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some debate, but generally 1810ish to 1840ish. Nice!
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Awesome! Thank you, I love finding buttons
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Those backmarks in a sunken cartouche are some of the earliest backmarks on flat buttons. Late 1790s.
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Even nicer! I want to say it says birmingham....wow thank you!
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Congrats on a nice big old flat button. You're in a great state for finding old coins and relics. Happy hunting!
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congrats!
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Nice!!! Congrats!!!
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Those are some GREAT FINDS! I wish to find some like those!!!
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Yes, they often only say GILT or PLATED in a cartouche.
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Always nice to find flat buttons! 
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