clothing button

[snaps]

Hey Everyone,

This buttons got a lot of writing on it for an underwear button, and I just barely cant make any of it out, so I figured someones found one similar? Very dainty where the holes are.
Thanks for looking
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[nkellam22]

Based on design it would I would say late 1800s

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I agree late-1800s in date, although I've never seen the same casting as the one you found with those thread holes.
I'd use a light brass wire brush on the face so you can at least find out who the maker was.

Dave

 

[snaps]

Nkellum, Thanks! Was hoping for slightly older, as there was plenty of civil war activity where i found it, but I will take it! Antiquarian, thanks, I will try that if I can find something gentle enough. Funny,I handed the button to my buddy rite outta the ground, and with the dirt still caked in it, he swore up an down Id dug a French Regiment of Foot button because it totally looked like a "birdcage" shank. Upon cleaning, excitement waned a bit!

 

[CRUSADER]

Went on underwear or shirts.