Flat Button Help

[JoshW]

I found this flat button on the Brandywine battlefield, along with a musket ball, broken cutlery and several other buttons. There is definitely something in the middle circle on the front, but I can't make it out. Hoping someone here knows what it is. Thanks in advance for looking.

Josh

 

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[JoshW]

Adding a better picture of the front.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Sorry but my old eyes can't make it out. Try wiping a little flour on it and see if any more details show. The flour can be easily removed.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Upon closer inspection Josh, it looks to be an unmarked one-piece flat button.
Likely British-made, dating from the 1830 - 60 period.

Dave

 

[JoshW]

Thanks Dave! May I ask what attributes point to the 1830-60 date range? Is it the shank attachment points?

Josh

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Thanks Dave! May I ask what attributes point to the 1830-60 date range? Is it the shank attachment points?

Josh

Hi Josh,

It might be earlier then 1830 as well, but likely not pre-1800.
Here is a basic guide to dating unmarked buttons by their shanks.

Dave

 

[Hawks88]

Nice button save. Congrats

 

[JoshW]

Thanks Dave!