Gold Gilt Floral Button

[mbcuce]

Just curious if anyone has found a button like this. I am guessing late 1700's, flat, large button. Nothing on the back, gold gilted with elaborate design.

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the nice button!

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Gene Mean]

Wow, really nice button! Can you snap a pic of the back anyway?

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

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[A2coins]

Nice relic yep a pic of the back will be helpful

 

[A2coins]

Welcome from Mi Tommy

 

[mbcuce]

Here's the back, no writing, still some gold left. I was afraid to clean too aggressively. thanks for the feedback. Malcolm

 

[Yak1366]

Very nice button, Congrats!!! And Welcome to TNet!!!

 

[G.A.P.metal]

That`s a "Dandy Button"
Some info .
Dandy button

 

[Gene Mean]

View attachment 1668699 Here's the back, no writing, still some gold left. I was afraid to clean too aggressively. thanks for the feedback. Malcolm

You can find an approximate age based on the shank/loop.

 

[grasshopper]

Just based of it's looks, I'd agree with your late 1700s assessment.

Nice find!