Button ID

[Skrimpy]

"Standard Gilt Colour" around the eye. The diameter is about equal to a penny. How old? What's it worth? What was it worn on? Was Standard Gilt Colour a company? No photos. my camera has no juice and I cant find the charger at the moment. Pictures when I do.

 

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[PBK]

"Standard Gilt Colour" is a quality mark, referring to the button's metal finish. A number of companies used similar marks; so, without additional information, identification of the manufacturer is very difficult, if not impossible. If it's a one-piece button (solid, like a coin), it's probably c. 1820-40; if it's two-piece (separate front and back, hollow in the middle), then more likely c. 1835-55. The spelling "colour" often indicates British origin, but I believe some early 19th century American makers used it as well.

 

[Skrimpy]

Cool! It is a solid one piece button. It's not going to buy me a second detector is it?

 

[PBK]

Cool! It is a solid one piece button. It's not going to buy me a second detector is it?

Er... well, not quite. Condition matters, of course; but if it's plain/blank on the front, it's probably going to be under $10. Search Completed Items listings on eBay for "gilt button" and see if you can find a similar one.

 

[Skrimpy]

Didn't think so. I've heard that they are only worth something if they have a regiment number or company letter on them.