Pewter button " REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE"

[Gofish73]

Any idea how old this button may be?. It was found today on a path where Rochambeau & his men traveled through CT. There is no writing on the back.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

A History of Mining on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska - Grab it through Amazon!

[Blackfoot58]

Im struggling to see the eyelet base. An angled view of the back would help. I’d estimate late 1700s to 1820.
Possibly 1785-ish, based on what I think I see. The pileus or phrygian cap is a common french style seen in a lot of art. I’m not certain when this began. Possibly a clue to age also.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Sorry, I just fact checked myself. I can’t trust my memory as well as I could at one time. The button is probably no older than 1787. The pileus cap became a sign of freedom during the French Revolution. That was 1787-1799. I’d guess the button was an homage to that. Most likely guess for me would now be 1800-1820. Hopefully someone will know more. 🍀

 

[oldmxrat]

Very cool find whatever the age, congrats!

 

[pjad57]

Love historical relics! Way to go!

 

[Gofish73]

Im struggling to see the eyelet base. An angled view of the back would help. I’d estimate late 1700s to 1820.
Possibly 1785-ish, based on what I think I see. The pileus or phrygian cap is a common french style seen in a lot of art. I’m not certain when this began. Possibly a clue to age also.

Thanks for the info, here's a better pic.

 

[Blackfoot58]

I’d say early 1800s based on that view. It isn’t conclusive, but leads me to think closer to 1800 than to 1820.

 

[pepperj]

I really think it's not that old.
I've seen them posted up before.
I seem to remember them as a sewing button.

 

[Gofish73]

I really think it's not that old.
I've seen them posted up before.
I seem to remember them as a sewing button.

 

[scruggs]

Nice historic relic you found!

 

[Digger RJ]

Any idea how old this button may be?. It was found today on a path where Rochambeau & his men traveled through CT. There is no writing on the back.

Very!!! Cool!!!