ID help on a button please

[Victor28]

ID help on a button please - solved - coat weight

This item was found on an old farm near a bunch of work shed type items. This "button" is non- magnetic. I appreciate any ideas you may have. Thanks

 

[Mud Hut]

That isn't a button, but rather a hem weight.

Welcome to the forum.

Added: Look at the ones posted on this google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=lea...8Lq_jsASQg4HQDw&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1860&bih=895

Could also be a drapery weight: http://www.textol.com/d_items.asp?cat=04

 

[CoilyGirl]

What you have is an old frock or coat weight. They helped to keep the corners of the heavy material down as shown in the link below. Welcome to Treasurenet .

http://www.civilwaroutpost.com/m7/U42--civil-war-frock-coat-weights.html

 

[Mud Hut]

What you have is an old frock or coat weight. They helped to keep the corners of the heavy material down as shown in the link below. Welcome to Treasurenet .

U42 Civil War Frock Coat Weights

Since you referenced Civil War Outpost, I just wanted to clarify that, from my understanding, this type of hem weight has only been found in men's civilian frock coat tails, but not in any military garments.

 

[Victor28]

Well...... that didn't take long. Mystery solved. Thanks to Mud Hut and CoilyGirl