Final finds of 2015: buttons, relics, DB Half cent

[Mr. Digger]

Here are some finds from my last few hunts of 2015. The SLQ is the one I found prior which I (over) cleaned to get the tarnish off. Tough to tell from the pic but found a DB Half Cent....crusty and no date. The Mickey Mouse spoon is circa 1930's. Any ID help on that small button sized thing with the image of the woman in it would be appreciated. A fancy button maybe or tiny make-up thing? The kiddie ring is marked sterling but the stone looks to be junk. Hit a spot that produced some killer buttons, most with shanks. There were various ages including tombac's and dandy's. The three matching (dandy sized, but ornate...probably early 1800's?) were found in the same location but on three separate days. They are my favorite buttons I have ever found. Happy New Year everyone!

 

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[Bill D. (VA)]

Those 3 ornate buttons are of the "cut steel" variety, and were popular from the 1770s until about 1800. However, they made a comeback much later in the 19th century so it's sometimes hard to date them. But based on the fact that you dug that coin and a few other early buttons I think your cut steel ones could be late 18th century. I have found similar ones at a number of colonial sites.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looking at the shank, I'm going with 18th C on the large buttons.

 

[Mr. Digger]

Looking at the shank, I'm going with 18th C on the large buttons.

Thanks. I would be thrilled if you were right....I don't recall seeing any 1700's dandy buttons of that style posted....hoping they are unique and 18th century.

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks. I would be thrilled if you were right....I don't recall seeing any 1700's dandy buttons of that style posted....hoping they are unique and 18th century.

I'm 99% sure. I've seen lots of 18th C with openwork holes & it doesn't surprise me that you haven't seen this type posted, as there are just so many out there.