Need an ID on an odd object and some old buttons.

[West Jersey Detecting]

I have not posted much in the forums lately simply because I have not found much, other than a few hundred old buttons. This is the year of the buttons for me. I can't even remember what a deep coin sounds like anymore!

I have been having fun finding buttons scattered all over though. I am curious about the two pictured. They were found in my "button forest" which has also produced a Spanish 1 reale and coppers dated from 1699 to 1839. I have not seen any of these types of one piece buttons before, so I am curious about the time period. My best guess based on my other finds close by would be 1800-1820? Any button experts?



This other "whatizzit" was found at a site that dates back to colonial times. I am at a loss to what it could be. It is shown next to an old Buffalo nickel which was found near by. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Iron Patch]

Wait and see what the others think, but with that thin rim I tend to think they date into the 1800s like the ball buttons that kinda look similar. I don't recall any like that being found here but it's not something that would probably stick out in my mind.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Scroll to the very bottom Die-formed copper buttons look similar. http://www.gwentdetecting.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=141.0;attach=457

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Scroll to the very bottom Die-formed copper buttons look similar. http://www.gwentdetecting.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=141.0;attach=457

I had a feeling these buttons were older than my typical post-colonial buttons. Great site! Now I just need ID on the other find and then I will be able to sleep nights again.

Thanks!

 

[trikikiwi]

Cool treasures.
I would bet the bar is the 'keeper' from a watch fob chain.


Mike

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Cool treasures.
I would bet the bar is the 'keeper' from a watch fob chain.



Mike

You may be right! Thanks for the possible ID!

 

[Don in SJ]

According to Dating Buttons by Tice, that type of buttons are ca 1800.

Don

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

According to Dating Buttons by Tice, that type of buttons are ca 1800.

Don

Seems like most of the buttons found there are about that time frame (1780-1820).

 

[hammered]

Hi Neil, try this link for the buttons. http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/sh...erpage=40&sort=1&limit=recent&date=1126703065

hammered

 

[fyrffytr1]

Scroll to the very bottom Die-formed copper buttons look similar. http://www.gwentdetecting.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=141.0;attach=457

BCH, Thanks for posting this link. That is a very informative site.

 

[CRUSADER]

According to Dating Buttons by Tice, that type of buttons are ca 1800.

Don

I would agree this is a good middle point in the date range. 1780s-1820s

 

[Lucas]

I agree the what's it is probably watch related, but more likely part of a ribbon fob.

 

[cntrydncr1]

Neil I just found one of those whatsit's too!

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Neil I just found one of those whatsit's too!

Its kind of freaky. I never saw one until a week ago...now I saw two! I think the ribbon may be a good ID.

 

[Iron Patch]

According to Dating Buttons by Tice, that type of buttons are ca 1800.

Don

I don't think I've used that book once since I bought it. (or since it went to $800)

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

According to Dating Buttons by Tice, that type of buttons are ca 1800.

Don

I don't think I've used that book once since I bought it. (or since it went to $800)

I have seen the one on dating women, but never buttons!