Record ID: WMID-1DBF0C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dated to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1700). The remains of the object consist of the discoidal head with convex front and central pellet. The reverse of the head is flat and no remains of the separate wire shank are present. There is some iron staining on the reverse suggesting the shank was iron wire. A similar example can be seen in Read (2005: 76) no. 305. The overall dimensions are as follows: 12.69mm in diameter, 4.65mm in thickness and 2.44g in weight.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1DA69C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dated to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1700). The remains of the object consist of the domed head with lateral rim. The reverse of the head is flat and the remains of the integral rectangular-sectioned shank are present on the base. The button is undecorated. The object has a patchy, dark green patina. A similar example can be seen in Read (2005: 70) no. 279. The overall dimensions are as follows: 12.49mm in diameter, 7.8mm in thickness and 2.19g in weight.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-9F3834
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button, of Post medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The button can be described in two parts: the head and the shank. The shank is incomplete, with the remains of a rectangular lug positioned slightly off centre on the reverse. The head of the button has been made from a circular disc, with moulded decoration on the front. The reverse is undecorated. The decoration on the front consists of two figures in a bedroom. A man stands to the left, bent slightly over to the right. His right arm is bent, with elbow raised, and both legs are bent. He is holdin…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-BFBBF3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and broken cast copper-alloy button of post-medieval date, dating from the mid 16th to 17th century. The button is globular in shape and the remains of an integrally cast projecting loop emerge from the reverse. This is broken. The button measures 11.74 mm wide and 12.55 mm thick (including the remains of the loop). It weighs 3.9 grams. It has a worn green patina with areas of red to brown.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
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Record ID: WMID-BF9D48
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and broken cast copper-alloy button of post-medieval date, dating from the mid 16th to 17th century. The button is globular in shape and the remains of an integrally cast projecting loop emerge from the reverse. This is broken. The button measures 11.67 mm wide and 10.19 mm thick (including the remains of the loop). It weighs 4.1 grams. It has a worn green patina with areas of red to brown.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
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Record ID: WMID-7DD281
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy button. Post-medieval. Mass: 2.6g, diameter: 15.4mm, depth: 9.6mm. The button is circular in plan, with a flat head with a shank in the centre of the reverse. There is a recessed circular border near to the edge of the front of the button, within which there is a punched flower-head design, formed from chevrons and circular stippled petals, with a ring and dot at the centre. The reverse of the button is undecorated. The button has a well developed green patina in parts, but theer is a pitted light green patch on the front, and brown adhesions on the front and re…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Meriden CP', grid reference and parish protected.