Flat button info

Feb 3, 2019
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Kentucky
Detector(s) used
Garrett AT Pro
Primary Interest:
Cache Hunting
Found these three buttons at an old cabin, does anyone have any info on age? Spent about 2 hours yesterday and found the "Trieble Gilt colour" button, and found the other 2 within 5 minutes today. All about 4 feet apart. The darkest one says "Extra Fine Quality" and has a small eagle at the top of the photo. Thanks
 

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Nice finds. They all date from the early to mid 1800s and are frequently dug east of the Mississippi R. Many were imported from England where they made 'em by the millions. Extra Find Quality, Standard Gilt, Treble Gilt, Rich Orange Colour etc. are typical generic back marks.

John
 

Both British Quality Back-Marks, circa 1820.
 

Welcome to tnet also Tommy
 

Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Been many years since I first started detecting, with a long time of inactivity, but think that now I can focus better and with new equipment maybe actually find some real treasures ( well, treasures to me) Will post more as I find it, thanks again
 

Nice early button, congratulations! :icon_thumleft:
 

Welcome, the earlier assessments of age are correct. I like digging the oldies.
 

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