Cool Looking Circa 1750-1780 Large Dandy Button

[bookfisher]

Got this large 18th century Dandy button today in the old woods. It's in excellent condition and according to UK member Crusader, it dates from 1750-1780. This one goes in the relic case. Thanks again Crusader for dating it.

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

I believe that it is a dandy button. Silver Zeus and I both found one at our Colonial site in May.

 

[cntrydncr1]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

Beautiful!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

Sweet button BookFisher! Great shape.
I love finding buttons.
Congrats,
MM

 

[Don in SJ]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

Those big buttons from the 1790's era are always nice to find and the vast majority have design, sometimes the design is almost worn off, but I think 90% of my big buttons have a design of some sort. Nice find, also nice indicator for finding coins from that era.

Don

 

[Bertman]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

Nice find bookfisher... Sure wish I had some old woods (places where 1790 stuff is lost) to hunt... You Easterners have it good ...

HH Robert

 

[bookfisher]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

The verdigris and gilt are awesome.

Hi McSancho,

What appears to be gilt is actually dirt.

 

[Boobydoo]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

Nice find!! It's huge. Congrats!

Smiles!
BDoo

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

This 'Dandy' Button in my book is dated 1750-1780. Went of of fashion in 1790s in Britain. Not sure about the US. The 'Dandy' wore them to impress the women.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

Excellent condition....Way to Go!

 

[bookfisher]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Button

This 'Dandy' Button in my book is dated 1750-1780. Went of of fashion in 1790s in Britain. Not sure about the US. The 'Dandy' wore them to impress the women.

Hey Crusader,

Thanks for dating the button. I appreciate it.

 

[Nashoba]

Re: Cool Looking Circa 1790 Large Dandy Button

I found a button once, but it just said Levis......................ugh
Sweet one you found there though. I dont recall ever seeing such detail one one.
Than again I am about the farthest thing from a button expert you will ever find. I do know how to use them though. :P
~Nash~

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

In the same area where I found my "dandy" button, I found the coin that is my avatar.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Hey! I always look forward to your posts. Nice button. It looks like the shank is still fully intact too!

WTG!

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

I found 2 before!

 

[bookfisher]

Hey! I always look forward to your posts. Nice button. It looks like the shank is still fully intact too!

WTG!

Hey Neil, thanks alot. Yes, the shank is totally intact. If your ever on the island, look me up and bring your machine.

 

[Ridley]

Beautiful button!

I see why they call it "Dandy".


Congratulations!