Is this a button?

[Whatdayagot]

Found this today at a 1840 house near a stonewall that was used to enter house it's a unique shape green maybe copper or brass and has something protruding on one sid maybe where thread was attached it's got crud in it I don't want to break it off is it a button and if so possible date

 

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[relic lover]

Looks like a colonial ball button

 

[pepperj]

I think relic lover has it ID, here is a very similar one I dug last week.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/479970-short-hunt-produces-old-copper-buttons.html

These are pretty small buttons, congrats on the catch.

 

[liftloop]

Wow nice you lucky bum,how deep.
what detector,thanks.

liftloop

 

[BARKER]

Hi; That is what is called an Acorn Button. It dates to the 1600's early 1700's. I don't know how it got into a 1840's house but that is what it is. They are somewhat common around my area. It may have been passed down as a memento of a loved one which was a common practice. Nice find. These were literally non existent after 1720 ok. Value is $40. They fetch a standard price here unless there is a design or traceable makers mark ok. Go back and dig the small signals. There may be more tthere ok. PEACE:RONB

 

[fyrffytr1]

Barker,
I am not disputing your claim but I would like some education on this button. I didn't think two piece buttons were made that long ago. I have found a few of them at mid to late 1800s home sites.

 

[Spats]

Known as zouave buttons, cadet buttons, and ball buttons, these were in use before, during and after the Civil War and are still in use at military schools and I think are still used at West Point. Many have been found in Civil War campsites.

 

[DCMatt]

Known as zouave buttons, cadet buttons, and ball buttons, these were in use before, during and after the Civil War and are still in use at military schools and I think are still used at West Point. Many have been found in Civil War campsites.

Agree. I have one from the Virginia Militia circa 1860. Mine is silver.

 

[Whatdayagot]

Was only like 4-6 inches right alongside a rockwall leading to house (lawn side) I used at pro pro mode no discrim

 

[fyrffytr1]

They are also civilian buttons used mostly on women's dresses during the 1800s and early 1900s.

 

[sutphin]

THAT AINT NO ACORN THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN . NICE DANG BALL BUTTON .....

 

[BARKER]

Hi; Although these buttons were and still are made today and have been used over the years they're main function was purely ornamental rather than utiltarian. That function went out of use by about 1720 when the One piece button became the accepted norm. The One piece button basically went out of use after about 1820 with some exceptions. The Two piece button gained it's prominence in use about 1820 and is still used today. I hope this clarifies this matter. PEACE:RONB

I did not say the Acorn buttons style was non existent after 1720 ok.

 

[CRUSADER]

Yes, civvy ball or globe button.