Button ID?

[dagwood67]

I detected this gilt button in a farm field in Western NY atvthe site of an 1850’s schoolhouse. It has a bird (Eagle?) and is stamped FINEGILT COLOUR. British made I assume. Has anyone ever seen this back stamp before?
Thanks

 

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[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Evolution]

I found one similar a few years ago . I would guess it dates somewhere around 1820s-1830s. Not Military but still a good find.

 

[lenmac65]

Congrats on the nice old button. The spelling "colour" suggests British, but I thought the eagle indicates American. Hopefully someone with button expertise will weigh in.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Cool old button, congrats!

 

[CRUSADER]

Congrats on the nice old button. The spelling "colour" suggests British, but I thought the eagle indicates American. Hopefully someone with button expertise will weigh in.

I assume they manufactured them for US export. Early 1800s.

 

[A2coins]

Nice button find My wife grew up in Rochester we visit once a year!!!!!

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet

 

[dagwood67]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks!

 

[dagwood67]

I found one similar a few years ago . I would guess it dates somewhere around 1820s-1830s. Not Military but still a good find.

Great! Thank you!

 

[dagwood67]

I assume they manufactured them for US export. Early 1800s.

Makes sense- thanks!