old button

[Glenn C]

I found this button and bullet together. I believe the site is 1600s -1850.
Anyone can help date the bullet or button would be great thanks.

 

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[Bramblefind]

A button very similar to yours is pictured in book I have - The Complete Button Book (Albert / Kent) - in the Sporting section.

The backmark is a bit different though. It is described as:

11. Stamped brass. Fine chased rims. Nicely gilt. Design in repousse. Panel back. Back marked J.M.L. & W.H. Scovill - Extra Rich.

I think the Scovill backmark places it around the 1830s.

 

[Tedyoh]

The bullet (because of the reeding in the "grove") post 1865, probably .32 or .35 caliber

 

[Glenn C]

Thanks so much guys. That was fast and much appreciated!!