old button?

[Wild Colonial Boy]

Anybody any idea of how old this might be
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crusty button, punched in shank??


Very thin button has a nipple on flat side from shank attachment

cant find a reference so I can figure out how old

 

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[rick67]

They started branding the buttons with makers marks during the second half of 18th century and two piece became popular the middle of 19th century.
My guess 1770-1850.

 

[Wild Colonial Boy]

Thanks Rick