what age are these buttons

[oldtimer82]

i found these three buttons in a box i got from a yard sale. the gold tone one has thistle blossoms and leaves. the little one has a shield with stars,strips,and a very small eagle.
but on the back it is a sliding piece and inside there is a piece of paper with the words H. BAR on it.the gold one has a back stamp extra rich superior.the other button has acorns
and oak leaves,on back has Bendick-burnham--- ? after.any help would be greatly appreciated.
h.h.

 

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[DCMatt]

Benedict & Burnham is 1830's or 40's. Nice yard sale score!

DCMatt

 

[oldtimer82]

thanks dcmatt,now sure would love to have someone tell me wht the piece of paper means inside the small button,i know its a cover button but how old?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Any chance of a better pic? Does your camera have a Macro lens? (flower icon) View attachment 637531

 

[oldtimer82]

new pic of small button

yes i have micro on camerathis is the best i can do.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

what a difference!!

Is that paper inside? What does it say above H.BAR?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Is there a letter after BAR?

 

[oldtimer82]

yes bigc it is a piece of paper,it appears to be a torn piece.above h.bar it says ticket then,under that once c then its torn,nothing before the h that i can see but might have.
thanks for the help guys.