Surrounding these and extending to the edge of the button are eleven white enamelled oval forms. At the centre of the reverse is an attachment lug with evidence of iron corrosion. The button is worn and abraded in places.  The object measures 23.6 mm in diameter, 9.8 mm in width and weighs …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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