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Drip Moss
Findspot (21st Century), Button (Gold)(17th Century) - (18th Century)
Site Name Drip Moss
Classification Findspot (21st Century), Button (Gold)(17th Century) - (18th Century)
Canmore ID 377050
Site Number NS79SW 52
NGR NS 75 94
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/377050
- Council Stirling
- Parish Kincardine (Stirling)
- Former Region Central
- Former District Stirling
- Former County Perthshire
Metal Detector Find
NS 75 94 Gold domed engraved button dating to the 17th or 18th century. A domed sheet of gold has been attached to a circular backplate and wire loop. The upper side is decorated with sprays of leaves, petal motifs, and possible seeds or buds. There is an unidentified maker mark on the reverse consisting of a B, possibly followed by an A, under an elongated oval surmounted by four circles. This has not been matched among Scottish, English or French makers, while there appear to be some stylistic parallels with Spanish goldwork from the Toledo region.
Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 130/22) and allocated to the Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
Alice Blackwell and Sophie Flynn – National Museums Scotland and Treasure Trove Unit
(Source: DES Volume 23)
