Age of a Glass Button

[RelicHunter97]

Hi all, I went metal detecting in one of my favorite fields the other day, and writhing two minutes I found this sitting on top of the soil. It's a beautiful little glass button. It looks black but turns a beautiful shade of red in the light. It seems somewhat crude in construction and design, which makes me think it might have significant age to it. The finds in the field date back to the mid 17th c. It is approx. 1/2" x 1/4", and is one piece. Any help would be appreciated!

-Anthony

 

[jewelerguy]

I have no idea, but it's really cool

 

[dts52]

That is really nice! No idea on the age but it sure looks old.
dts

 

[tamrock]

IDK, but maybe 1910 to 1920's

 

[fyrffytr1]

My first thought was 1950s-60s. I was around then and this just looks familiar to me.

 

[RelicHunter97]

Hmm thanks for the input! 50s and 60s doesn't really match the time period for the other finds in the field. Early 1900s could be a possibility

 

[Bruce R]

There is a national button society, you can email them a picture

 

[nhbenz]

The seller here (whom I can't vouch for the accuracy of) says 1900-1909. https://www.etsy.com/listing/252801...f2b350eaee31&gclid=CKDBpcGTzcwCFdhahgodrqoFOA
A search of black glass self shank toggle buttons with gold gilding seems to get the closest matches I could find. A lot say Victorian, which this period is would be basically the end of.