✅ SOLVED Help with a button ID

[TokenMan]

I found this at a late 1700's home site where I have dug everything from flat buttons to 2014 quarters , so first off...is this a button of sorts and if so any info to might it may be?



It appears to have a "P5", "SU", "DC", and an arrow. I have not been able to find anything on it or even a guess on age.

I also found this:



What could this be? I was thinking a decorative piece to behind like a dresser knob?

Thank you in advance.

 

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[nhbenz]

I agree with the 2nd piece being a drawer pull backing plate, but the other doesn't look like a button to me (I can always be wrong)... Maybe the base to an old bulb of sorts? The numbers/letters seem more like specifications where on a button it would be either decorative something or brand advertising in those spaces, I think?

 

[ironhorse]

First item could very well be a part of a button fashioned after a Chinese cash coin, it has the features of a coin used for fashion purposes; second item is part of a drawer pull

 

[osage express]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/37796448/4-chinese-coin-buttons-916-inch this might help on the first one

 

[TokenMan]

I agree with the 2nd piece being a drawer pull backing plate, but the other doesn't look like a button to me (I can always be wrong)... Maybe the base to an old bulb of sorts? The numbers/letters seem more like specifications where on a button it would be either decorative something or brand advertising in those spaces, I think?

Yeah I see your point. There was thread in the holes, which lead me to think button of something. Thank you the response. Have a great day!

 

[TokenMan]

First item could very well be a part of a button fashioned after a Chinese cash coin, it has the features of a coin used for fashion purposes; second item is part of a drawer pull

Interesting. I could see that. Thanks.

 

[TokenMan]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/37796448/4-chinese-coin-buttons-916-inch this might help on the first one

I will check out that link. Thanks!

 

[TokenMan]

Also could explain the square, like Chinese coin.

 

[nhbenz]

Good ID Ironhorse and Osage Express! That example is spot on.

 

[TokenMan]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/37796448/4-chinese-coin-buttons-916-inch this might help on the first one

ok, got to the link. Spot on!!! Thanks. will marked solved!