Buttons. 11 small, stud shaped silver buttons with roses engraved on them.

Title

Buttons. 11 small, stud shaped silver buttons with roses engraved on them.

Identifier

ABDUA:17618

Description

Eleven silver buttons (5 large and 6 small), with looped backs and with the Jacobite rose engraved on the front. There were originally 15 buttons in gift, but 4 were returned to Mr Mearns at his request to add to the Highland Dress of a nephew.

Date

Early: 1700 Late: 1800

Format

metal silver, Dia: 20 mm Dia: 13 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Mearns, Jock

UUID

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