Found Two of these objects in southern Nevada

[Bill C]

While on vacation I found these two objects at different sites, they are very thin and flexible I think that they might be made out of Aluminum. They are just a little bit bigger than a Half dollar and they are blank on the reverse side. in the center of the object there is a Bird of some sort, possibly a humming bird by some flowers. There appears to be 12 Marks around the outer section of the object and there seems to be some sort of designs or writing in between the marks. Any Ideas would be greatly be appreciated.

Thanks for Looking
Bill

 

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[bootybay]

I am clueless but they are neat looking for sure..

 

[Montana Jim]

I believe they may be button faces.

As I learned from our esteemed PBK, generous mod, and guru of all whatsits, fancy dress buttons with open or pierced fronts with a contrasting backing of dark fabric or cloth were popular in the 1800s. It was commom to put a drop of perfume or scented oil on the cloth of a few buttons to be absorbed, thus, ensuring a fabulous smell throughout the day.

Or, maybe they are something else.

 

[Montana Jim]

I also found this source, cementing my assertation that these are button faces:

http://www.vintagebuttonjewelry.com/jewelry_antique_button.htm

"PERFUME BUTTONS
Perfume Buttons, in my opinion, have the loveliest story. Made in the mid-1800's, they have an underlay of velvet fabric with a pierced, ornate brass overlay. The perfumes of the Victorian Era were oil based, and when used on the skin, would soil the women's' clothing. These buttons were designed so women could dab their perfume on the velvet of the button, thus, protecting their clothing and carrying the scent for a long time. Keep reading…you will love this. During the Civil War, women would give such a button, scented with their perfume, to a husband or lover going off to war. He would stitch it under his uniform collar as a reminder of the love he left behind."

 

[DCMatt]

I also found this source, cementing my assertation that these are button faces:

http://www.vintagebuttonjewelry.com/jewelry_antique_button.htm

"PERFUME BUTTONS
Perfume Buttons, in my opinion, have the loveliest story. Made in the mid-1800's, they have an underlay of velvet fabric with a pierced, ornate brass overlay. The perfumes of the Victorian Era were oil based, and when used on the skin, would soil the women's' clothing. These buttons were designed so women could dab their perfume on the velvet of the button, thus, protecting their clothing and carrying the scent for a long time. Keep reading…you will love this. During the Civil War, women would give such a button, scented with their perfume, to a husband or lover going off to war. He would stitch it under his uniform collar as a reminder of the love he left behind."

Good call, Jim. And nice story, too.

You're such a romantic...

DCMatt

 

[relichunters]

Not a clue, but I will have to agree with being a button front.

 

[cntrydncr1]

a very nice and interesting find.

 

[ivan salis]

1800's era button front sounds good to me --