Old button ID please

BrettCo124

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Hi all,

Is this an old button? Found on the top of a plowed 1600s field.

thanks!

BrettCo

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Looks like a flat button, nice find! :occasion14:
 

cologneman

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Probably not as old is that field, but could be a 1700s button. It’s a good sign so detect that field well.
 

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I’m thinking the earlier part of the 19th century. Keep at it!!
 

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Once gilt flat button circa 1790-1830.
 

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BrettCo124

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Wow, thanks everyone! Even better than I had expected. Sitting right there on the surface!
 

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Yes, Crusader is correct. Nice find. I love the old buttons.
 

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