My first flat button

[neodetectorist]

Also at my 1800s site, I found my first flat button.
It is the size of a dime, smooth on the front, and "BEST COLOUR" on the back.
Shank in tact.
I am assuming these were guilted buttons but can't find enough info as to who made them.
Late 1700s to mid 1800s.
Any other info would be appreciated.

 

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[creskol]

Nice button .. complete with the shank! I like it!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Thats a nice button. Having the shank in it just makes it that much better. Very nice find.

 

[Rookster]

Thanks for sharing. Nice button.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratulations!

 

[BLK HOLE]

Very nice save!!

 

[grasshopper]

Definitely gilted at one point, and no real way to tell who made them without a more specific back mark. All we know is it was likely made in England based on the spelling of Colour.

Nice find!!

 

[Steve in PA]

Generic backmark, English manufacture, dates around 1820 to 1840. Wherever those start appearing, you have a chance of finding older coins and relics.

 

[Davers]

Ill take that one any day.
NICE!

 

[Relicific]

Old buttons are fun to find