Forgot to post this beautiful colonial button from the hammered silver/cob site

[Bill D. (VA)]

On a previous trip to this site where I didn't find enough to post I dug this ornate button that cleaned up really nice. The first pic is after a rinse and toothpick cleaning. I decided at that point to jelly it and it came out great. The shank is still completely intact and straight as well. Not sure of the age but I'm guessing mid-to-late 1700s. Definitely one of my better looking colonial buttons for sure.

 

[timekiller]

Nice openwork button Bill,reminds me of this one I found on a late 18th century site.Silver washed & still had fabric in the loop.
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[CRUSADER]

I got one like it last year as well, although mine had no shank & wasn't in as good shape

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

I got one like it last year as well, although mine had no shank & wasn't in as good shape

Do you have an idea as to the age??

 

[CRUSADER]

I got one like it last year as well, although mine had no shank & wasn't in as good shape

Do you have an idea as to the age??

It's about 1780 - 1820.

 

[Iron Patch]

I went looking in my case because I know I've dug one or two very close to the same, but they must have been in poor condition and I didn't add them. But since I grabbed it here's three that are the same idea.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

I went looking in my case because I know I've dug one or two very close to the same, but they must have been in poor condition and I didn't add them. But since I grabbed it here's three that are the same idea.

Those are gorgeous IP!! Thanks for posting.

 

[Iron Patch]

I went looking in my case because I know I've dug one or two very close to the same, but they must have been in poor condition and I didn't add them. But since I grabbed it here's three that are the same idea.

Those are gorgeous IP!! Thanks for posting.

Yeah they're pretty cool. I forgot one.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

That is a great button Bill Nice Gilt remaining

 

[BuckleBoy]

That is a Beautiful find that anyone would be proud to make.


Best Wishes,


Buckleboy

 

[johnnyblaze]

killer button


My kind of find


Blaze

 

[Ken in Georgia]

Cool !!!