Need BUTTON help please

[ModernMiner]

I dug this old button up at the farm today. Any idea what I found, or how old it is?
I didn't want to scrub clean the back anymore, as it looks like it may be removing the patina.
I think it may say "BEST PLATED" (?), but am not sure. I can make out the "EST" on the first word, and "PLAT" on the next word, but that is about it.
The top is flat / plain with some shine still on it. As you can see, it is close to the size of a nickel.
Any button experts out there?
Thanks again for your help, and have a great weekend.
MM

 

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[nhbenz]

I believe it would be a civilian pewter button from the early 19th century. "Best plated" is quite possibly correct and I wouldn't be surpised if it say "London" across from what you can read.

 

[Montana Jim]

Can't find nuthin on that baby 'cept what Ben says... some with "best plated" say London, some don't. Some one with a book will tell ya' hopefully.

It's a beauty! And yea it looks pewter.

Nice button!

 

[dugupfinds]

Finds loads of these. Not convinced its pewter. Its more a plated copper-alloy.

 

[Don in SJ]

I agree, it does not look like a pewter button at all.

 

[nhbenz]

Its quite possible I goofed on that. :P

 

[Montana Jim]

Its quite possible I goofed on that. :P

Well... I had your back... pewter or not.