Flat button dating?

[ne_seeker]

The photo shows 2 buttons I dug recently. I would appreciate any information that can help me estimate their age.

The one on the left is smooth on the front and appears to be marked with only "GILT" on the back.

The one on the right has a smooth front and a broken shank. It is marked "TREBLE GILT" on the back.

I'm hoping they have some pretty good age to them, as I am trying to make the transition from the "age of clad" back to the 1800's. I'm still new at this hobby and feel that I'm making good progress learning to understand what my MXT is telling me.

The larger button was found with the MXT at a depth of about 7 inches. The smaller one was shallow and located with my Prizm II.

Thanks in advance for anything you can provide!

 

[xlt nh]

Very nice buttons! Both are of the flat, one-piece variety with a braised on shank (loop), and should date late 1700's to early 1800's. It's my understanding that before many of the button companies were established...ie Scoville, Waterbury, Robinsons....many flat buttons only had the number of times it was plated (Guilted) on the back.

Guilt-1, Double Gilt-2, Treble Guilt-3 times dipped. I have some that say "Guilt" and have a wreath or an Eagle on them, but no company name.

I hope this helps a bit....and congratulations getting out of the 1900's! HH, Hank

 

[tater]

Xlt is correct. I have about 20 of these. I dont know where you found them at but go back and grid the area. I found a large cent with mine! If the ground is bare just look around as your detecting. You might find other stuff that isnt metal. I found indian glass beads and a pipe.

 

[del]

i agree with hank , he knows his buttons

 

[Carol K]

Good advice from the above posters.

Definitely go back and hit the place again. Slow down your sweep speed and overlap, and dig everything!

 

[simonthesearcher]

Nice buttons,well done