My recent button find , I was pleased see some gold gilt on it .

[Metal Detecting SC]

I am thinking 1830s on this button. If anyone knows of this back mark and maybe able to date it better, I am open to discussion. Thanks

 

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[ajaj]

Yup; I’m thinking 1810 - 1830. Nice find.

aj

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[RatherBeDigging]

My detecting friend found one similar in eastern Pennsylvania but the rings around the text were dots and color was spelled colour. Not sure if that can be attributed to a specific maker or if it's a generic marking. New to finding buttons... only two old ones in my 9 months of directing. Good find.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Nice find!
It's always a plus to find some gold gilt remaining on those.

 

[CRUSADER]

It's a quality mark rather than a makers mark which is trickier to narrow down to a tight date, but circa 1820s is the mid-point.

 

[RatherBeDigging]

Good to know. Definitely need a button guide book. My flat button falls in the same time range. The other I have no idea yet.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

way cool, thanks for posting