Need help ID ing this button

[Merf]

I found this today and can not quite make out the backmark.
It looks like the number 0489 is on the back. TIA---Merf

 

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[doublet2a]

6 pics of the back?
Where's the front


Tim

 

[Merf]

6 pics of the back?
Where's the front


Tim

Woops--sorry---The front is flat with no design or markings

 

[Felinepeachy]

Well the only word I can make out is "STRONG" then I go blind.

 

[La Beep]

I make out gilt. now thats 2 words and a number

 

[David@Dixie]

What you have is an early 1 piece button, commonly called "penny" "flat" or "coin" button due to their coin shape and diameter. These date back into the 1700's in brass and continued on into the mid 1800s. Your backmark is one of literally thousands found on imported and American made buttons. We imported buttons for a long time. Later, two and three piece buttons were introduced. These are primarily civilian buttons but a number were used in Military from the Revolution, War of 1812 and into the Civil War. Good hunting, David@Dixie

 

[Felinepeachy]

The last word is "COLOUR"

 

[EDDE]

rub some baby powder on it
to pull the letters and #'s out maybe

 

[Merf]

Thanks to all for the help.

So it is-----Strong Gilt Colour 0489--- Maybe a patent number.
I found this about the number.

United States Patent 489

Issue Date: November 25, 1837

Current U.S. Class: 267/36.1 ; 62/345
Current International Class: B60G 11/02 (20060101)

 

[PBK]

Strong Gilt Colour 0489--- Maybe a patent number.
United States Patent 489
Issue Date: November 25, 1837

Good guess, but U.S. Patent No. 489 was issued to Porter Hill of Veteran, NY for an "Improvement in the Mode of Constructing Springs for Carriages, Wagons, &c."

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[Merf]

Thanks for the info PBK.
What do you think the 0489 on the button signifies?
Maybe an English Pat. Number?

 

[PBK]

Thanks for the info PBK.
What do you think the 0489 on the button signifies?
Maybe an English Pat. Number?

Sorry, Merf... Guess I'll have to let one of the forum's button experts field that one!