What type of button is this?

[Tensas]

I found this button on Mt. Airy Plantation near Natchez, MS. The plantation pre-dates the civil war. The button reads "Robinson Co. Treble Gilt" I appreciate any help.

 

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[CRUSADER]

Welcome to tnet from the UK.

Triple Gilt is the quality mark.

I notice it says; Robinson & Co. I'm no expert but these little things often narrow down the date for the experts on here.

Good luck, someone will id shortly

 

[CRUSADER]

RICHARD ROBINSON & CO. 1826-1828 - maybe

http://pweb.netcom.com/~jimyce/bm.html

 

[Montana Jim]

If it's one of the Robinson companies I see listed under different back marks it dates 1820s through late 1840s.

Which is in line with the quality mark "treble gilt".

The quality mark indicated a suppossed three layers of gilt and was a marketing ploy. Much like "New and Improved" or "longer lasting". LOL

I did not find the exact back mark yet, but I'm just an internet hack. Hopefully someone with a button book helps you out .

I would been happy as hell to dig that beauty!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I found a "Robinson & Jones Co. of Attleboro" who made CW era buttons (military & civilian) and a "R&W Robinson" (London?) who made "Treble Gilt" CW era buttons.

What's the diamete and what does the face of the button look like.

 

[Tensas]

The diameter is 13/16" and the front is blank all the gilt is gone.