Plain old button?

[je177]

I am new to MD'ing and this is my first button. I think it's pretty cool. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what it was from, or how old it could be from the "floral" design. IT is about 1.5" across. Thanks.

J

 

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[ColonialDude]

Looks like a tombac civilian button...Late 1700's...they were made with a ton of different designs and patterns. Always a welcomed find.

 

[je177]

I briefly looked into your suggestion online and it seems very likely. From the photos I saw, It looked like many of the revolutionary war era "civilian flat buttons" in pewter. One picture I saw looked almost identical! That would be great. It was my first find. How can I find out what it is made of? Any more info would be great! Thanks in advance.

J

 

[Gribnitz]

yup, civilian flat button, but at least yours has a neat design on it. I only seem to find the plain jane ones.