CAN THIS BUTTON BE DATED IN THE LATE 18TH CENTURY???

[frank.e.white]

This button came from a site that has two occupation periods (1) 1779-1805 (2) 1816-1876. It is a flat button with a noticeable mold seam on the back, in line with the shrank. Which occupation period does this button most likely belong to, 1 or 2? Tx Frank

 

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[rick67]

This button came from a site that has two occupation periods (1) 1779-1805 (2) 1816-1876. It is a flat button with a noticeable mold seam on the back, in line with the shrank. Which occupation period does this button most likely belong to, 1 or 2? Tx Frank

I never could find a Best without Quality or Treble or Gilt. I've found them myself. Frustrating.

However I have found reference to flats being plain before 1800. The engravings started at that time still leaving you with no answer to occupation.
Good Luck.

 

[smokeythecat]

Beginning of the 19th century, after which technology changed and EVERYBODY backmarked their buttons.