Flat button-need ID

[Bhodge]

Says "London Imperial Stand" on back. Nothing on the front.
Thanks for the help.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Made in Britain between approximately 1810 and the early-1830s, imported for American use because the fledgling US button-making industry was unable to fulfill the demand for brass buttons by the fast-growing American civilian clothing industry.

The backmark's words "IMPERIAL STANDd" is an abbreviation for one of the quality-ratings in the British button-making industry, referring to Imperial Standard. Examples of other British quality-ratings are Extra Quality, Superior Quality, Superfine, etc.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Hey TCG did you mean 1810-early 1830s?

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Yes, I meant 1830s. The 9 in the date was a typo error. I'll fix it in my post. Thanks for the heads-up about it.

 

[diggummup]

I found the same flat button, only the backmark says London extra rich and the inner ring near the loop has a "sunburst" (for lack of a better word) design around it. Is yours a one piece button?

 

[Bhodge]

I think it could be two piece but not sure. After looking I believe it's one piece but it's not solid metal all the way thru.

 

[diggummup]

By that, you mean it's hollow?

 

[Bhodge]

Well it appears to be. But honestly I'm not sure. It's small. It's not like the other flat button I have where the edge comes to a sharp point. The edge is rounded. This gives me the impression that it's hollow or two piece. Either way it's a cool find. Thanks for all the help.