Gilt button ID and little strange trinket

[Kmatch7]

I believe the house I found these at date to late 1700s. Just wanted to see if anyone had a age for the button. Says gilt at bottom and can’t make it that top. I can see “Warr” at top. Also I do not know what the “wizard” thing is. Says wizard on one side with some engraving and I think some patent dates on other side.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Diving for Pleasure and Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!

[Kmatch7]

I know it says warranted now. There is stats on each side in between the two words. I really just want to know the type and age if anyone out there can help thanks again!

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

If dug in the US, b,rass 1-piece flatbuttons with a backmark written in indented (not raised) lettering date from about 1810 into the 1830s. Most of that type were manufactured in Britain, and imported here because the young American button-making industry could not produce enough to satisfy the demand for them from the clothing industry. At that time. "Warranted" was Brit-speak for "Guaranteed."

 

[DCMatt]

The "Wizard" thing is a cuff clip. 1880's - 1910's. Never seen one on here before. That's a cool dig IMO.

 

[Kmatch7]

Wow thanks for finding that out. Think it’s silver? Lol

 

[DCMatt]

Wow thanks for finding that out. Think it’s silver? Lol

Nickel plated...

1897 Sears catalog:

 

[Kmatch7]

Awesome thanks don’t know how you guys find this stuff. I’m learning everyday.

 

[Yak1366]

Nice finds, congrats!!