any idea what era this is from?

[Vino]

Dug this in a revaluation war site..where a also found large cents for 1794 and 1795 and 1796.

 

[BosnMate]

Vino, where are you located? If in America I'd say some kind of lodge button, but if in Europe, then that's an entire different story. There are people on here that can give you and answer, but they have to have someplace to start their research.

 

[BosnMate]

Just looked at it again. Has anything been broken or rusted off the back? Could also be a horse bridle rosette.

 

[Vino]

It says w.wiliams newport soho..I am in Philadelphia. .it was found at a church that was occupied by the British in 1777-78..

 

[Breezie]

Here ya go:

Early 19th C

Walter Williams

St Martins Lane, London

[TD="width: 217"] Livery buttons [/TD]

Button Makers and their backmarks n to z - ukdfd

Neat find
Breezie

PS: St. Martins Lane is in Soho according to GOOGLE. The address could have changed several times. Hopefully you can find some info on Walter Williams Co.

 

[Vino]

Thanks alot brezzie...ill look into it in the morning.

 

[taz42o]

I see he was in the jury for the high treason trial of James Watson.

Fairburn's Edition of the Whole Proceedings on the Trial of James Watson ... - James Watson - Google Books

William Williams b. 28 Nov 1752 South Wales?: The Tatham Family of County Durham

 

[CRUSADER]

agreed, early 19th C livery button