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[dutchtoga]

Found in Albany, New York on old farm land. There are no markings on the back and is missing the shank. Thicker than most flat buttons. Has script "C" on front. British? Anyone else find one like it? Any thoughts ? Thanks for looking. Dutch

I original posted this thread on " best of " fellow member said I would have better luck with the what is it site but we all know that it's a flat button. I guess what I'm ask is what period would this button be place Rev. War , War 1812 or later. There are no makers maker on the back and the shank is missing. HH Dutch

 

[Breezie]

Judging by the photos only, I don't think Hut & CRU's item is the same thing as Dutch's. Dutch's item has sharp edges and looks completely flat, which would fit Benz's ashtray theory. Right now (without seeing a pic of the back and not knowing the exact size) I'm going with an ashtray letter. Breezie

 

[farmdump]

Im pretty sure Crusader solved the question. Note the rectangular piece that comes down between the "C" and the long line going up on the left. Now, you can see in dutchtoga's pic. the the rectangular image has a curve at the end just like dutch's. This would date it pre war of 1812 but post Revolutionary War era. Both buttons seem very alike.