Help with a date on this button

[pjroo33]

This is a flat button with a backmark of Imperial Orange Gilt. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Montana Jim]

The "Gilt" and "Imperial" and "Orange" are not back marks, but considered quality marks. They were common from the late 1790s and for the next 100 years. The quality marks such as "treble gilt", "superior quality", and orange colour" along with many other variations were designed to give some indication to the buyer that the buttons were of the highest standard, triple plated, and of superior quality. It was kind of like the more modern "new & improved".

I expect there is more information out there... maybe in a book.

That's a great looking button!

 

[pjroo33]

The "Gilt" and "Imperial" and "Orange" are not back marks, but considered quality marks. They were common from the late 1790s and for the next 100 years. The quality marks such as "treble gilt", "superior quality", and orange colour" along with many other variations were designed to give some indication to the buyer that the buttons were of the highest standard, triple plated, and of superior quality. It was kind of like the more modern "new & improved".

I expect there is more information out there... maybe in a book.

That's a great looking button!

Thanks for all your help Montana! I guess there's no way to tell the age since it's range is so wide.

 

[Montana Jim]

There might be a way - I'm just not the guy who can help narrow it down.

 

[cwhunter_1]

good find. what is on the face of the button? any design? this may help identifying age or use of this button.