Aluminum button and possible broach??

[Kingrich]

Hey everyone! It’s been a while, I’ve been so busy detecting has been on the back burner I did get out today for a couple hours to a late 1700’s village site with tons of foundations! I dug the usual bent square nails and found 3 sweet tombac buttons but I got my coil over a couple interesting items! I’ve tried researching both but I’m not finding much. I knew the button was obviously not colonial, after cleaning it I found it says “Hildreth” on the front and the pat date on back is Dec. 9 1924.. has anyone seen this button before? The other item may be colonial, or at least 1800’s?? it’s thin stamped copper with a woman’s portrait. Does anyone know if it has any meaning and how old it might be? Any help is appreciated!

 

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[creskol]

It is an Art Nouveau piece, probably part of a necklace.

 

[Gene Mean]

My wife thinks Gibson girl hairdo. That means maybe late 1800s to early 1900s.



Sweet dreams.

 

[fyrffytr1]

There was one like your aluminum button listed on e-bay but it is no longer there. It was grouped with a bunch of buttons and all were said to be from work clothes.

https://picclick.com/Antique-Vintage-Metal-Overall-WORK-Buttons-SWEET-ORR-282951255744.html

 

[fyrffytr1]

Here's an envelope from A.G. Hildreth co. Worcester, Mass.

 

[ToddsPoint]

That black IHP is a stunner. Never seen a black patina Indian. Gary

 

[Red-Coat]

The Hildreth company appear to be using a button type patented by F.R. White of Waterbury, CT. Here's the drawing from the patent and an extract describing the claimed novel advantages:

 

[Kingrich]

Thanks everyone!