Special "K" Button

[Dirtwisher]

Found one of my new favorite buttons in the field that produced the 1694 William and Mary farthing. Looks like sterling with a hand-inscribed "K". I love the shape! Anyone found one like this and have an idea of the age? Also found a toasted copper and other buttons but not as cool as this one.

 

[leddel]

looks like a cufflink

 

[Dirtwisher]

It does but has an intact shank on the back.

 

[leddel]

yes colonial cufflinks do indeed have button-like shanks on the back , what size is it ??

 

[Dirtwisher]

Oh sweet - I didn't know that. It is a little smaller than a dime so that's probably what it is.

 

[jewelerguy]

no colonial stuff where I live, but based on others I've seen posted here, I would have to agree that it is a colonial era cuff link

 

[Iron Patch]

Do you know the name of the family who settled there. I found a B engraved cufflink, from the land of a Beers family.