How old is this button?

[hbru123]

I found this button at a 1800’s homestead. It is a one piece button. I was wondering if anyone knows how old it is? Also is it civilian or military?

 

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[Joe-Dirt]

Nice shape, cool find

 

[VTColonialDigger]

Very nice ornate button! I would say civilian probably early 1800's.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Due to the shape of your brass 1-piece button's shank/loop, having no "feet" where it is soldered/brazed to the button's back, I think your button dates from approximately the 1770s to about 1800. Check the one shown in the button-dating chart, attached below.

After-posting edit:
I forgot to mention... since you asked... it definitely was manufactured for Civilian use, not Military.

 

[smokeythecat]

Cannonball guy is correct, as usual.

 

[CRUSADER]

Based on its similarity to Military types I can date, its a Civvy one of about 1810.

 

[rick67]

Buttons have feet?

 

[hbru123]

Nice shape, cool find

Thanks!

 

[hbru123]

Very nice ornate button! I would say civilian probably early 1800's.

Thanks!

 

[hbru123]

Due to the shape of your brass 1-piece button's shank/loop, having no "feet" where it is soldered/brazed to the button's back, I think your button dates from approximately the 1770s to about 1800. Check the one shown in the button-dating chart, attached below.

After-posting edit:
I forgot to mention... since you asked... it definitely was manufactured for Civilian use, not Military.

Thanks so much!

 

[hbru123]

Cannonball guy is correct, as usual.

Thanks!

 

[hbru123]

Based on its similarity to Military types I can date, its a Civvy one of about 1810.

Thanks!

 

[Wraith24]

Looks almost like the one I found.