✅ SOLVED Is this a tombac button?

[pax_in_ma]

Got this button in a field that has given up early 1900s silver: sterling fork and spoon, sterling thimble and a 1913 Barber dime. That being said the field is in a prime eastern Massachusetts colonial area. Came out of the ground looking like dull silver (looks darker on the pictures) It's heavy and thicker than the usual colonial flat button. Any idea what it is and what period it could be?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Patrick

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

It looks too thick to be a coat button, almost looks brass to me due to the amount of verdigris.
I've found a lot of one-piece buttons, but none that were that thick.

I'm thinking possibly a brass horse saddle button / decoration.
Dave

 

[charlives]

Nice ID Antiquarian...what was the VDI? Tombacs are low, like gold.

 

[Iron Patch]

[h=2]Is this a tombac button?[/h]
Patrick

Yes.

 

[pax_in_ma]

Nice ID Antiquarian...what was the VDI? Tombacs are low, like gold.

VDI is 58 to 59 on the AT PRO. Right in the gold range.

 

[creade]

Tombac,right on and if you need any help digging,let me know

 

[charlives]

VDI is 58 to 59 on the AT PRO. Right in the gold range.

Got your answer I never saw a shank exactly like that one.

 

[BARKER]

Hi Patrick; It is a tombac button circa 1720 - 1760. Value: $10. Nice find. PEACE:RONB

 

[Silver Searcher]

Hi Patrick; It is a tombac button circa 1720 - 1760. Value: $10. Nice find. PEACE:RONB

10$ with no loop I have a bucket full you can have for $1 each.

 

[Iron Patch]

10$ with no loop I have a bucket full you can have for $1 each.

I have many hundreds... only 50 cents each.