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LOT 2013

Post Medieval Mixed Bronze Button Collection

18TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 - 1 3/8 in. (427 grams total, 11-34 mm).

Including tinned and bronze types with heraldic, rosette, geometric and other designs; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. [136, No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

Literature

Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, pp.18-29.

CONDITION
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LOT 2013

Post Medieval Mixed Bronze Button Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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