My recent button find , I was pleased see some gold gilt on it .

Metal Detecting SC

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Oct 9, 2020
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Galivants Ferry , South Carolina
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Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Max, XP Deus
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
I am thinking 1830s on this button. If anyone knows of this back mark and maybe able to date it better, I am open to discussion. Thanks 20210114_200051.jpg20210114_200126.jpg
 

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Yup; I’m thinking 1810 - 1830. Nice find.

aj
 

My detecting friend found one similar in eastern Pennsylvania but the rings around the text were dots and color was spelled colour. Not sure if that can be attributed to a specific maker or if it's a generic marking. New to finding buttons... only two old ones in my 9 months of directing. Good find.
 

Nice find!
It's always a plus to find some gold gilt remaining on those. :thumbsup:
 

It's a quality mark rather than a makers mark which is trickier to narrow down to a tight date, but circa 1820s is the mid-point.
 

Good to know. Definitely need a button guide book. My flat button falls in the same time range. The other I have no idea yet.
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way cool, thanks for posting
 

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