IronSpike
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At first thought it was a button. Looks more like a earring or brooch snap. Thought it was interesting that word 'Patent' on the piece. Any idea of age?
Hill Billy said:I found one just like it last week at the site I found the 8 reales.
That site had people on it for atleast a 100 years.
I'm guessing an early 1900's button.
so is it 1974?chipveres said:It is in fact a button, here is its patent:
www.freepatentsonline.com/3934314.html
The hole you see takes a tiny metal rod to clamp in to the fabric. They are used as replacements for blue jeans and other heavy work.
Chip V.