Silver? Button from 1700s farm

[Charlie MA]

Hi everyone, I was detecting along an old cart path in the woods at my friend’s circa 1750s farm in central MA when I got a 27/28 signal on my Manticore. I figured it was a nickel or trash but out popped this button. It cleaned up incredibly well and if it wasn’t for the low target id I’d swear it’s silver. Perhaps pewter? It’s got a flower engraved on it with a star pattern underneath and it’s octagonal. No markings on the back. Anyone have any thoughts on it or seen something similar?

 

[HungryGhost]

That’s a beauty

 

[Sorthious]

Depending on the size, it may be a cufflink. Found these pages where others have found similar:

Old octagonal button found in colonial area​

One for the Button Folks - Octagonal and Handmarked​

Either way, very cool find, and rare! Grats!

 

[Charlie MA]

Thanks! Posting a picture with a penny for size comparison

 

[cellrdwellr]

I do believe that is either a pewter or tombac button, likely mid-late 1700's. That's my opinion anyway, nice find!

 

[GeoAngelo]

I'd say tombac with some remaining silver plate. What a great button. Congrats!

 

[MasonDixonMding]

I second tombac. A beautiful button.

 

[The Rebel]

Beautiful Tombac button with what looks like a Tudor Rose.

I have yet to find an octagonal one.

 

[Charlie MA]

Thank you for all of the replies everyone!

 

[Kansashunter]

Cool old find, congrats

 

[hoser]

Very cool button, and in good shape as well. Congrats.

 

[StormTrackUK]

Hi everyone, I was detecting along an old cart path in the woods at my friend’s circa 1750s farm in central MA when I got a 27/28 signal on my Manticore. I figured it was a nickel or trash but out popped this button. It cleaned up incredibly well and if it wasn’t for the low target id I’d swear it’s silver. Perhaps pewter? It’s got a flower engraved on it with a star pattern underneath and it’s octagonal. No markings on the back. Anyone have any thoughts on it or seen something similar?

I believe I just got one. Your post is only other I see on Google reverse search. Did you ever get a solid answer for what it was?

 

[Mr. Digger]

Nice find, fellow Mass hunter. Seems like tombac to me.

 

[bigfreeze44]

I believe if that is a tudor rose it is a british navy officers button.