Not a What but a How Old?

[romeo-1]

Without going into any details on where this was found can anyone take a stab at the age based on the shank and style? Thanks.

 

[Iron Patch]

I'd say cast pewter mid. to late 18th century.

 

[romeo-1]

I'd say cast pewter mid. to late 18th century.

Of course it would have to be a non-marked pewter...I can't win!

 

[Iron Patch]

I'd say cast pewter mid. to late 18th century.

Of course it would have to be a non-marked pewter...I can't win!

Your battle was too early!

 

[bradyboy]

What are we saying this is?
Brady

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

What are we saying this is?
Brady

cast pewter mid. to late 18th century.

(button)

 

[CRUSADER]

I'd say cast pewter mid. to late 18th century.

 

[The Patriot]

just imagine if you find a numbered button in that shape...

 

[romeo-1]

just imagine if you find a numbered button in that shape...

I wonder if any of the regiments in the early 1700s were using plain buttons...

 

[The Patriot]

just imagine if you find a numbered button in that shape...

I wonder if any of the regiments in the early 1700s were using plain buttons...

I know they used plain flat buttons and would have to say yes with pewter also....but to prove that it was off a soldier is a different story...

 

[romeo-1]

just imagine if you find a numbered button in that shape...

I wonder if any of the regiments in the early 1700s were using plain buttons...

I know they used plain flat buttons and would have to say yes with pewter also....but to prove that it was off a soldier is a different story...

Yep...into the button box it goes!